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Students with arms behind backs showing support for one another.

Tuesday, September 17, 2019 One Love bringing relationship violence prevention education to campus

To launch a campus conversation about relationship violence, Student Affairs has invited the One Love Foundation to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to discuss healthy versus unhealthy relationships. The presentations are part of the new Use Your Voice Initiative.

Officers from Nebraska's University Police Department interact with students at a back-to-school event last August.

Thursday, September 12, 2019 Campus, community resources promote a safer university experience

Across campus and the Lincoln community, students, faculty and staff at Nebraska have access to a variety of resources to stay safe and supported in their day-to-day lives.

UNL's new Greek Affairs Director Leigh Thiedeman smiles in her office on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019, in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Tuesday, September 10, 2019 Well-being, welcoming attitude among top priorities for new Greek director

To Leigh Thiedeman, being the director of the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life is about more than improving the program. It’s about being a support system and establishing bonds between Greek life members and staff.

Monday, September 9, 2019 Initiative calls on Huskers to speak out on sexual assault

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is encouraging all Huskers to help prevent relationship violence and sexual assault by adopting a call to action that also identifies a new university initiative: Use Your Voice.

Wednesday, September 4, 2019 New group to focus on campus safety, reducing sexual assaults, supporting victims

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is forming a campuswide working group to advise and improve efforts to address sexual assault and harassment on campus.

Monday, August 12, 2019 Husker Dialogues seeks conversation guides

Students, faculty and staff at Nebraska can register to lead small group conversations during this fall's Husker Dialogues event.

Pea pods wait to be harvested in the Willa Cather Dining Center garden. The space is the second small garden being used to supplement meal preparation in university dining centers.

Wednesday, August 7, 2019 Cather garden redefines good, fresh, local

Students participate in a candlelight vigil honoring Keaton Klein and Clayton Real in 2014. The university will honor students, faculty, staff and alumni who died during the current academic year on April 20.

Monday, April 8, 2019 Red Memorial is April 12

The Red Memorial, an annual University of Nebraska–Lincoln event to remember and celebrate the lives of students, faculty, staff and alumni who died during the current academic year, is 5:30 p.m. April 12.

Monday, March 25, 2019 New director of Dining Services to steer dining hall toward student needs

Throughout his 33 years in campus food service, Dave Annis has been known for many things: being an award-winning director, writing a weekly newsletter to answer food-related questions from students and traveling around campus with a cart to serve students waffles.

Friday, March 22, 2019 Despite obstacles, Native American advocate persevered

Colette Yellow Robe knows firsthand how life can get in the way of a student’s dreams. While growing up on the Winnebago Reservation in northeast Nebraska, the high school honors student nursed an ambition for an advanced degree – even though she didn't always have the courage to say it.

Monday, March 4, 2019 Nominations open for Student Impact Awards

Nominations are now open for Nebraska's Student Impact Awards, which honor registered student organization officers, members and faculty advisors.

The True Black History Museum includes original documents from historic figures such as Booker T. Washington (pictured), Mary McLeod Bethune and Barack Obama.

Thursday, February 21, 2019 True Black History Museum coming to Nebraska Union

The True Black History Museum, a traveling exhibition with more than 1,000 artifacts dating from the late 1600s to the 21st century, will be on display from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 22 in the Nebraska Union’s Colonial Room.

Monday, February 4, 2019 Nominations sought for women of character, courage and commitment

Nominations for the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Women of Character, Courage and Commitment recognition are being sought. Nominees will be honored during a Women’s History Month banquet on March 7. All nominations are due Feb. 7.

By the end of the spring semester, Nebraska plans to have 1,500 volunteers trained on how to recognize mental health issues and how to direct individuals to resources for assistance. The suicide prevention program is led by Big Red Resilience and Well-being.

Thursday, January 31, 2019 Grant expands university’s suicide prevention program

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is using a federal award to strengthen mental health services and suicide prevention programming on campus. Announced in December, the three-year, $300,000 Garrett Lee Smith Suicide Prevention grant will help Nebraska officials develop a program to address student concerns, providing consistent mental health and suicide screening options.

Nebraska's Charlie Foster (center) talks with Huskers Angelica Solomon and Anthony Vu in the OASIS study lounge. Foster was awarded the 2019 Chancellor's Fulfilling the Dream award.

Friday, January 25, 2019 Foster's pursuit of diversity, inclusion excellence earns MLK honor

Charlie Foster has adopted a limitless approach to her work enhancing diversity and inclusion at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

Kate Christensen and Theron Christensen paint porch columns at a house on B Street as part of a citywide Paint-A-Thon Aug. 20, 2016.

Wednesday, January 23, 2019 Husker Civic Challenge aims for 1.5M hours of service

In commemoration of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s 150th year, the Center for Civic Engagement has challenged the university community to grow its helping handprint.

Wednesday, January 16, 2019 MLK Week keynote to feature Hudl’s Jasmine Kingsley

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln will celebrate the legacy of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. with a series of events from Jan. 21-25.

Wednesday, January 9, 2019 Registration open for MLK Reading Challenge

Faculty, staff and students are invited to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., through a day of service on Jan. 21.

Monday, December 10, 2018 Info sessions discuss bridging student employment to classroom curriculum

Husker GROW, a program designed to help students connect campus employment experiences to coursework and career aspirations, will host information sessions Dec. 11 and 12 for faculty and staff members interested in implementing the program in fall 2019.

Wednesday, October 3, 2018 Flu shots available at University Health Center

The University Health Center is offering flu shots for students, faculty and staff.