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Alexa Carter holds her chili roll creation. [Craig Chandler | University Communication and Marketing]

Monday, January 29, 2024 Carter leverages twist on a Nebraska classic into scholarships, connections

It’s a combination as Midwestern as wind and winter, but far more delicious.

Gretchen Hamilton serves up a student’s choice of petit fours at the Cather Dining Complex. She says hello to everyone and talks with students as they enter and leave the dining hall. [Craig Chandler | University Communication and Marketing]

Monday, January 29, 2024 Hamilton tries to make dining hall ‘home away from home’

Anyone who eats at the Cather Dining Complex has probably heard Gretchen Hamilton’s voice calling this to them as they walk out the door.

Nebraska's Karen Wills has worked at the university for 25 years, most recently helping students through the University Program Council. [Craig Chandler | University Communication and Marketing]

Friday, January 26, 2024 UPC work helps connect Wills with passion to serve students

Karen Wills has turned her passion for supporting students into a purpose at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

Students participate in a Basics Meditation group fitness class at Campus Recreation Center.

Friday, January 26, 2024 Explore cuisine, clubs, meditation, and more at 7 events this week

Browse hundreds of posters for sale, attend the final MLK Week commemorative event, celebrate Black History Month with a delicious dinner, practice mindful meditation, and cheer on the women's basketball and men's gymnastics teams at home.

John Goodwin, a leader of the Black community in Lincoln and an alumnus of one of the Divine Nine fraternities, speaks to students who are members and non-members of the Divine Nine sororities and fraternities during the Late Night Dish It Up: Divine Nine Edition in the Nebraska Union, at City Campus, on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024 in Lincoln, Nebraska. [Photo by Nandini Rainikindi | Daily Nebraskan]

Thursday, January 25, 2024 Divine Nine discusses adversity & service at Dish It Up for MLK celebration

[Daily Nebraskan] Office of Academic Success and Intercultural Services and the National Pan-Hellenic Council held the first Dish It Up of the semester in the Regency Suite last Tuesday evening.

[courtesy image | Craig Chandler | University Communication and Marketing]

Monday, January 22, 2024 Student service referral guide available for faculty, staff

A new Student Referral Guide is available to help faculty and staff make quick, accurate referrals to campus resources to support students.

[Craig Chandler | University Communication and Marketing]

Monday, January 22, 2024 Nominations for LGBTQA+ support honor due by March 1

The Chancellor’s Commission on the Status of Gender and Sexual Identities is seeking nominations of individuals, departments/units or campus organizations that have made a significant impact on the LGBTQA+ community at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

In this file photo, Bree Bell, a freshman from Omaha, sorts food in the storage room at Matt Talbot during MLK Week 2023.

Thursday, January 18, 2024 Campus encouraged to volunteer during MLK Week observance

The MLK Week Planning Committee is encouraging the campus community to serve others through volunteering with local nonprofit agencies during the week.

Tuesday, January 16, 2024 Redefining the RA’s Role

[Inside Higher Ed] On many campuses, resident assistants handle everything from fire safety to mental health counseling. Now some institutions are breaking up the job to make it more manageable. UNL's Counselor-In-Residence program is mentioned

Monday, December 11, 2023 Give back to the community with MLK Week's volunteer opps

UNL's annual MLK Week of Service happens during the spring semester's first five days Jan 22-26, 2024. Commit yourself now to one of the 10 service projects that have been arranged by the university.

Barbara Woodhead, new director of services for students with disabilities.

Friday, December 8, 2023 Woodhead named director of Services for Students with Disabilities

Barbara Woodhead has been appointed permanent director of Services for Students with Disabilities. Previously interim director, Woodhead transitions into this role having already made a significant impact on both the department and students’ academic and personal success in college.

Members of all four Greek councils take a group photo jumping in the air on East Campus.

Friday, December 8, 2023 FALL IN FOCUS: 83 images celebrate student life at Nebraska

Look back on an amazing Fall 2023 semester and celebrate Husker student life through these photos captured and curated by Student Affairs. Reminisce as you scroll through moments from Big Red Welcome, Volleyball Day in Nebraska, Homecoming, and everything in between.

Woman in yellow long sleeve shirt watching TV and eating

Tuesday, December 5, 2023 Bits and Bites: Serve yourself – mindful eating

Mindful eating is the practice of aligning with your body's hunger, fullness, and taste satisfaction cues without judgment. Eating mindfully is like a superpower for your food choices.

Monday, December 4, 2023 Nebraska in the national news: November 2023

UNL Campus Recreation will begin a $4.9 million renovation in late November, Campus Rec magazine reported Nov. 9.

Domonique Cudjo, assistant director of the Gender and Sexuality Center, attaches a gift tag to a bicycle being given to a little Husker. [Craig Chandler | University Communication and Marketing]

Friday, December 1, 2023 Largest ever Holidays for Little Huskers to serve more than 130 children

Holidays for Little Huskers will bring tidings of comfort and joy to University of Nebraska–Lincoln families heading into the season of giving.

Itty Bitty sports staff interact with participants

Friday, November 17, 2023 Itty Bitty Sports nets youth an assist in fundamentals

Any basketball career starts with the first basket, and a University of Nebraska–Lincoln Campus Recreation program is helping area youth make their first shot.

Monday, November 13, 2023 Abel dining hall’s numbers triple due to mobile ordering

[Daily Nebraskan] Since the beginning of the semester, Transact Mobile Ordering has become a staple app for many UNL students. On the home screen, a variety of dining halls offer choices to students ordering ahead. With eight restaurant options in Abel alone, the intention of turning it into a completely mobile ordering-based dining hall has risen to success.

Wednesday, November 1, 2023 McCarter aims to make all students feel at home in dining centers

Ellyn McCarter believes in the power of food to build community. McCarter, registered dietitian and nutrition manager for Dining Services at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, wants to dispel nutrition myths and make sure all students have a chance to build their campus family.

Student celebrate their win of the Showtime competition in the Coliseum [Craig Chandler | University Communication and Marketing]

Monday, October 30, 2023 Huskers mark weeklong Homecoming celebration, culminating in win

Among the highlights were "Showtime" in the Coliseum, the Traditions Race, a cornhole tournament, parade and the Cornstock Festival. The celebration culminated with a gridiron matchup between Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Purdue Boilermakers.

Thursday, October 26, 2023 UNL Campus Recreation's Sally Pfeiffer is invaluable

[Daily Nebraskan] People always say practice makes perfect. No one is a better example of this than the woman behind the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Campus Recreation Center’s scheduling services.