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    Berlyn Races Through Record-Setting Season

    May 14, 2026

    Schutz was a multi-time state champion at Lincoln East High School before coming to NU. Though she considered other programs, it was Husker Athletics’ emphasis on academics and a well-rounded collegiate experience that helped her know she found her home.
    Shelby Jacobs posing with arms outstretched, seated among basketballs, text highlighting graduation achievements.
    Ask an Alum: Shelby Jacobs

    May 13, 2026

    From interning with Nebraska Athletics to now working in the professional sporting arena with the Los Angeles Clippers, Shelby is driven to make each sporting experience memorable.
    Graduation cap adjustment in a modern building, bright lighting and red academic stole.
    Getting Out of His Comfort Zone Helped Adam Graduate a Better Engineer

    May 12, 2026

    Coming to Nebraska for his first year as a Kiewit Scholar, Adam was all about the technical side of engineering. As a graduate four years later, he's realized that the people you surround yourself with are an equally important part of the equation.
    Connor smile for a photo in Memorial Stadium. On the wall behind him is the silhouette of Herbie Husker with his hands on his hips
    Connor hangs up the uniform after years as Herbie Husker

    May 4, 2026

    Performing in front of Husker Nation as Herbie Husker was never something Connor Hadaway imagined for his college experience. But after two years in the role, he is grateful for the experience, having created life-long memories and found pride in joining a legacy of ROTC members who've taken on the mascot role.

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Behind the Scenes: Campus Visits with Lupe Perez

May 19, 2026

As assistant director of campus visits, Lupe Perez works to make every prospective student and family feel at home on campus.

Lupe Perez standing by fountain, arms crossed on sunny day with the Nebraska Union set in the background.

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Aidan and Lil' Red smile behind large red "N" gate that leads into the Memorial Stadium tunnel
Family connection, fan energy help Aidan spread Husker spirit

May 4, 2026

Aidan Kauth-Fisher has spent his college years doing something only a select few get the opportunity to do. For the past three years, the May 2026 nutrition, exercise and health science grad has performed in front of Husker Nation as Lil’ Red.
Graduation cap with a red glittery "N" in an auditorium with bright red banners.
To the student crossing the graduation stage...

May 1, 2026

A letter celebrating and congratulating the Class of 2026.
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After Six-Year Career, Mikayla Brought Her Passion for Accessibility to Nebraska

May 1, 2026

When Mikayla Teet made the decision to come to Nebraska after a six-year career as a braillist, she was bringing more than just a desire to learn — she was bringing a deeply personal motivation to expand her impacts.
Levi Robertson in a colorful art studio in Richards Hall holding small glass sculptures made for his senior capstone, surrounded by buckets, tools, and shelves.
Hixson-Lied Grants Open Door for Levi’s Artistic Evolution

April 23, 2026

Earning both a Research and Creative Activity Grant and an Elgas Project Grant through the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts helped Levi jumpstart the process of pursuing the work that inspires him.
Amanda Kurinec, a senior agricultural engineering major and a member of the Arnold Air Society, places dead leaves into a bag as she helps with doing yard work. The Big Event. April 11, 2026. Photo by Jordan Opp / University Communication and Marketing
How to Give Back to the Lincoln Community

April 17, 2026

Have a heart for giving back, but feel stuck finding the right volunteer opportunities? Here are six ways the Husker community can give back.
MJ Jabbar stands at the entrance of Saitama University in Japan.
MJ Embarks on Semester in Japan

April 16, 2026

MJ Jabbar felt very drawn to Saitama, Japan when he first visited for a summer class two years ago. Today, he’s participating in a new program that’s fully immersing him in the culture, language and academics of the region.
Hannah Haun sits on a bench in the Maxwell Arboretum in front of a nest box for the Southern Flying Squirrels.
Nests, Cameras and Community Outreach Help Hannah Protect Rare Squirrels on Campus

April 9, 2026

After connecting with Professor John Carroll on a study abroad trip, Hannah jumped aboard his project to study and protect a rare species of squirrel recently discovered on East Campus.
A student lays in the grass and soaks up the sun on a warm February day outside the Woods Art Building
Prepping for Finals Week

April 3, 2026

Whether you’re in search of academic assistance or just need a way to unwind from the semester, we’ve got you covered.
Ashley Mercer poses outside the city campus union wearing a blue shirt and jeans.
Ashley Brings Together Husker Businesses, Farmers, Bands and More for Earthstock

