Students

Monday, November 27, 2017 31 students named to ‘Franco’s List’

Thirty-one University of Nebraska-Lincoln students were recently recognized as outstanding agents of character and integrity by being named to "Franco's List."

Winners of Pitch A Program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Tuesday, November 14, 2017 ‘Pitch A Program’ offers student organizations up to $10,000

Modeled after the popular television show “Shark Tank,” the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s new ‘Pitch A Program’ invited Recognized Student Organizations to pitch ideas for student programs with the winner earning funding to bring the program to life.

Rising Star recipient Brianna Ridenour with her three nominators, Moi Padilla, Veronica Riepe and Samantha Kennelly.

Friday, November 10, 2017 NASPA recognizes Brianna Ridenour with Rising Star Award

University of Nebraska-Lincoln senior Brianna Ridenour received the NASPA IV-W Undergraduate Rising Star Award at the regional conference held in Lincoln Nov. 7-9.

Friday, October 27, 2017 Celebrating 10 years of the LGBTQA+ Resource Center

In August 2007, the LGBTQA+ Resource Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln opened its doors. In the ten years since the center opened, the campus has incorporated a number of policies and initiatives to support the LGBTQA community.

6 Weeks of Welcome Infographic - Big Red Welcome at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Monday, October 16, 2017 Six Weeks of Welcome and countless activities

As students enjoy Fall Break, it's worth noting the number of activities and accomplishments from the beginning of the semester.

Friday, October 13, 2017 ‘Check Up From the Neck Up’ raises awareness, fights stigma

More than 100 students received free screenings for depression, anxiety, stress and other mood conditions at Nebraska Medicine–University Health Center’s annual Check Up From the Neck Up event on Oct. 5.

Tuesday, October 10, 2017 Students discuss Latinx culture at Dish It Up

On Tuesday, Oct. 3, Office of Academic Success and Intercultural Services (OASIS) co-sponsored a late night Dish It Up session facilitated by the Mexican-American Student Association (MASA).

Students and UNL Family Weekend attendees on the field at the Husker Watch Party inside Memorial Stadium.

Thursday, October 5, 2017 Students take to the field at the Husker Watch Party

Over one thousand students and UNL Family Weekend attendees walked onto the field to cheer for the Huskers on the big screen on Friday, Sept. 29.

Student members of the Character Council march in the homecoming parade at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to honor Dr. Juan N. Franco.

Monday, September 25, 2017 Juan Franco honored during homecoming events

Franco, who passed away in August, served as vice chancellor for student affairs at Nebraska for 11 years. Events throughout the homecoming week recognized Franco’s life and legacy.

Students color pages from the Women's Center.

Tuesday, September 12, 2017 New student leadership retreat to focus on inclusive leadership

The retreat entitled Leadership Out LOUD: Building Confident Leaders and Vocal Advocates will take place October 20-21, 2017. Applications are due Oct. 6.

Paul Gebers, a student employee at the Outdoor Adventures Center bike shop, works on a chain as part of a basic bike tune-up.

Wednesday, August 16, 2017 Husker Grow conversations reinforce student learning

A newly implemented program called Husker Grow is helping student employees connect job experiences with academic learning.

Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity at Nebraska received top honors at the 2017 Pi Kappa Alpha Academy. Pictured: PIKE International President Shad Williams, Callaway Holt, Phil Levos, and PIKE Executive Vice President & CEO Justin Buck.

Thursday, August 10, 2017 Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity earns national honor

The Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln was honored with the Robert Adger Smythe Award, the highest undergraduate honor from the organization's headquarters.

The Nebraska LGBTQA Resource Center accepts an ACPA award for Commitment to Social Justice Education.

Monday, June 12, 2017 LGBTQA+ Resource Center accepts ACPA award

The LGBTQA+ Resource Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln recently accepted the Commitment to Social Justice Education award from the ACPA, an international organization for college student educators.

Selected by the ACPA Commission for Social Justice Educators, this award honors a department, campus, ACPA committee or commission that demonstrates a commitment to social justice education and development, training or programming.

Nebraska faculty member Stephanie Bondi nominated the LGBTQA+ Resource Center for this honor.

The Huskers Helping Huskers Pantry+ has full shelves thanks to donations from residence hall students.

Friday, June 9, 2017 Pantry receives 8,000+ items from residence hall students

Last month nearly 6,000 students moved out of the residence halls at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. A partnership between the Residence Hall Association, Goodwill and the Huskers Helping Huskers Pantry+ offered students the chance to donate items on-site that they didn't want to move with them.

Over the course of approximately three weeks, donation bins collected 19,638 pounds of goods for Goodwill and more than 8,000 items for the pantry. Items commonly donated to the pantry included noodle soup, hot cocoa, oatmeal, cereal, soup, tuna, rice mixes, pasta and other snacks.

2017 Nebraska Outstanding Student Leadership Award finalists, not pictured: Angela Mercurio

Monday, April 24, 2017 Beier, Lofdahl and Mercurio named outstanding student leaders

2017 Outstanding Student Leadership Award finalists. (Top left: Eastin Allgood, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Juan N. Franco, Taylor Lofdahl. Bottom left: Brianna Ridenour, Olivia Beier, Tiffany Truong. Not pictured: Angela Mercurio.)

Olivia Beier of Omaha, Taylor Lofdahl of Omaha and Angela Mercurio of Kitchener, Ontario, Canada received the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s 2017 Outstanding Student Leadership Awards.

Friday, April 21, 2017 43 students honored for character and civic engagement

A combined ceremony on Thursday, April 19, recognized positive achievements for students named to ‘Franco’s List’ and those who earned certificates and service awards through the Center for Civic Engagement. At the event the Character Council debuted two new distinctions, the Sam Foltz Award and the Franco Fund Scholarship.

DJs battle it out while the crowd moves to the music.

Thursday, April 13, 2017 Battle of the DJs brings nightlife atmosphere to campus

On Tuesday, April 11, the Office of Academic Support and Intercultural Services (OASIS) hosted Battle of the DJs in the Centennial Room in the Nebraska Union as part of the JGMC/OASIS Week festivities.

Students danced, played games, enjoyed food and socialized while DJ Mengistu and the UNL DJ Club played and mixed tracks. The evening also included a performance from the UNL Hip Hop Dance Club.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Greek Weekend 2017

Tuesday, April 11, 2017 Greek Weekend filled with activities, friendly competition

From Friday, April 7 to Monday, April 10, sororities and fraternities participated in Greek Weekend. Groups of chapters called triads worked together to try and win Greek Weekend bragging rights.

Mortar Board and Innocents members at Nebraska

Sunday, April 9, 2017 Ivy Day tradition endures

On Saturday, April 8, the Innocents Society and the Black Masque Chapter of Mortar Board recognized new members, outgoing members and undergraduate scholarship recipients at the Champions Club before planting the ceremonial ivy on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus as part of the annual Ivy Day celebration.

Daryl Swanson Campus Life Impact Award 2017, Hope IV Us

Friday, April 7, 2017 Student achievements applauded at Student Impact Awards

On Thursday, April 6, Student Involvement honored outstanding contributions and efforts by Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs), RSO leaders and advisors at the Student Impact Awards.