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.
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
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

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
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
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
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

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
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

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
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
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
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
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
71 students participating in Nebraska at Oxford
Seventy-one University of Nebraska-Lincoln students are participating in the 30th annual Nebraska at Oxford program July 15 through Aug. 11.

Study Abroad -
2018 Jul 17
43 students chosen for Nebraska Business Honors Academy
Forty-three 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 sixth group to join the academy since its founding in 2013.

Honor Society -
2018 Jul 13

4,800-plus named to Deans' List/honor roll at Nebraska for spring 2018
More than 4,800 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students have been named to the Deans' List/Explore Center List of Distinguished Students for the spring semester of the 2017-18 academic year.

Dean's List -
2018 Jun 19
4,800-plus named to Deans' List/honor roll at Nebraska for spring 2018
More than 4,800 students have been named to the Deans' List/Explore Center List of Distinguished Students for the spring semester of the 2017-18 academic year.

Dean's List -
2018 Jun 19
147 students at Nebraska receive stipends for summer research projects
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has awarded stipends to 147 undergraduates to participate in research with a faculty mentor this summer.

Scholarship -
2018 May 25

19 students at Nebraska earn Gilman Scholarship to study abroad
Nineteen University of Nebraska-Lincoln students have earned Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships, which will enable them to study abroad during the summer 2018 term.

Study Abroad -
2018 May 8
30 students at Nebraska named to Franco's List for character, integrity
Thirty University of Nebraska-Lincoln students have been recognized as outstanding agents of character and integrity by being named to Franco's List.

Achievement (Other) -
2018 May 8

University of Nebraska-Lincoln grants record 3,223 degrees in May ceremonies
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln conferred a record 3,223 degrees during commencement exercises May 4 and 5 at Pinnacle Bank Arena and the Lied Center for Performing Arts.

Graduation -
2018 May 7
34 students at Nebraska named Chancellor's Scholars
Thirty-four University of Nebraska-Lincoln students will be recognized as Chancellor's Scholars during the undergraduate commencement ceremony May 5 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Academic Award -
2018 Apr 20
University of Nebraska-Lincoln offers 6,000-plus scholarships to Nebraska seniors
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has offered more than 6,000 university-wide scholarships to the 2018 high school graduating class from Nebraska high schools. The total potential value of the scholarships is approximately $53.5 million.

Scholarship -
2018 Apr 16