University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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.

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.

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.

Nineteen members of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Reserve Officer Training Corps received military commissions May 17-19.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln conferred 3,566 degrees during commencement exercises May 3, 17 and 18.

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.

Eighty-one University of Nebraska-Lincoln students will be recognized as Chancellor's Scholars during the undergraduate commencement ceremony May 18 at Memorial Stadium.

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.

One-hundred-ninety-seven graduating seniors have completed the requirements of the University Honors Program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Current and former students from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Journalism and Mass Communications earned 11 awards in the Society of Professional Journalists' Region 7 Mark of Excellence Awards Competition on April 23.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Center for Entrepreneurship hosted the 37th annual New Venture Competition, a business plan pitch event with $65,000 in funding in prizes, on April 16 and 18. With 48 teams representing nine colleges and 44 majors at the university competing in a bracket format, Eduardo Sicilia Ayala with 2%Football took first place and a $15,000 cash prize.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln undergraduates recently discussed their research and creative activity projects face-to-face with state senators. Presentations highlighted undergraduate successes in research programs campuswide, including the Undergraduate Creative Activities and Research Experiences, First Year Research Experience, Ronald E. McNair Scholars and University Honors programs.

A team of University of Nebraska-Lincoln accounting students recently won the 22nd annual Deloitte FanTAXtic National Case Study Competition, presenting analysis of a complex, issues-driven business tax case. The win follows the university's top finish in the eighth annual Deloitte National Audit Innovation Campus Challenge in April 2023.

Students, faculty, administrators and a community member were honored by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln at its annual Ivy Day ceremonies April 13.

For the 10th time, a contingent of University of Nebraska-Lincoln students will help provide hospitality services at Augusta National Golf Club for the 2024 Masters Tournament.

Two-hundred-thirty-four University of Nebraska-Lincoln undergraduate students who have been officially admitted to teacher education programs during the 2023-24 academic year were recognized at the inaugural Teacher Education Convocation April 5 at Carolyn Pope Edwards Hall.

The Clifton Strengths Institute at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln has selected 46 students to serve as new strengths coaches for the 2024-25 academic year. The students will join more than 100 returning coaches to mentor about 1,000 new students enrolled in the College of Business' Professional Enhancement I: Investing in Strengths (BSAD 111).

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts has announced the winners of the 27th annual Nebraska Young Artist Awards.

Fourteen students in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Journalism and Mass Communications have been selected as Matousek Scholars for the spring semester. The scholars serve as student leaders of the Experience Lab, coordinating day-to-day operations under faculty guidance.

Twenty-one students from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Journalism and Mass Communications won awards for outstanding creative work during the American Advertising Federation's annual Creative Nebraska Awards on Feb. 23. The students earned a gold award, seven silvers and two special judge's citations.

Forty 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.

Twenty University of Nebraska-Lincoln students competed in the 2024 Philip Perry Photojournalism Challenge Feb. 23-24 and March 2.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts has announced the winners of the 27th annual Nebraska Young Artist Awards.

Twenty-three University of Nebraska-Lincoln students participated in the Center for Entrepreneurship's 48-Hour Challenge Feb. 15-17. The event allows student teams of three to six to develop and pitch business ideas for the chance to win cash prizes.

With three scholarships on the line, 20 students in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Journalism and Mass Communications will compete in the Philip Perry Photojournalism Challenge, Feb. 23-24 and March 2.

Forty 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.

Fourteen students in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Journalism and Mass Communications have been selected as Matousek Scholars for the spring semester. The scholars serve as student leaders of the Experience Lab, coordinating day-to-day operations under faculty guidance.

A student team from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Journalism and Mass Communications recently placed third in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Invent2Prevent competition.

More than 6,800 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students have been named to the Deans' List for the fall semester of the 2023-24 academic year.

Two students in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Journalism and Mass Communications have been recognized in the Hearst Journalism Awards feature writing competition.