University of Nebraska at Omaha
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May Commencement Ceremonies
More than 1,200 students graduated Friday, May 9, during the UNO spring commencement ceremony. Kathy Pfeiffer was awarded the Chancellor's Medal while Chancellor John Christensen received the UNO Alumni Achievment Award.
Taking the pilot's seat means more to Jennifer Howell than just flying an airplane. It's about being a leader, too. The California native started out as a pre-med major. But she changed at the beginning of her sophomore year, lured back to her interest in business. A Principles of Marketing class sealed the deal.
A conversation with some friends interested in aviation made Jen consider something else, too. She's always wanted to learn how to fly and the UNO Aviation Institute had just what she was looking for.
She combined her interests into a double major — marketing and aviation. Set to get her private pilot's license and graduating soon, Jen is looking forward to a career in the aviation industry.
Meantime, though, she's made the most of getting involved in campus organizations. Some are related to her career path, some are all about community service. In both cases, they've given her a way to flex her leadership skills. ...continue
