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.
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.
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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.
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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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Oct 31
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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Oct 24
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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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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Oct 9
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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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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Oct 4
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.
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Oct 8
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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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Aug 30
Cornhusker Marching Band makes football season debut Aug. 31
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's 300-member Cornhusker Marching Band makes its 2024 football season debut Aug. 31 at Memorial Stadium with pregame and halftime performances at Nebraska's home opener against UTEP.
40 students selected for new Carson Center cohort at Nebraska
Forty Huskers - 20 first-year students and 20 transfer students - have been selected to join the latest cohort of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Johnny Carson Center for Emerging Media Arts.
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Aug 20
Nebraska awards 574 degrees in August ceremony
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln conferred 574 degrees during a combined graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremony Aug. 17 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
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Aug 19
Kylee Preuss named Chancellor's Scholar at Nebraska
Kylee Justine Preuss of Omaha will be recognized as a Chancellor's Scholar during the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's combined graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremony Aug. 17 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
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Aug 12
114 Husker undergrads receive stipends for summer research projects
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has awarded stipends to 114 Husker undergraduates to participate in research with a faculty mentor this summer.
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Jul 24
Schommer, Smith to graduate from University Honors Program
Two graduating seniors have completed the requirements of the University Honors Program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
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Aug 14
6,600-plus Huskers named to spring Deans' List
More than 6,600 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students have been named to the Deans' List for the spring semester of the 2023-24 academic year.
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Jun 21
38 first-year students join Nebraska Business Honors Academy
Thirty-eight incoming 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 12th cohort, the students hail from seven U.S. states and 13 Nebraska communities.
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Jun 18
Husker sales students apply strengths in role-play competition
Twenty-two student teams in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Undergraduate Certificate in Sales Excellence program recently vied for $6,000 in scholarships in the Center for Sales Excellence Team Role-Play Competition, sponsored by NRC Health.
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May 30
19 ROTC members receive military commissions
Nineteen members of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Reserve Officer Training Corps received military commissions May 17-19.
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May 20
Nebraska awards 3,566 degrees in May ceremonies
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln conferred 3,566 degrees during commencement exercises May 3, 17 and 18.
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May 20
14 graduating seniors earn University Honors Program awards
Fourteen graduating seniors have earned awards from the University Honors Program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The students were selected from among 200-plus Honors graduates during the 2023-24 academic year.
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May 17
197 students to graduate from University Honors Program at Nebraska
One-hundred-ninety-seven graduating seniors have completed the requirements of the University Honors Program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
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May 15
81 students at Nebraska named Chancellor's Scholars
Eighty-one University of Nebraska-Lincoln students will be recognized as Chancellor's Scholars during the undergraduate commencement ceremony May 18 at Memorial Stadium.
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May 13
55 Husker students earn certificate of sales excellence
Fifty-five University of Nebraska-Lincoln students have earned undergraduate certificates of sales excellence and were honored at a luncheon hosted by the Center for Sales Excellence on May 3.
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May 8