University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts has announced the winners of the 29th annual Nebraska Young Artist Awards.

Students in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Journalism and Mass Communications won two first-place honors, a third-place honor and three awards of excellence in the Broadcast Education Association's Festival of Media Arts.

Ten University of Nebraska-Lincoln students have moved from the UCARE waitlist and will participate in research with a faculty mentor during the spring semester.

Students in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Journalism and Mass Communications competed in the 2026 Philip Perry Photojournalism Challenge Feb. 21, 22 and 28.

Forty University of Nebraska-Lincoln students have been selected for the Undergraduate Certificate in Sales Excellence Program in the College of Business. With the credential offered by the Center for Sales Excellence, students sharpen communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills sought by employers.

More than 400 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students have been named to the Deans' Commendation List for the fall semester of the 2025-26 academic year.

More than 7,000 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students have been named to the Deans' List for the fall semester of the 2025-26 academic year.

Five members of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Reserve Officer Training Corps received military commissions Dec. 19-20.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln conferred 1,197 degrees during commencement exercises Dec. 19 and 20 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Fourteen graduating seniors have completed the requirements to graduate from the University Honors Program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in December.

Seventeen University of Nebraska-Lincoln students will be recognized as Chancellor's Scholars during the undergraduate commencement ceremony Dec. 20 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

A record 975 first-year business students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln began tackling real-world challenges on their first day of college this fall. In Introduction to Business (MNGT 101), the first course in the college's new undergraduate curriculum, students explored different areas of business before teaming up with peer coaches and business professionals for their first collegiate competition, the inaugural Business Battle.

Sixteen University of Nebraska-Lincoln students have been selected as peer career coaches in the College of Business. Working in the Business Career Center, the coaches assist peers with resumes, cover letters, interview skills and the navigation of early career decisions.

Thirty-two University of Nebraska-Lincoln students are gaining hands-on experience in investing and wealth management in the sixth class of the Investors With Purpose program in the College of Business. The selective program brings together high-achieving students with investment professionals for a semester-long course emphasizing real-world applications, mentorship and networking.

Students from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Journalism and Mass Communications were awarded seven national audio awards in the Broadcast Education Association and College Broadcasters' On-Location Creative Competition.

A record 141 students from eight colleges at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln recently demonstrated their entrepreneurial, communication and presentation skills at the 17th annual 3-2-1 Quick Pitch competition.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has awarded stipends to 160 Husker undergraduates to participate in research with a faculty mentor during the fall and spring semesters.

A record 18 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students have been selected for the third 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.

Forty first-year students in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Engineering have been chosen to the 2025-26 cohort of the Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy.

Forty-seven University of Nebraska-Lincoln students have been selected for the Undergraduate Certificate in Sales Excellence Program in the College of Business. With the credential offered by the Center for Sales Excellence, students sharpen communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills sought by employers.

The Clifton Strengths Institute at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln has selected 31 students for the 10th cohort of the Clifton Builders Program.

Twenty University of Nebraska-Lincoln students, representing nine fields of study, have been selected to the second cohort of the Ameritas Emerging Leaders Academy this fall.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Center for Entrepreneurship welcomed 33 students into the Nebraska Entrepreneurship Accelerator this fall. The cohort represents seven colleges and 23 undergraduate and graduate programs, with 25 first-year participants and eight students returning for a second year.

Twenty senior students have been selected as University of Nebraska-Lincoln homecoming royalty finalists.

Ten first-year students have been chosen to the 2025-26 cohort of the Kiewit Scholars Program in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Engineering.