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.
16 Husker students selected as peer career coaches in College of Business
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.
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Record 141 Husker entrepreneurs compete in 3-2-1 Quick Pitch
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.
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Nov 13
Investors With Purpose connects students to finance leaders, internships
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.
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Nov 12
Husker broadcasters win seven awards in On-Location Creative Competition
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.
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Oct 31
160 Husker undergrads receive stipends for research projects
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.
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Oct 29
Record 18 first-year Huskers join Entrepreneurship Catalysts program
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.
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Oct 16
47 Huskers begin sales excellence program
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.
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Oct 8
31 Clifton Builders prepare to impact businesses, teams, communities
The Clifton Strengths Institute at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln has selected 31 students for the 10th cohort of the Clifton Builders Program.
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Oct 6
2025-26 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 2025-26 cohort of the Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy.
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Oct 14
20 Huskers selected for Ameritas Emerging Leaders Academy
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.
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Oct 1
Center for Entrepreneurship expands accelerator with second cohort
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.
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Sep 26
20 Huskers named 2025 homecoming royalty finalists
Twenty senior students have been selected as University of Nebraska-Lincoln homecoming royalty finalists.
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Sep 24
Nebraska Engineering announces fifth cohort of Kiewit Scholars
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.
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Sep 18
34 first-year Huskers join Integrity in Business Leadership program
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Business welcomed 34 first-year students this fall into the award-winning Integrity in Business Leadership program. The cohort represents 13 states and 10 majors.
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Sep 16
Nebraska's Raikes School continues to grow, welcomes cohort of 44
A record 44 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.
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Sep 15
739 new students join University Honors Program at Nebraska
A record 739 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students have been selected to join the University Honors Program this fall - an increase of 15% from the previous record class in 2019.
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Sep 10
Cornhusker Marching Band makes football season debut Sept. 6
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's 300-member Cornhusker Marching Band makes its 2025 football season debut Sept. 6 at Memorial Stadium with pregame and halftime performances during Nebraska's home opener against Akron.
44 students selected for new Carson Center cohort at Nebraska
Forty-four Huskers - 34 first-year students and 10 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 25
Three students to graduate from University Honors Program at Nebraska
Three graduating seniors have completed the requirements of the University Honors Program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
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Aug 12
Charles Moloney of Kansas City named Chancellor's Scholar at Nebraska
Charles Moloney of Kansas City, Missouri, will be recognized as a Chancellor's Scholar during the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's combined graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremony Aug. 16 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
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Aug 11
Nebraska awards 556 degrees in August ceremony
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln conferred 556 degrees during a combined graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremony Aug. 16 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
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Aug 18
18 first-year students selected for Teacher Scholars Academy at Nebraska
Eighteen aspiring teachers from Nebraska are set to join 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.
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Jul 16
250-plus Huskers named to Deans' Commendation List for spring 2025
More than 250 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students have been named to the Deans' Commendation List for the spring semester of the 2024-25 academic year.
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Jun 23
6,700-plus Huskers named to Deans' List for spring 2025
More than 6,700 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students have been named to the Deans' List for the spring semester of the 2024-25 academic year.
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Jun 23
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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Jun 19
44 first-year students join Nebraska Business Honors Academy
Forty-four 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 13th cohort, the students hail from nine U.S. states and eight Nebraska communities.
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Jun 16
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.
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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.
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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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