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 graduating Huskers earn University Honors Program awards
Sixteen graduating seniors have earned awards from the University Honors Program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The students were selected from among 300-plus Honors graduates during the 2022-23 academic year.

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2023 May 19
264 students to graduate from University Honors Program
Two hundred sixty-four graduating seniors have completed the requirements of the University Honors Program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

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2023 May 17
94 students at Nebraska named Chancellor's Scholars
A record 94 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students will be recognized as Chancellor's Scholars during the undergraduate commencement ceremony May 20 at Memorial Stadium.

Academic Award -
2023 May 15
UNL student advertising team finishes second in district competition
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's National Student Advertising Competition team placed second at the American Advertising Federation's District 9 competition, held in Kansas City, Missouri, on April 22.

Student Competition -
2023 May 11
Husker students, faculty member earn Eric Sevareid Awards
Thirty-eight students and a faculty member in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Journalism and Mass Communications earned 2023 Eric Sevareid Awards for their exceptional work in broadcast journalism. The awards ceremony took place earlier this month in Minneapolis.

Student Competition -
2023 Apr 20
Husker journalists win multiple awards in SPJ Mark of Excellence contest
Students in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Journalism and Mass Communications earned numerous awards in the Society of Professional Journalists' Mark of Excellence Region 7 competition.

Student Competition -
2023 Apr 18
Husker students assist at 2023 Masters Tournament
For the ninth time, students from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Hospitality, Restaurant and Tourism Management program will work with members, patrons and staff at Augusta National Golf Club for the 2023 Masters Tournament.

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2023 Apr 5
Innocents Society, Mortar Board members inducted for 2023-24
Students, faculty, staff and alumni were honored by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln at its annual Ivy Day ceremonies on April 1.

Honor Society -
2023 Apr 3
Language software company wins New Venture Competition
Following the bracket-busting excitement of March Madness, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Center for Entrepreneurship recently hosted its own high-stakes tournament through the New Venture Competition, a business plan pitch contest. More than 40 student teams representing seven colleges at Nebraska competed in a bracket format, with the business Dyslexico taking first place and a $15,000 cash prize.

Student Competition -
2023 Apr 13
18 Huskers compete in 2023 Perry Photojournalism Challenge
Eighteen University of Nebraska-Lincoln students competed in the 2023 Philip Perry Photojournalism Challenge Feb. 25-26 and March 4.

Student Competition -
2023 Mar 9

59 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 26th annual Nebraska Young Artist Awards.

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2023 Mar 9
Clifton Strengths Institute at Nebraska selects 38 new coaches
The Clifton Strengths Institute at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln has selected 38 undergraduate students to serve as new strengths coaches for the 2023-24 academic year. The students will join returning coaches to mentor about 1,000 new students enrolled in the College of Business' Professional Enhancement I: Investing in Strengths (BSAD 111).

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2023 Feb 27
52 Huskers named to Jacht Ad Agency's spring crew
Fifty-two University of Nebraska-Lincoln students have been named to Jacht Ad Agency's spring crew.

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2023 Feb 14
6,900-plus Huskers named to fall Deans' List
More than 6,900 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students have been named to the Deans' List for the fall semester of the 2022-23 academic year.

Dean's List -
2023 Feb 6
Five ROTC members at Nebraska receive military commissions
Five members of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Reserve Officer Training Corps received military commissions Dec. 16 and 17.

Military Achievement -
2022 Dec 19
Nebraska grants 1,288 degrees during December ceremonies
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln conferred 1,288 degrees during commencement exercises Dec. 16 and 17 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Graduation -
2022 Dec 19
23 students selected to join Husker Venture Fund
The Husker Venture Fund at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln has selected 23 students to join the student-led program as associates. The fund, built by alumni and university supporters, offers hands-on investment experience to students of any major while providing funding to early-stage startups in Nebraska.

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2022 Dec 14
33 students to graduate from University Honors Program at Nebraska
Thirty-three graduating seniors have completed the requirements of the University Honors Program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

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2022 Dec 13
Husker teams win five Paper Anvil Awards
Four University of Nebraska-Lincoln teams won Paper Anvil Awards from the Nebraska chapter of the Public Relations Society of America on Dec. 2.

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2022 Dec 9
202 Husker undergrads receive stipends for fall research projects
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has awarded stipends to 202 Husker undergraduates to participate in research with a faculty mentor this fall.

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2022 Nov 4
13 students at Nebraska named Chancellor's Scholars
Thirteen University of Nebraska-Lincoln students will be recognized as Chancellor's Scholars during the undergraduate commencement ceremony Dec. 17 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Academic Award -
2022 Dec 12
31 Husker students selected for Inclusive Business Leaders Program
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Business welcomed 31 first-year students into the Inclusive Business Leaders Program this fall.

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2022 Oct 31
Inaugural cohort of Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy announced
Forty first-year students in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Engineering - including 10 based at the Scott Campus in Omaha - have been chosen for the inaugural cohort of the Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy at Nebraska.

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2022 Sep 30
20 Huskers named 2022 homecoming royalty finalists
Twenty senior students have been selected as University of Nebraska-Lincoln homecoming royalty finalists.

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2022 Sep 21
53 Huskers named to Jacht Agency's fall crew
Fifty-three University of Nebraska-Lincoln students have been named to the Jacht Agency's fall crew.

Club or Organization -
2022 Sep 15
College of Engineering announces second cohort of Kiewit Scholars
Ten first-year students have been chosen for the second cohort of the Kiewit Scholars Program in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Engineering.

Scholarship -
2022 Sep 15
34 students selected for Clifton Builders Program at Nebraska
The Clifton Strengths Institute at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln has selected 34 students for the seventh cohort of the Clifton Builders Program. Housed in the College of Business, the program brings together students with high leadership and entrepreneurial potential and develops them to lead high-performance teams.

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2022 Sep 12
18 Huskers named Experience Lab student leaders
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Journalism and Mass Communications recently announced new student leaders for the fall 2022 semester.

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2022 Sep 9
Cornhusker Marching Band makes debut Sept. 3
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's 300-member Cornhusker Marching Band makes its 2022 debut Sept. 3 at Memorial Stadium with pregame and halftime performances at Nebraska's football home opener against North Dakota.

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2022 Aug 24

Three Army ROTC cadets receive military commissions
Three cadets in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Army Reserve Officer Training Corps received military commissions Aug. 12.

Military Achievement -
2022 Aug 15