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.
Huskers compete in 2025 Perry Photojournalism Challenge
Students in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Journalism and Mass Communications competed in the 2025 Philip Perry Photojournalism Challenge Feb. 22-23 and March 1.

Student Competition -
21h
Huskers win seven awards in BEA Festival of Media Arts
Students in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Journalism and Mass Communications won three first place honors and four awards of excellence in the Broadcast Education Association's Festival of Media Arts in February.

Student Competition -
Mar 4
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.
Cornhusker Marching Band makes football season debut Aug. 31
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's 300-member Cornhusker Marching Band makes its 2024 football season debut Aug. 31 at Memorial Stadium with pregame and halftime performances at Nebraska's home opener against UTEP.

Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement -
2024 Aug 26
Nebraska Business students network on Wall Street
Twelve members of the Wall Street Scholars of Nebraska, a student organization in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Business, recently traveled to New York City to meet and network with investment bankers and investment professionals.

Achievement (Other) -
Feb 25
45 Huskers begin sales excellence program
Forty-five University of Nebraska-Lincoln students have been selected for the Undergraduate Certificate in 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.

Achievement (Other) -
Feb 21
6,600-plus Huskers named to spring Deans' List
More than 6,600 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students have been named to the Deans' List for the spring semester of the 2023-24 academic year.

Dean's List -
2024 Jun 21
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
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
19 ROTC members receive military commissions
Nineteen members of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Reserve Officer Training Corps received military commissions May 17-19.

Military Achievement -
2024 May 20
Nebraska awards 1,149 degrees in December ceremonies
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln conferred 1,149 degrees during commencement exercises Dec. 20 and 21 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Graduation -
2024 Dec 23
Nebraska awards 574 degrees in August ceremony
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln conferred 574 degrees during a combined graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremony Aug. 17 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Graduation -
2024 Aug 19
18 students at Nebraska named Chancellor's Scholars
Eighteen University of Nebraska-Lincoln students will be recognized as Chancellor's Scholars during the undergraduate commencement ceremony Dec. 21 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Academic Award -
2024 Dec 16
Kylee Preuss named Chancellor's Scholar at Nebraska
Kylee Justine Preuss of Omaha will be recognized as a Chancellor's Scholar during the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's combined graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremony Aug. 17 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Academic Award -
2024 Aug 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
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
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
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.

Honors Program -
2023 Jul 14
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
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
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.

Honor Society -
2023 Apr 3
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