Outstanding Student Athletes | Student Honors Convocation | University of Nebraska Omaha

University of Nebraska at Omaha

Office of Academic Affairs Student Honors Convocation

College of Arts and Sciences

Jackson Burrus — Jackson Burrus

Jackson Scott Burrus will be graduating with a bachelor’s degree in neuroscience, with minors in medical humanities and chemistry. Burrus has been a member of the Men’s Swim and Dive team, receiving three Academic All-Summit recognitions and a CSC All-District award.

He served as president of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and a member of the Summit League Student Athlete Advisory Committee.

He was a part of Dr. Karen Kim-Guisbert’s genetics lab, where he studied fertility and fertilization competency.

He volunteers as a swim coach for Special Olympics Nebraska and has been a Teacher's Aid in General Chemistry courses. After graduation, Burrus plans on taking the MCAT and working as a medical assistant during his year before medical school.

College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences

Emily Karmazin — Emily Karmazin

Emily Karmazin is earning a bachelor’s degree in biomechanics. Karmazin competed on the UNO Women’s Golf Team and served as team captain her senior year. She also held a leadership role as secretary of the Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).

Karmazin is committed to service, volunteering both through UNO and within the community, including at her parish, St. Vincent De Paul.

Following graduation, she will attend Life West Chiropractic College to pursue her Doctorate of Chiropractic degree and obtain certification in Active Release Techniques (ART).

She plans to stay in the Omaha metro area to open her own practice and help patients improve their quality of life.