Former Husker Weiss Earns Bachelor's Degree

Former Nebraska rifle All-American Kirsten Weiss was among 14 Husker student-athletes to receive a bachelor's degree at commencement ceremonies on Saturday at the Bob Devaney Sports Center.

Weiss, a native of Cornwall, PA., graduated with an international studies degree. Weiss, a three-time All-American and the NCAA smallbore runner-up in 2007, was an eight-time Big 12 Commissionor's Honor Roll member while at Nebraska.

August 2009 University of Nebraska Graduates (14)

• Chris Balham (Basketball), International Studies/Spanish, Kansas City, Kan.
• Justin Baumgartner (Football), Sociology, Cheyenne, Wyo.
• Brandon Browne (Wrestling), Psychology, Plattsmouth, Neb.
• Natalja Callahan (Track & Field), Finance/Accounting, Valmiera, Latvia
• Cody Glenn (Football), Sociology, Rusk, Texas
• T.J. Hollowell (Football), Sociology, Copperas Cove, Texas
• Meghan Hungerford (Soccer), Nutrition Sciene, Manhattan, Kan.
• Keith Lloyd (Track & Field), Insect Science, Omaha, Neb.
• Haley Long (Softball), Sociology, Brenham, Texas
• Daniel Roper (Track & Field), Business Administration, Plantation, Fla.
• Todd Sears (Baseball), Business Administration, Ankeny, Iowa
• Lynn Siemert (Swimming & Diving), Textiles, Clothing and Design, Sterling, Ill.
• R.D. Spiehs (Baseball), Communication Studies, Grand Island, Neb.
• Kirsten Weiss (Rifle), International Studies, Cornwall, Pa.