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Husker Pantry has two campus locations: 1st floor inside University Health Center and 1st floor of the East Campus Visitors Center. [Student Affairs | University of Nebraska–Lincoln]

Tuesday, March 15, 2022 Food drive to collect 2,022 items for Husker Pantry

The Spring Food Drive is one of two collection drives the pantry's Volunteers Board coordinate annually.

Students in the university's Divine Nine Greek organizations pose on the Gaughan Center steps wearing their letters.

Wednesday, March 2, 2022 Divine Nine members reflect, impact campus life

Within the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s campus, some of society’s most influential fraternities and sororities thrive. Known as “The Divine Nine,” these organizations are dedicated to uplifting and encouraging Black men and women.

Tuesday, March 1, 2022 In the news: Burks encourages students of color to join STEM fields

“Chronicle: Celebrating Black History Month,” a production by KETV in Omaha, featured the work Nebraska’s Marianna Burks is doing to get more students of color interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields.

Kelli King facilitates a conversation with Kevin Richardson

Monday, February 21, 2022 Conversation with Kevin Richardson sheds light on wrongful conviction

Kevin Richardson, one of the members of “Central Park Five”, spoke at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln about his experience with wrongful conviction and the rough path he endured to prove his innocence in a time of racial injustice.

Wednesday, February 2, 2022 ASUN, COVID-19 Task Force partner to provide KN95 masks for campus

An initiative started by the Association of Students of the University of Nebraska has led to the availability of four KN95 masks for every student, faculty and staff.

Aerial view of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln north past Love Library

Wednesday, January 26, 2022 Nominations open for Chancellor’s Outstanding Contribution to Women Award

Nominations are open for the Chancellor’s Outstanding Contribution to Women Award.

Students portion beans and rice into baggies for the Food Bank of Lincoln

Friday, January 21, 2022 Huskers pack 2,128 meals for MLK Week service project

Nearly 120 University of Nebraska–Lincoln volunteers packed 2,128 rice and bean meals this week as part of a service project honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Community service officers Komlan Akakpo and Trevor Caldwell talk with Cohan Bonow, student and front desk supervisor at University Suites. The CSOs are wearing more casual uniforms in 2022.

Wednesday, January 19, 2022 Student comfort, safety focus of CSO uniform update

As Huskers have returned to residence halls for the spring semester, they’re seeing familiar faces in different uniforms patrolling the hallways.

Monday, January 10, 2022 Nominations open for student luminary, service to students awards

Nominations are being sought for the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Student Luminary Awards — an honor designed to recognize 10 students for their exceptional leadership and commitment — and the James V. Griesen Service to Students Award.

Friday, October 1, 2021 Cornstock, parade headline homecoming festivities Oct. 1

Events across campus will take place Oct. 1, the penultimate day of homecoming week at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, including the rejuvenated Cornstock festival.

[Art by Andrea Atkinson | Daily Nebraskan]

Tuesday, September 28, 2021 NU’s new gender and chosen name policy promotes inclusion

[Daily Nebraskan] Students can identify a chosen name by accessing their student information system with no documentation needed. From there, the student’s chosen name will be used “wherever possible in the course of University education, business and communication,” according to the policy statement.

The annual Homecoming celebration at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is Sept. 26 to Oct. 2, 2021.

Sunday, September 26, 2021 8 events for EVERYONE during Homecoming Week

Homecoming at NEBRASKA is much more than an autumn football game and student royalty. There are activities each day for entertainment, giving back, and showing your Husker spirit. Here are great activities that every student should seek out.

Friday, September 24, 2021 Lanham selected to lead Campus Recreation

Following a competitive national search, Amy Lanham has been named director of Campus Recreation at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

Scrabble board graphic with REACH acronym spelled out

Thursday, September 23, 2021 REACH teaches students to assist those dealing with suicide

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s REACH Training program encourages students to connect with those struggling with suicidal thoughts.

Aerial view of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln across the Meiers Commons.

Monday, September 13, 2021 Faculty, staff sought to serve on University Conduct Board

The Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards is seeking faculty and staff to volunteer as members of the University Conduct Board. Board members receive training and serve on conduct boards for cases as their time permits throughout the year.

Wednesday, September 1, 2021 CAPS drop-in workshops address a multitude of student needs

A fresh lineup of student workshops is available for students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln from Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). Workshop topics include pandemic resilience, assertiveness, anger management, gratitude, communication, life skill building and more.

Each workshop is hosted by a trained professional staff member from CAPS and most sessions last approximately 60 minutes. All workshops will be via Zoom. Students do not need to register beforehand to participate.

Portrait of Lydia Nielsen, Natalie Henton, and Aiswary Ganapathy Devendra Rajan

Friday, August 27, 2021 Meet your 2021-22 Counselors-in-Residence

Trained mental health professionals serving as “Counselors-in-Residence” (CIR) are available to meet with students close to home in the residence halls.

Flowers in bloom in front of Love Library

Wednesday, August 25, 2021 Counselor-in-Residence program continues

The Counselor-in-Residence program will continue its easy-access, mental health counseling services to students who live in dormitories on campus this fall. Through the program, three counselors, each of whom serves a different residential complex, offer increased preventative resources for mental health, stress reduction, relationship health and overall wellness.

Tuesday, August 24, 2021 University leaders provide advice to new, returning Huskers for school year

Over the summer, The Daily Nebraskan asked the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s top administrators their advice to new and returning Huskers as they begin or continue their UNL experience.

Friday, August 20, 2021 Inclusive policy recognizes Huskers’ chosen name, gender identities

Following more than a year of discussion, review and implementation, the University of Nebraska system has launched a Chosen Name and Gender Identity Policy, allowing students, faculty and staff at all NU campuses — including UNL — to select their chosen name, gender identity and pronouns.