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.
Husker students collaborate to create businesses at 48-Hour Challenge
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.
Student Competition -
2024 Feb 29
20 Huskers to compete in 2024 Perry Photojournalism Challenge
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.
Student Competition -
2024 Feb 22
40 Husker students begin sales excellence program
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.
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2024 Feb 13
14 Huskers named Experience Lab student leaders
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.
Leadership -
2024 Feb 8
Husker team takes third in national Invent2Prevent competition
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.
Student Competition -
2024 Feb 7
6,800-plus Huskers named to fall Deans' List
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.
Dean's List -
2024 Jan 30
Nebraska awards 1,172 degrees in December ceremonies
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln conferred 1,172 degrees during commencement exercises Dec. 15 and 16 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Graduation -
2023 Dec 18
Four ROTC members receive military commissions
Four members of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Reserve Officer Training Corps received military commissions Dec. 15 and 16.
Military Achievement -
2023 Dec 18
Two Huskers place in top 20 in Hearst feature writing competition
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.
Student Competition -
2023 Dec 19
18 Huskers to graduate from University Honors Program
Eighteen graduating seniors have completed the requirements of the University Honors Program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Who's Who -
2023 Dec 13
Four Husker teams win 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. 7. Shari Veil, dean of the College of Journalism and Mass Communications, was also named Nebraska Professional of the Year.
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2023 Dec 12
20 students at Nebraska named Chancellor's Scholars
Twenty University of Nebraska-Lincoln students will be recognized as Chancellor's Scholars during the undergraduate commencement ceremony Dec. 16 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Academic Award -
2023 Dec 11
36 Husker entrepreneurs win at 3-2-1 Quick Pitch
A record 108 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students recently showed their entrepreneurial, communication and presentation skills at the 15th annual 3-2-1 Quick Pitch competition. Hosted by the Nebraska Center for Entrepreneurship, the event gives Husker students from any college a platform to deliver a three-minute business idea to volunteer judges for the chance to win cash prizes totaling $12,000.
Student Competition -
2023 Dec 7
20 Huskers named 2023 homecoming royalty finalists
Twenty senior students have been selected as University of Nebraska-Lincoln homecoming royalty finalists.
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2023 Oct 17
221 Husker undergrads receive stipends for research projects
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has awarded stipends to 221 Husker undergraduates to participate in research with a faculty mentor during the 2023-24 academic year.
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2023 Oct 10
56 Huskers named to Jacht Ad Agency's fall crew
Fifty-six University of Nebraska-Lincoln students have been named to Jacht Ad Agency's fall crew.
Club or Organization -
2023 Oct 9
Nebraska Engineering announces third cohort of Kiewit Scholars
Ten first-year students have been chosen for the third cohort of the Kiewit Scholars Program in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Engineering. More than 140 applications were received for the 2023-24 cohort.
Scholarship -
2023 Sep 28
2023-24 cohort of Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy announced
Forty first-year students in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Engineering - including 11 based at the Scott Campus in Omaha - have been chosen for the 2023-24 cohort of the Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy at Nebraska.
Scholarship -
2023 Sep 26
Cornhusker Marching Band makes debut Sept. 16
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's 299-member Cornhusker Marching Band makes its 2023 debut Sept. 16 at Memorial Stadium with pregame and halftime performances at Nebraska's football home opener against Northern Illinois.
Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement -
2023 Sep 12
41 students selected for new Carson Center cohort
Forty-one students - 28 first-year students and 13 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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2023 Aug 30
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 eighth 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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2023 Sep 15
Joshua Preister of Omaha receives Army commission
Joshua M. Preister of Omaha, a cadet in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Army Reserve Officer Training Corps, received his military commission during an Aug. 12 ceremony at the Nebraska Union.
Military Achievement -
2023 Aug 14
Nebraska awards 588 degrees in August ceremony
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln conferred 588 degrees during a combined graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremony Aug. 12 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Graduation -
2023 Aug 14
Eight students to graduate from University Honors Program at Nebraska
Eight graduating seniors have completed the requirements of the University Honors Program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
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2023 Aug 9
Four students at Nebraska named Chancellor's Scholars
Four University of Nebraska-Lincoln students will be recognized as Chancellor's Scholars during the combined graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremony Aug. 12 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Academic Award -
2023 Aug 7
40 first-year students join Nebraska Business Honors Academy
Forty high-achieving 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 11th cohort, the students hail from two countries, nine U.S. states and 12 Nebraska communities.
Honors Program -
2023 Jul 14
148 Husker undergrads receive stipends for summer research projects
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has awarded stipends to 148 Husker undergraduates to participate in research with a faculty mentor this summer.
Achievement (Other) -
2023 Jun 28
6,400-plus Huskers named to spring Deans' List
More than 6,400 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students have been named to the Deans' List for the spring semester of the 2022-23 academic year.
Dean's List -
2023 Jun 26
UNL journalism college names Experience Lab leads for fall semester
Thirteen students in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Journalism and Mass Communications have been selected as Matousek Scholars for the fall semester. The scholars serve as student leads in the college's Experience Lab.
Leadership -
2023 May 31
19 ROTC members receive military commissions
Nineteen members of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Reserve Officer Training Corps received military commissions May 19-21.
Military Achievement -
2023 May 22
