University of Nebraska-Lincoln

A record 60 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, marking a milestone in the school's growth and commitment to developing future leaders in technology.

A record 830 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students have been selected to join the University Honors Program this fall - a 12% increase from the previous record class in 2025.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's 299-member Cornhusker Marching Band made its 2026 football season debut Sept. 5 at Memorial Stadium with pregame and halftime performances during Nebraska's home opener against Ohio.

Forty first-year students in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Engineering have been chosen to the 2026-27 cohort of the Peter Kiewit Engineering Academy.

Twenty-one University of Nebraska-Lincoln students have been selected to participate in the 2026-27 Ameritas Emerging Leaders Academy, where they will develop leadership skills, build connections with industry professionals and explore real challenges facing the insurance industry.

Forty incoming first-year students have been selected to join the Nebraska Business Honors Academy at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln this fall. The group is the 14th cohort since the academy was founded in 2013.

Ten first-year students have been chosen to the 2026-27 cohort of the Kiewit Scholars Program in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Engineering.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln conferred 604 degrees during a combined graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremony Aug. 15 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Amber Charlotte Ward of Bellevue, a member of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Reserve Officer Training Corps, received her military commission during a ceremony Aug. 15 at the Nebraska State Capitol. She was commissioned a second lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force.

Three graduating seniors have completed the requirements of the University Honors Program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Atirath Deb Roy of Noida, India, will be recognized as a Chancellor's Scholar during the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's combined graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremony Aug. 15 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Sixteen aspiring teachers have been selected for the newest cohort of the Teacher Scholars Academy in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Education and Human Sciences. Students in the academy are engaged in a supportive learning community throughout their teacher-education program.

More than 6,200 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students have been named to the Deans' List for the spring semester of the 2025-26 academic year.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has awarded stipends to 129 Husker undergraduates to participate in research with a faculty mentor this summer.

A University of Nebraska-Lincoln student project that investigated the overcrowding, understaffing and other multilayered issues confronting Nebraska's prison system took home the College Journalism Award at the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Book and Journalism Awards on May 20.

Twenty-nine members of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Reserve Officer Training Corps received military commissions May 8-10.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln conferred a record 3,884 degrees during commencement exercises May 8-9.

Two-hundred-three graduating seniors have completed the requirements of the University Honors Program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Education and Human Sciences honored 22 students who have completed the Nebraska Department of Education's Nebraska Teacher Apprenticeship Program at a celebration May 6.

Seventeen graduating seniors have earned awards from the University Honors Program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The students, all May graduates, were selected from among 215-plus Honors graduates during the 2025-26 academic year.

Thirty-seven high-achieving seniors will graduate from the Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science and Management at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln on May 9. The Raikes School is an interdisciplinary honors program known for developing innovative leaders at the intersection of technology and business.

One-hundred-two University of Nebraska-Lincoln students will be recognized as Chancellor's Scholars during the undergraduate commencement ceremonies May 9 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Teacher Scholars Academy is celebrating 21 students graduating this spring with a special reception May 7 at Carolyn Pope Edwards Hall.

Sixty-nine University of Nebraska-Lincoln students have earned undergraduate certificates in sales excellence and were honored at an April 17 luncheon hosted by the Center for Sales Excellence.

Twenty years ago, three University of Nebraska-Lincoln students pitched the winning idea at the New Venture Competition that became the global sports technology company Hudl. This year, a record 84 teams applied to compete for more than $80,000 in donor-funded prizes, with 64 student teams representing 46 majors pitching their ventures to more than 60 judges.

The 208 University of Nebraska-Lincoln undergraduate students who have officially been admitted to teacher education programs in the College of Education and Human Sciences during the 2025-26 academic year were recognized at the annual Teacher Education Convocation April 17 at Carolyn Pope Edwards Hall.

Students, faculty, the interim chancellor, a staff member, and a Husker fan turned cancer research advocate were honored by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln at its annual Ivy Day ceremonies April 11.

For the 12th time, a contingent of University of Nebraska-Lincoln students will help provide hospitality services at Augusta National Golf Club for the Masters Tournament.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications recently announced the winners of the Lynn and Dana Roper Sports Writing Competition.