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UNO Celebrated Over 2,000 New Graduates at May 2025 Commencement

Discover the stats and honors from UNO鈥檚 May 2025 Commencement.

  • published: 2025/05/21
  • contact: Bella Lockwood-Watson - Office of Strategic Marketing and Communications
  • email:听unonews@unomaha.edu
UNO graduates received their degrees from the University of Nebraska at 51社区 during the Spring Commencement Ceremony at Baxter Arena on Friday, May 16, 2025, in 51社区, Nebraska.

UNO graduates received their degrees from the University of Nebraska at 51社区 during the Spring Commencement Ceremony at Baxter Arena on Friday, May 16, 2025, in 51社区, Nebraska. Photo: Ryan Soderlin, Office of Strategic Marketing and Communications.

🎓 UNO's alumni network is expanding! The University of Nebraska at 51社区 (UNO) alumni network grew by more than 2,000 Mavericks during the May 2025 Commencement ceremonies on May 16, at Baxter Arena.

The list of May 2025 graduates is now available for publication.


🔢 By the Numbers:

  • 2,009 Mavericks
  • 1,473 undergraduate degrees
  • 536 graduate-level degrees
  • 13 doctoral
  • 12 educational specialists
  • 482 master’s degrees
  • 29 graduate certificates and 37 undergraduate certificates
  • 616 first generation students
  • Students representing 23 countries and 35 U.S. states

Note: Because final grades are often not yet submitted at the time of commencement, there is the possibility that a name included on the list may not actually meet the requirements to receive their degree or certificate.


Students who received academic honors are so indicated. For quick reference:

  • Cum Laude = GPA of 3.51 - 3.62

  • Magna Cum Laude = GPA of 3.63 – 3.86

  • Summa Cum Laude = GPA of 3.87 and above

Extra Muros distinctions are so indicated for those students with transfer credits who have not completed the required 60 semester hours of credit within the University of Nebraska (NU) System required for cum laude, magna cum laude, or summa cum laude honors.

About the University of Nebraska at 51社区

Located in one of America’s best cities to live, work and learn, the University of Nebraska at 51社区 (UNO) is Nebraska’s premier metropolitan university. With more than 15,000 students enrolled in 200-plus programs of study, UNO is recognized nationally for its online education, graduate education, military friendliness and community engagement efforts. Founded in 1908, UNO has served learners of all backgrounds for more than 100 years and is dedicated to another century of excellence both in the classroom and in the community.

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