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 -
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.

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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.
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
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
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
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
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
Record number of Husker entrepreneurs compete in 3-2-1 Quick Pitch
A record 113 students from eight colleges at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln recently demonstrated their entrepreneurial, communication and presentation skills at the 16th annual 3-2-1 Quick Pitch competition.

Student Competition -
2024 Nov 18
Husker students win $6,000 in inaugural accounting case competition
Nearly 140 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students recently competed in the inaugural Intermediate Accounting II Case Competition. Acting as junior credit analysts, the students worked in groups to prepare a loan analysis and then pitch it in less than eight minutes for the opportunity to win cash prizes totaling $6,000.

Student Competition -
2024 Nov 1
17 Huskers selected for Ameritas Emerging Leaders Academy
The Ameritas Emerging Leaders Academy launched its inaugural cohort in September, featuring 17 students from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Business.

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2024 Oct 31
37 Clifton Builders prepare to impact businesses, teams, communities
The Clifton Strengths Institute at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln has selected 37 students for the ninth cohort of the Clifton Builders Program.

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2024 Oct 16
23 Huskers chosen for Nebraska Entrepreneurship Accelerator
The Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln has selected 23 student entrepreneurs for the inaugural cohort of the Nebraska Entrepreneurship Accelerator.

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2024 Oct 9
38 first-year students chosen as Inclusive Business Leaders at Nebraska
Thirty-eight first-year students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln have been selected for the College of Business' Inclusive Business Leaders program this fall.

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2024 Oct 24
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
47 Huskers begin sales excellence program
Forty-seven 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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2024 Oct 4
40 Huskers chosen for First Year Research Experience Program
Forty Husker undergraduates have been selected for the First Year Research Experience Program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

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2024 Oct 4
20 Huskers named 2024 homecoming royalty finalists
Twenty senior students have been selected as University of Nebraska-Lincoln homecoming royalty finalists.

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2024 Sep 24
200 Husker undergrads receive stipends for fall research projects
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has awarded stipends to 200 Husker undergraduates to participate in research with a faculty mentor this fall.

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2024 Sep 20
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
Nebraska Engineering announces fourth cohort of Kiewit Scholars
Ten first-year students have been chosen for the fourth cohort of the Kiewit Scholars Program in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Engineering.

Scholarship -
2024 Sep 10
19 aspiring veterinarians accepted into Elite 11 program at Nebraska
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen and University of Nebraska leaders have recognized the first cohort of students to qualify for a uniquely designed program aimed at increasing the number of production animal veterinarians in the state. Those veterinarians specialize in working with farmers and ranchers who raise cattle, swine, sheep and other types of livestock and poultry.

Scholarship -
2024 Aug 30