For more than 150 years, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln has been a leader in higher education. No other campus combines Nebraska's unique commitment to putting innovation to work -- applying our research into undergraduate education and service to people in Nebraska and around the globe.
(see more)For more than 150 years, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln has been a leader in higher education. No other campus combines Nebraska's unique commitment to putting innovation to work -- applying our research into undergraduate education and service to people in Nebraska and around the globe.
Cornhusker Marching Band makes football season debut Sept. 6
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's 300-member Cornhusker Marching Band makes its 2025 football season debut Sept. 6 at Memorial Stadium with pregame and halftime performances during Nebraska's home opener against Akron.
60 students chosen as Nebraska Young Artist Award winners
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts has announced the winners of the 28th annual Nebraska Young Artist Awards.
44 students selected for new Carson Center cohort at Nebraska
Forty-four Huskers - 34 first-year students and 10 transfer students - have been selected to join the latest cohort of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Johnny Carson Center for Emerging Media Arts.

Achievement (Other) -
Aug 25
Three students to graduate from University Honors Program at Nebraska
Three graduating seniors have completed the requirements of the University Honors Program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Achievement (Other) -
Aug 12
Nebraska awards 556 degrees in August ceremony
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln conferred 556 degrees during a combined graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremony Aug. 16 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Graduation -
Aug 18
Nebraska awards 3,683 degrees in May ceremonies
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln conferred 3,683 degrees during commencement exercises May 3, 16 and 17.

Graduation -
May 19
Record 110 students at Nebraska named Chancellor's Scholars
A record 110 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students will be recognized as Chancellor's Scholars during the undergraduate commencement ceremonies May 17 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Academic Award -
May 12
6,700-plus Huskers named to Deans' List for spring 2025
More than 6,700 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students have been named to the Deans' List for the spring semester of the 2024-25 academic year.

Dean's List -
Jun 23
Charles Moloney of Kansas City named Chancellor's Scholar at Nebraska
Charles Moloney of Kansas City, Missouri, will be recognized as a Chancellor's Scholar during the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's combined graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremony Aug. 16 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Academic Award -
Aug 11
7,300-plus Huskers named to Deans' List for fall 2024
More than 7,300 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students have been named to the Deans' List for the fall semester of the 2024-25 academic year.

Dean's List -
Feb 3
44 first-year students join Nebraska Business Honors Academy
Forty-four incoming first-year students have been selected to join the Nebraska Business Honors Academy at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln this fall. Comprising the academy's 13th cohort, the students hail from nine U.S. states and eight Nebraska communities.

Honors Program -
Jun 16
38 first-year students join Nebraska Business Honors Academy
Thirty-eight incoming first-year students have been selected to join the Nebraska Business Honors Academy at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln this fall. Comprising the academy's 12th cohort, the students hail from seven U.S. states and 13 Nebraska communities.

Honors Program -
2024 Jun 18
30 ROTC members at Nebraska receive military commissions
Thirty members of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Reserve Officer Training Corps received military commissions May 16-17.

Military Achievement -
May 19
Three ROTC members receive military commissions
Three members of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Reserve Officer Training Corps received military commissions Dec. 20 and 21.

Military Achievement -
2024 Dec 23
UNL's New Venture Competition awards $82,500 to student startups
Sixty-four student teams recently competed for $82,500 in prizes during the 38th annual New Venture Competition at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Hosted by the Center for Entrepreneurship, the two-day business plan tournament featured undergraduate and graduate students from every college at the university, representing 38 majors.

Student Competition -
Apr 18
34 Huskers participate in Spring Team Role-Play Competition
Thirty-four University of Nebraska-Lincoln students recently vied for a share of $5,000 in scholarships in the Center for Sales Excellence's Spring Team Role-Play Competition.

Student Competition -
Apr 17
Innocents Society, Mortar Board members inducted for 2025-26
Students, faculty and a former athletic staff member were honored by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln at its annual Ivy Day ceremonies April 5.

Honor Society -
Apr 7
Innocents Society, Mortar Board members inducted for 2024-25
Students, faculty, administrators and a community member were honored by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln at its annual Ivy Day ceremonies April 13.

Honor Society -
2024 Apr 15
56 Huskers named to Jacht Ad Agency's fall crew
Fifty-six University of Nebraska-Lincoln students have been named to Jacht Ad Agency's fall crew.

Club or Organization -
2023 Oct 9
2024-25 cohort of Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy announced
Forty first-year students in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Engineering have been chosen to the 2024-25 cohort of the Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy.

Scholarship -
2024 Sep 12
39 Huskers named to Jacht Ad Agency's fall crew
Thirty-nine University of Nebraska-Lincoln students have been named to Jacht Ad Agency's fall crew.

Club or Organization -
2024 Oct 8
42 Husker students are part of Raikes School's largest cohort
Forty-two students have been selected to join the latest cohort of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science and Management. It is the largest cohort in the history of the Raikes School, which was founded in 1999.

Scholarship -
2024 Sep 12
234 Husker students honored during Teacher Education Convocation
Two-hundred-thirty-four University of Nebraska-Lincoln undergraduate students who have been officially admitted to teacher education programs during the 2023-24 academic year were recognized at the inaugural Teacher Education Convocation April 5 at Carolyn Pope Edwards Hall.

Academic Excellence -
2024 Apr 8
14 Huskers named Experience Lab student leaders
Fourteen students in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Journalism and Mass Communications have been selected as Matousek Scholars for the spring semester. The scholars serve as student leaders of the Experience Lab, coordinating day-to-day operations under faculty guidance.

Leadership -
2024 Mar 19
14 Huskers named Experience Lab student leaders
Fourteen students in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Journalism and Mass Communications have been selected as Matousek Scholars for the spring semester. The scholars serve as student leaders of the Experience Lab, coordinating day-to-day operations under faculty guidance.

Leadership -
2024 Feb 8
18 Huskers to graduate from University Honors Program
Eighteen graduating seniors have completed the requirements of the University Honors Program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Who's Who -
2023 Dec 13
Record 35 Huskers earn Gilman scholarship for global experiences
Breaking a university record for most recipients in an application cycle, 35 University of Nebraska-Lincoln undergraduates have earned the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to support credit-bearing study abroad, internship abroad or virtual international opportunities.

Study Abroad -
2022 May 19
31 Huskers earn Gilman scholarship for education abroad
In 2021, 31 University of Nebraska-Lincoln undergraduates earned the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to support credit-bearing study abroad, internship abroad or virtual international opportunities.

Study Abroad -
2022 Jan 11