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.
160 Husker undergrads receive stipends for research projects
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has awarded stipends to 160 Husker undergraduates to participate in research with a faculty mentor during the fall and spring semesters.
     
            
          
            Achievement (Other) -
            
              Oct 29
            
          
        Record 18 first-year Huskers join Entrepreneurship Catalysts program
A record 18 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students have been selected for the third cohort of the Entrepreneurship Catalysts program. Part of the university's Center for Entrepreneurship, the program helps first-year students with entrepreneurial potential thrive from the start of their college careers.
     
            
          
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              Oct 16
            
          
        2025-26 cohort of Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy announced
Forty first-year students in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Engineering have been chosen to the 2025-26 cohort of the Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy.
     
            
          
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              Oct 14
            
          
        Nebraska Engineering announces fifth cohort of Kiewit Scholars
Ten first-year students have been chosen to the 2025-26 cohort of the Kiewit Scholars Program in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Engineering.
     
            
          
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              Sep 18
            
          
        Nebraska's Raikes School continues to grow, welcomes cohort of 44
A record 44 students 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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              Sep 15
            
          
        739 new students join University Honors Program at Nebraska
A record 739 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students have been selected to join the University Honors Program this fall - an increase of 15% from the previous record class in 2019.
     
            
          
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              Sep 10
            
          
        60 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 28th annual Nebraska Young Artist Awards.
    Nebraska awards 556 degrees in August ceremony
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln conferred 556 degrees during a combined graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremony Aug. 16 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
     
            
          
            Graduation -
            
              Aug 18
            
          
        Cornhusker Marching Band makes football season debut Sept. 6
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's 300-member Cornhusker Marching Band makes its 2025 football season debut Sept. 6 at Memorial Stadium with pregame and halftime performances during Nebraska's home opener against Akron.
    Nebraska awards 3,683 degrees in May ceremonies
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln conferred 3,683 degrees during commencement exercises May 3, 16 and 17.
     
            
          
            Graduation -
            
              May 19
            
          
        Charles Moloney of Kansas City named Chancellor's Scholar at Nebraska
Charles Moloney of Kansas City, Missouri, will be recognized as a Chancellor's Scholar during the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's combined graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremony Aug. 16 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
     
            
          
            Academic Award -
            
              Aug 11
            
          
        Record 110 students at Nebraska named Chancellor's Scholars
A record 110 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students will be recognized as Chancellor's Scholars during the undergraduate commencement ceremonies May 17 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
     
            
          
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              May 12
            
          
        6,700-plus Huskers named to Deans' List for spring 2025
More than 6,700 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students have been named to the Deans' List for the spring semester of the 2024-25 academic year.
     
            
          
            Dean's List -
            
              Jun 23
            
          
        7,300-plus Huskers named to Deans' List for fall 2024
More than 7,300 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students have been named to the Deans' List for the fall semester of the 2024-25 academic year.
     
            
          
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              Feb  3
            
          
        44 first-year students join Nebraska Business Honors Academy
Forty-four incoming 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 13th cohort, the students hail from nine U.S. states and eight Nebraska communities.
     
            
          
            Honors Program -
            
              Jun 16
            
          
        38 first-year students join Nebraska Business Honors Academy
Thirty-eight incoming 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 12th cohort, the students hail from seven U.S. states and 13 Nebraska communities.
     
            
          
            Honors Program -
            
              2024 Jun 18
            
          
        30 ROTC members at Nebraska receive military commissions
Thirty members of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Reserve Officer Training Corps received military commissions May 16-17.
     
            
          
            Military Achievement -
            
              May 19
            
          
        Three ROTC members receive military commissions
Three members of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Reserve Officer Training Corps received military commissions Dec. 20 and 21.
     
            
          
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              2024 Dec 23
            
          
        34 Huskers participate in Spring Team Role-Play Competition
Thirty-four University of Nebraska-Lincoln students recently vied for a share of $5,000 in scholarships in the Center for Sales Excellence's Spring Team Role-Play Competition.
     
            
          
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              Apr 17
            
          
        39 Huskers named to Jacht Ad Agency's fall crew
Thirty-nine University of Nebraska-Lincoln students have been named to Jacht Ad Agency's fall crew.
     
            
          
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              2024 Oct  8
            
          
        UNL's New Venture Competition awards $82,500 to student startups
Sixty-four student teams recently competed for $82,500 in prizes during the 38th annual New Venture Competition at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Hosted by the Center for Entrepreneurship, the two-day business plan tournament featured undergraduate and graduate students from every college at the university, representing 38 majors.
     
            
          
            Student Competition -
            
              Apr 18
            
          
        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.
     
            
          
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              2023 Oct  9
            
          
        234 Husker students honored during Teacher Education Convocation
Two-hundred-thirty-four University of Nebraska-Lincoln undergraduate students who have been officially admitted to teacher education programs during the 2023-24 academic year were recognized at the inaugural Teacher Education Convocation April 5 at Carolyn Pope Edwards Hall.
     
            
          
            Academic Excellence -
            
              2024 Apr  8
            
          
        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 Mar 19
            
          
        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.
     
            
          
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              2024 Feb  8
            
          
        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
            
          
        Record 35 Huskers earn Gilman scholarship for global experiences
Breaking a university record for most recipients in an application cycle, 35 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.
     
            
          
            Study Abroad -
            
              2022 May 19
            
          
        31 Huskers earn Gilman scholarship for education abroad
In 2021, 31 University of Nebraska-Lincoln undergraduates earned the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to support credit-bearing study abroad, internship abroad or virtual international opportunities.
     
            
          
            Study Abroad -
            
              2022 Jan 11
            
          
        
 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
  