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.
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
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
16 Husker graduates earn University Honors Program awards
Sixteen 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 200-plus Honors graduates during the 2024-25 academic year.

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May 16
33 students to graduate from Teacher Scholars Academy at Nebraska
Thirty-three students are graduating from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Teacher Scholars Academy May 17 at Pinnacle Bank Arena. The students will also be recognized during a celebration May 15 at Carolyn Pope Edwards Hall.

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May 14
205 students to graduate from University Honors Program at Nebraska
Two-hundred-five graduating seniors have completed the requirements of the University Honors Program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

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May 13
36 students to graduate from Raikes School at Nebraska
Thirty-six high-achieving seniors will graduate from the Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science and Management at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln on May 17. The Raikes School is an interdisciplinary honors program known for developing innovative leaders at the intersection of technology and business.

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May 13
65 Husker students earn certificate in sales excellence
Sixty-five University of Nebraska-Lincoln students have earned undergraduate certificates in sales excellence and were honored at a May 2 luncheon hosted by the Center for Sales Excellence.

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May 8
Clifton Strengths Institute at Nebraska selects 47 new coaches
The Clifton Strengths Institute at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln has selected 47 students to serve as strengths coaches for the 2025-26 academic year. The students will join returning coaches to mentor about 1,000 students enrolled in the College of Business' Professional Enhancement I: Investing in Strengths (BSAD 111).

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Apr 23
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
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
29 Huskers earn Gilman Scholarship for experiences abroad
Twenty-nine University of Nebraska-Lincoln students were awarded the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship in the 2024 application cycle to support studies or an internship abroad.

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Apr 10
Husker students assist at 2025 Masters Tournament
For the 11th time, a contingent of University of Nebraska-Lincoln students will help provide hospitality services at Augusta National Golf Club for the Masters Tournament.

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Apr 8
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
225 Husker students honored during Teacher Education Convocation
The 225 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 2024-25 academic year were recognized at the second annual Teacher Education Convocation April 4 at Carolyn Pope Edwards Hall.

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Apr 7
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 -
Mar 5
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.
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.

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Feb 21
200-plus Huskers named to Deans' Commendation List for fall 2024
More than 200 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students have been named to the Deans' Commendation List for the fall semester of the 2024-25 academic year.

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Feb 3
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.

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Feb 25
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
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
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
14 students to graduate from University Honors Program at Nebraska
Fourteen graduating seniors have completed the requirements of the University Honors Program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

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2024 Dec 17
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
Eight first-year Huskers join Entrepreneurship Catalysts program
Eight University of Nebraska-Lincoln students have been selected for the second cohort of the Entrepreneurship Catalysts program. Part of the university's Center for Entrepreneurship, the program helps first-year students with entrepreneurial potential thrive from the start of their college careers.

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2024 Dec 13
32 Huskers learn finance skills in Investors With Purpose program
Thirty-two University of Nebraska-Lincoln students are gaining investing and financial insight this fall in the fifth class of the Investors With Purpose program in the College of Business. The high-achieving students take a wealth management course that brings them together with global investment professionals for a unique learning experience.

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2024 Dec 12
38 Huskers participate in Fall Team Role-Play Competition
Thirty-eight University of Nebraska-Lincoln students recently vied for a share of $5,000 in the Center for Sales Excellence's Fall Team Role-Play Competition. The students paired up to pitch a health care program to Husker alumni from the Undergraduate Certificate in Sales Excellence program.

Student Competition -
2024 Dec 2

Korff School vocalists win nearly a third of awards at regional contest
Forty-one singers from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Glenn Korff School of Music recently performed at the West Central National Association of Teachers of Singing auditions and took home 29% of all awards presented.

Student Competition -
2024 Nov 26