April 2, 2026

As co-director of Earthstock, sophomore Ashley Mercer is combining her policy and environmental interests to organize a monthlong event for Husker students to celebrate our planet.
A student is seated on a bench reading underneath pink flowering trees
Spring Spots Close to Campus

March 30, 2026

The perfect places to unwind as the weather warms up and the flowers start to bloom.
Ellyn McCarter, a Registered Dietitian/Nutrition Manager for the University’s Dining Service, poses for a photo at the University Health Center’s kitchen. McCarter spent the lunch hour demonstrating how to cook nutritious food with simple items for UNL’s faculty/staff.
Behind the Scenes: Nutrition Management with Ellyn McCarter

March 27, 2026

As a registered dietitian and nutrition manager, Ellyn works with dining staff to create nutritious, inclusive meals, meets with students one-on-one to discuss dietary needs and encourages the campus community to explore what an individualized, healthy, balanced lifestyle looks like.
Mike Forsberg (left) helps student Lilliane Roberts, a senior Fisheries and Wildlife major, set up their camera as they prepare to watch Sandhill Cranes arrive on the Platte River.
Professor Mike Forsberg Immerses Huskers in the Beauty of Nebraska

March 25, 2026

Research assistant professor and conservation photographer Mike Forsberg brings on a journey to discover the natural beauty and wonder of Nebraska during a five-day course over spring break.
Melkie Sherman squats at the front of the Howell Theatre stage, with the theater's seats in the background.
Melkie Finds His Husker Ensemble

March 18, 2026

At first, Melkie Sherman never planned to apply to Nebraska for acting. After a walk-in audition for Husker staff and faculty left a major impression, Melkie discovered that the Johnny Carson School of Theatre & Film was the perfect place for him to grow as a person and as an artist.
Allison Porter Carpenter seen floating in an aircraft space with two blue graphics. One reads "Allison Porter Carpenter," and the other reads "College of Engineering Class of 2017."Zero-G parabolic flight involved in a study investigating a wearable gravity countermeasure suit (“Skinsuit”) [image credit: Steve Boxall]
Ask an Alum: Allison Porter Carpenter

March 12, 2026

A homegrown Nebraskan and first-generation college graduate, Allison Porter Carpenter found a home in the College of Engineering at Nebraska and a future with NASA.
Maddie Devericks is a senior secondary education major from Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Maddie Finds Her Calling in the Classroom

March 12, 2026

Senior Maddie Devericks didn’t find her calling as a teacher until after she began college. Today, her time as a student teacher at Beadle Middle School in Omaha is proof to her that she chose the right path — one she wants to continue in Nebraska.
Jenny Castor smiles as she soars through the air with a skydiving instructor during a study abroad trip.
Five Things I've Learned as a First-Generation College Student

March 6, 2026

As a first-generation college student, Jenny Castor stepped onto campus with an open mind, ready to learn from new experiences.
Radio announcer sitting in chair in front of equipment on sideline in Pinnacle Bank Arena
"Got It!": Kent's Radio Calls Electrify Husker Nation

March 4, 2026

A staple of Nebraska Men’s Basketball for decades, legendary Husker broadcaster Kent Pavelka has made waves across the nation this season for his singular — and ecstatic — coverage of the team’s triumphant run.
Alex McMurchie in the City Campus Union.
Inspired by His Cousin, Alex Wraps Up Four Years of Dance Marathon Leadership

February 26, 2026

Senior Alex McMurchie’s cousin has had four open heart surgeries at Children’s Nebraska in Omaha, fueling his commitment to support UNL Dance Marathon and raise money for the pediatric hospital.
Hannah Bryant, a chemical engineering major, speaks with a representative from AGP during a career fair in the Nebraska Union.
How to Find Summer Internships

February 24, 2026

Finding a summer internship can feel daunting but Nebraska has resources that can make the process more manageable.
Student standing in front of climbing wall gesturing to other students
Kaden Helps Huskers Climb Higher in the Outdoor Adventures Center

February 18, 2026

The senior biological sciences major from Omaha didn’t find his passion for climbing until arriving on campus. Last fall, Kaden received a national award for his work helping students find community and fresh challenges in the Outdoor Adventures center.