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.
New Venture Competition awards $65,000 to Husker student startups
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Center for Entrepreneurship hosted the 37th annual New Venture Competition, a business plan pitch event with $65,000 in funding in prizes, on April 16 and 18. With 48 teams representing nine colleges and 44 majors at the university competing in a bracket format, Eduardo Sicilia Ayala with 2%Football took first place and a $15,000 cash prize.
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Student Competition -
May 1
Husker students present research projects to lawmakers
University of Nebraska-Lincoln undergraduates recently discussed their research and creative activity projects face-to-face with state senators. Presentations highlighted undergraduate successes in research programs campuswide, including the Undergraduate Creative Activities and Research Experiences, First Year Research Experience, Ronald E. McNair Scholars and University Honors programs.
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Achievement (Other) -
Apr 24
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.
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Honor Society -
Apr 15
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.
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Academic Excellence -
Apr 8
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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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Leadership -
Mar 19
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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Graduation -
2023 Dec 18
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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Military Achievement -
2023 Dec 18
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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Dean's List -
Jan 30
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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Who's Who -
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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Academic Award -
2023 Dec 11
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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Club or Organization -
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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Scholarship -
2023 Sep 28
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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Honors Program -
2023 Jul 14
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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Study Abroad -
2022 May 19
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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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Academic competition -
2020 Aug 10