University of Nebraska–Lincoln

UNL Strategic Planning

Core Values

UNL's core values were developed by college deans and expanded through the input of faculty and staff in open forums.

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UNL's Core Values

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln values:

  • Learning that prepares students for lifetime success and leadership;
  • Excellence pursued without compromise;
  • Achievement supported by a climate that celebrates each person's success;
  • Diversity of ideas and people;
  • Engagement with academic, business, and civic communities throughout Nebraska and the world;
  • Research and creative activity that informs teaching, fosters discovery, and contributes to economic prosperity and our quality of life;
  • Stewardship of the human, financial, and physical resources committed to our care.

Alternative Formats

Previous Core Values Statements

Initial Version, September 27, 2004