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.
Nebraska awards 734 degrees in Aug. 17 ceremony
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln conferred 734 degrees during the summer commencement ceremony Aug. 17 at Pinnacle Bank Arena. The 721 graduates are from 35 countries, 38 states and more than 85 Nebraska communities.

Graduation -
2019 Aug 19
Two ROTC cadets receive military commissions
Two cadets in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Reserve Officer Training Corps received military commissions in a ceremony Aug. 17.

Military -
2019 Aug 19
Two Huskers named Chancellor's Scholars
Two University of Nebraska-Lincoln students will be recognized as Chancellor's Scholars during the summer commencement ceremony Aug. 17 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Academic Award -
2019 Aug 12
38 high school students complete DREAMBIG Academy at Nebraska
Thirty-eight Nebraska high school students participated in the DREAMBIG Academy July 21-25 at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Achievement (Other) -
2019 Jul 30
56 Huskers studying at Oxford this summer
Fifty-six University of Nebraska-Lincoln students are participating at the Nebraska at Oxford program July 21-August 17 in Oxford, England. Sponsored by the College of Business, the global immersion program is a 31-year collaboration between Nebraska and the University of Oxford's Jesus College.

Study Abroad -
2019 Jul 29

33 Huskers studying in Barcelona this summer
Thirty-three University of Nebraska-Lincoln students are studying abroad in Barcelona, Spain, May 10 through Aug. 4. Sponsored by the College of Business, the Husker-faculty-led program at the Institute for American Universities provides up to 12 weeks of courses. Students also have the opportunity to intern.

Study Abroad -
2019 Jul 24
40 students chosen for Teachers Scholars Academy at Nebraska
Forty recent high school graduates have been selected to join the inaugural cohort of the Teachers Scholars Academy at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln this fall.

Achievement (Other) -
2019 Jul 8
45 students chosen for Nebraska Business Honors Academy
Forty-five recent high school graduates have been selected to join the Nebraska Business Honors Academy at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln this fall. This will be the seventh group to join the academy since its founding in 2013.

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2019 Jun 18
Lied Center's Triple Threat intensive draws 36 participants
Thirty-six high school students participated in the Lied Center for Performing Arts' inaugural Triple Threat Broadway Summer Intensive in early June. The event was for those interested in musical theatre and hoping to build their skills with the help of seasoned Broadway professionals.

Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement -
2019 Jun 25
5,100-plus named to Deans' List/honor roll at Nebraska for spring 2019
More than 5,100 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students have been named to the Deans' List/Explore Center List of Distinguished Students for the spring semester of the 2018-19 academic year.

Dean's List -
2019 Jun 18

154 students at Nebraska receive stipends for summer research projects
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has awarded stipends to 154 undergraduates to participate in research with a faculty mentor this summer.

Achievement (Other) -
2019 May 29

22 Huskers earn Gilman Scholarship to study abroad
Twenty-two University of Nebraska-Lincoln undergraduate students earned Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships to study or intern abroad during the 2018-19 academic year.

Study Abroad -
2019 May 16
First Husker program notches inaugural graduates
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has announced the inaugural cohort of graduates who participated in the First Husker program, which offers support and guidance to first-generation students to help them succeed during their first semester of college and beyond.

Graduation -
2019 May 7
25 ROTC cadets receive military commissions
Twenty-five cadets in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Reserve Officer Training Corps received military commissions in ceremonies May 3 and 4.

Military Achievement -
2019 May 6
Nebraska awards record 3,490 degrees May 3-4
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln conferred 3,490 degrees during commencement exercises May 3 and 4. The spring graduating class was the largest in the university's 150-year history.

Graduation -
2019 May 6

41 students at Nebraska named Chancellor's Scholars
Forty-one University of Nebraska-Lincoln students will be recognized as Chancellor's Scholars during the undergraduate commencement ceremonies May 4 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Academic Award -
2019 Apr 29

University of Nebraska-Lincoln offers record number of scholarships to Nebraska seniors
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has offered nearly 7,200 universitywide scholarships to the 2019 graduating class from Nebraska high schools. The total potential value of the scholarships is more than $59.5 million.

Scholarship -
2019 Apr 18
Husker students to assist at 2019 Masters Tournament
For the fourth year in a row, students and faculty 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 2019 Masters Tournament.

Achievement (Other) -
2019 Apr 1
73 students chosen for Nebraska Young Artist Awards
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts has announced the winners of the 22nd annual Nebraska Young Artist Awards.

Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement -
2019 Mar 13
5,300-plus named to Deans' List/honor roll at Nebraska for fall 2018
More than 5,300 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students have been named to the Deans' List/Explore Center List of Distinguished Students for the fall semester of the 2018-19 academic year.

Dean's List -
2019 Feb 6
10 Huskers honored as inaugural Student Luminaries
Ten University of Nebraska-Lincoln students - eight undergraduates and two graduate students - earned inaugural Student Luminary Awards at a ceremony March 8.

Achievement (Other) -
2019 Mar 12
47 students selected as new strengths coaches for College of Business
The Clifton Strengths Institute at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Business has selected 47 students to serve as new strengths coaches for the 2019-20 school year. The new coaches will join returning coaches to mentor more than 750 first-year business students in Professional Enhancement I: Investing in Strengths.

Achievement (Other) -
2019 Jan 29

Two ROTC cadets receive military commissions
Two cadets in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Reserve Officer Training Corps received military commissions in ceremonies Dec. 14 and 15.

Military Achievement -
2018 Dec 17

Nebraska grants 1,551 degrees in December ceremonies
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln conferred 1,551 degrees during commencement exercises Dec. 14 and 15.

Graduation -
2018 Dec 17
70 freshmen recognized as Big Red Scholars
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln recognized 70 freshmen as Big Red Scholars at a reception Nov. 16 in the Nebraska Union. The awards were presented by Chancellor Ronnie Green and Executive Vice Chancellor Donde Plowman.

Academic Award -
2018 Nov 19
Nine students at Nebraska named Chancellor's Scholars
Nine University of Nebraska-Lincoln students will be recognized as Chancellor's Scholars during the undergraduate commencement ceremony Dec. 15 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Academic Award -
2018 Dec 10
20 seniors chosen as Homecoming royalty finalists at Nebraska
Twenty senior students have been selected as University of Nebraska-Lincoln Homecoming royalty finalists.

Achievement (Other) -
2018 Sep 18
Husker sets career path with Department of Defense scholarship
Husker sophomore Austin Schilz already knows he's going to have a job he loves working on F-16 fighter jets - or in any area of national security.

Scholarship -
2018 Aug 30

Cornhusker Marching Band makes debut Sept. 1
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's 300-member Cornhusker Marching Band makes its 2018 debut Sept. 1 at Memorial Stadium with pregame and halftime performances at Nebraska's football season opener against Akron.

Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement -
2018 Aug 24

University of Nebraska-Lincoln grants 756 degrees
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln conferred 756 degrees during the summer commencement ceremony Aug. 11 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Graduation -
2018 Aug 13