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.
Clifton Strengths Institute at Nebraska selects 46 new coaches
The Clifton Strengths Institute at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln has selected 46 students to serve as new strengths coaches for the 2024-25 academic year. The students will join more than 100 returning coaches to mentor about 1,000 new students enrolled in the College of Business' Professional Enhancement I: Investing in Strengths (BSAD 111).
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40 Husker students begin sales excellence program
Forty University of Nebraska-Lincoln students have been selected for the Undergraduate Certificate of Sales Excellence Program in the College of Business. With the special professional selling credential from the Center for Sales Excellence, students hone the communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills that employers seek.
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Mar 19
80 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 27th annual Nebraska Young Artist Awards.
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80 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 27th annual Nebraska Young Artist Awards.
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.
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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.
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Feb 8
20 Huskers compete in 2024 Perry Photojournalism Challenge
Twenty University of Nebraska-Lincoln students competed in the 2024 Philip Perry Photojournalism Challenge Feb. 23-24 and March 2.
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Mar 6
6,800-plus Huskers named to fall Deans' List
More than 6,800 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students have been named to the Deans' List for the fall semester of the 2023-24 academic year.
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Jan 30
Husker students earn recognition in Creative Nebraska Awards
Twenty-one students from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Journalism and Mass Communications won awards for outstanding creative work during the American Advertising Federation's annual Creative Nebraska Awards on Feb. 23. The students earned a gold award, seven silvers and two special judge's citations.
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Mar 19
6,400-plus Huskers named to spring Deans' List
More than 6,400 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students have been named to the Deans' List for the spring semester of the 2022-23 academic year.
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2023 Jun 26
Nebraska awards 1,172 degrees in December ceremonies
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln conferred 1,172 degrees during commencement exercises Dec. 15 and 16 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
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2023 Dec 18
Nebraska awards 588 degrees in August ceremony
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln conferred 588 degrees during a combined graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremony Aug. 12 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
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2023 Aug 14
Four ROTC members receive military commissions
Four members of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Reserve Officer Training Corps received military commissions Dec. 15 and 16.
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2023 Dec 18
Joshua Preister of Omaha receives Army commission
Joshua M. Preister of Omaha, a cadet in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Army Reserve Officer Training Corps, received his military commission during an Aug. 12 ceremony at the Nebraska Union.
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2023 Aug 14
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.
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2023 Dec 13
20 students at Nebraska named Chancellor's Scholars
Twenty University of Nebraska-Lincoln students will be recognized as Chancellor's Scholars during the undergraduate commencement ceremony Dec. 16 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
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2023 Dec 11
Four students at Nebraska named Chancellor's Scholars
Four University of Nebraska-Lincoln students will be recognized as Chancellor's Scholars during the combined graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremony Aug. 12 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
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2023 Aug 7
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.
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2023 Oct 9
Nebraska Engineering announces third cohort of Kiewit Scholars
Ten first-year students have been chosen for the third cohort of the Kiewit Scholars Program in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Engineering. More than 140 applications were received for the 2023-24 cohort.
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2023 Sep 28
2023-24 cohort of Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy announced
Forty first-year students in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Engineering - including 11 based at the Scott Campus in Omaha - have been chosen for the 2023-24 cohort of the Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy at Nebraska.
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2023 Sep 26
52 Huskers named to Jacht Ad Agency's spring crew
Fifty-two University of Nebraska-Lincoln students have been named to Jacht Ad Agency's spring crew.
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2023 Feb 14
40 first-year students join Nebraska Business Honors Academy
Forty high-achieving 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 11th cohort, the students hail from two countries, nine U.S. states and 12 Nebraska communities.
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2023 Jul 14
43 first-year students join Nebraska Business Honors Academy
Forty-three incoming first-year students have accepted invitations to join the Nebraska Business Honors Academy at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln this fall. Comprising the academy's 10th cohort, the students hail from six U.S. states and 13 Nebraska communities.
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2022 Jul 7
Innocents Society, Mortar Board members inducted for 2023-24
Students, faculty, staff and alumni were honored by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln at its annual Ivy Day ceremonies on April 1.
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2023 Apr 3
Innocents Society, Mortar Board members inducted for 2022-23
Students and staff were honored by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln at its annual Ivy Day ceremonies on April 2.
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2022 Apr 4
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.
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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.
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2022 Jan 11
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Two named Chancellor's Scholars at Nebraska
Two graduating seniors have been named Chancellor's Scholars at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
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2020 Aug 10