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.
35 students selected for Clifton Builders Program at Nebraska
Thirty-five students are starting their journey this fall as the latest cohort of Clifton Builders at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The program continues to grow in its sixth year as a part of the Clifton Strengths Institute, enabling its students to learn from, study alongside and network with fellow entrepreneurial-minded individuals.

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2021 Sep 23
20 Huskers named 2021 homecoming royalty finalists
Twenty senior students have been selected as University of Nebraska-Lincoln homecoming royalty finalists.

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2021 Sep 22
Cornhusker Marching Band makes debut Sept. 4
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's 296-member Cornhusker Marching Band makes its 2021 debut Sept. 4 at Memorial Stadium with pregame and halftime performances at Nebraska's football home opener against Fordham.

Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement -
2021 Aug 26
42 students selected for new Carson Center cohort
Forty-two students - 26 recent high school graduates and 16 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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2021 Aug 19
Nebraska awards 688 degrees in August ceremonies
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln conferred 688 degrees during commencement exercises Aug. 13 and 14.

Graduation -
2021 Aug 16
39 students selected for new Raikes School cohort
Thirty-nine recent high school graduates 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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2021 Jul 23
6,800-plus Huskers named to spring Deans' List
More than 6,800 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students have been named to the Deans' List for the spring semester of the 2020-21 academic year.

Dean's List -
2021 Jun 21
65 Husker students serving as HALO mentors this summer
Sixty-five University of Nebraska-Lincoln students have been selected to lead Nebraska children in grades K-12 in summer activities through the new Huskers After-School and Summer Learning Opportunities (HALO) program.

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2021 Jun 17
40 first-year students join Nebraska Business Honors Academy
Forty incoming first-year students have accepted invitations to join the Nebraska Business Honors Academy at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln this fall. It will be the ninth cohort since the academy's founding in 2013.

Honors Program -
2021 Jul 8

104 Husker undergrads receive stipends for summer research projects
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has awarded stipends to 104 undergraduates to participate in research with a faculty mentor this summer.

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2021 Jun 15
Six Air Force ROTC cadets receive military commissions
Six cadets in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps were commissioned second lieutenants in the U.S. Air Force during private ceremonies May 13 and 14.

Military Achievement -
2021 May 18
18 ROTC members receive military commissions
Eighteen members of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Reserve Officer Training Corps received military commissions May 7 and 8.

Military Achievement -
2021 May 11
Nebraska awards record 3,594 degrees in May ceremonies
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln conferred a record 3,594 degrees during commencement exercises May 7 and 8.

Graduation -
2021 May 10
190 Huskers to graduate from University Honors Program
One-hundred-ninety graduating seniors have completed the requirements of the University Honors Program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

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2021 May 6
65 students at Nebraska named Chancellor's Scholars
Sixty-five University of Nebraska-Lincoln students will be recognized as Chancellor's Scholars during the undergraduate commencement ceremonies May 8 at Memorial Stadium.

Academic Award -
2021 Apr 30
16 graduating seniors earn University Honors Program awards
Sixteen graduating seniors have earned awards from the University Honors Program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

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2021 Apr 29
University of Nebraska-Lincoln offers 6,100-plus scholarships to Nebraska seniors
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has set a record in offering more than 6,100 universitywide scholarships to the 2021 graduating class from Nebraska high schools. About four out of five admitted resident students have been offered an academic scholarship. The university is also on pace to receive a record number of first-year applications.

Scholarship -
2021 Apr 14
Innocents Society, Mortar Board members inducted for 2021-22
Thirty-nine University of Nebraska-Lincoln students were inducted into the Innocents Society and Mortar Board during the annual Ivy Day ceremonies on April 3.

Honor Society -
2021 Apr 5
4 Huskers win awards in Roper Sports Writing Competition
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Journalism and Mass Communications recently announced the winners of the Lynn and Dana Roper Sports Writing Competition.

Student Competition -
2021 Mar 12
20 Huskers to compete in Virtual Perry Photojournalism Challenge
With a $10,000 scholarship on the line, 20 students in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Journalism and Mass Communications will compete in the Virtual Philip Perry Photojournalism Challenge from March 12-14.

Student Competition -
2021 Mar 5
Clifton Strengths Institute at Nebraska selects 50 new coaches
The Clifton Strengths Institute at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln has selected 50 students to serve as new strengths coaches for the 2021-22 academic year. The students will join returning coaches to mentor nearly 1,000 students in the College of Business enrolled in Professional Enhancement I: Investing in Strengths (BSAD 111).

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2021 Mar 5

Husker students take home 12 Nebraska American Advertising Awards
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Journalism and Mass Communications had a strong showing at the 2021 Nebraska American Advertising Awards on Feb. 18.

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2021 Feb 26

69 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 24th annual Nebraska Young Artist Awards.

Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement -
2021 Feb 10
Nearly 6,800 Huskers named to fall Deans' List
Nearly 6,800 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students have been named to the Deans' List for the fall semester of the 2020-21 academic year.

Dean's List -
2021 Feb 10
Six ROTC members receive military commissions
Six members of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Reserve Officer Training Corps received military commissions Dec. 18-21.

Military Achievement -
2020 Dec 22
11 Huskers earn Gilman scholarship for education abroad
Eleven University of Nebraska-Lincoln undergraduates have earned the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to support credit-bearing study abroad, internship abroad or virtual international opportunities between Dec. 1, 2020, and Oct. 31, 2021.

Study Abroad -
2020 Dec 21
Nebraska awards 1,404 degrees in virtual graduation
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln conferred 1,404 degrees during a virtual graduation celebration Dec. 19.

Graduation -
2020 Dec 21
20 Huskers to graduate from University Honors Program
Twenty graduating seniors have completed the requirements of the University Honors Program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

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2020 Dec 9
Nebraska Business students earn academic honors
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Business recently recognized 196 students for their academic performance during the 2019-20 school year with the Clifford M. Hicks, LeRossignol and William Gold scholar awards.

Academic Award -
2020 Dec 8
11 students at Nebraska named Chancellor's Scholars
Eleven graduating seniors have been named Chancellor's Scholars at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Academic Award -
2020 Dec 7