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Huskers should carry some essential items in their backpacks.

Tuesday, August 4, 2020 Back-to-School Countdown: Essentials every student should carry in their backpack

Here's some essential items to carry each day in your backpack - ensuring you have everything you could possibly need in a pinch without overloading yourself with unnecessary items.

Friday, July 31, 2020 Money Matters: Building a student budget

A budget is essential for staying on top of your finances, especially during college. It might seem overwhelming to set up an entire budget, yet the benefits and skills can have a positive impact on your life.

Friday, July 31, 2020 Back-to-School Countdown: Prepare emotionally and mentally to return to campus

Only two weeks to go… August 17 is right around the corner. With the end of summer inching ever closer and the upcoming excitement building for the fall semester, you can follow these four tips from Big Red Resilience and Well-being to help prepare your emotional well-being.

The university is requiring that facial coverings be worn during the fall semester when indoors and when social distancing cannot be observed. Students and employees will each receive two masks each.

Wednesday, July 29, 2020 University finalizes mask delivery plans for fall semester

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is preparing to deliver more than 60,000 cloth masks to its students, instructors, researchers and staff. Every member of the campus community will receive two cloth masks — one red, one black.

Tuesday, July 28, 2020 King named assistant vice chancellor for student affairs

Kelli King has been named an assistant vice chancellor for student affairs. She starts in the new role on Aug. 1.

Monday, July 27, 2020 Back-to-School Countdown: Only 3 weeks to go. Do these 4 things now.

Here are the things you should be doing this week so you are ready for a strong start to the academic year on August 17, 2020.

Nate Berks trims a client's hair inside Berks Barbershop.

Monday, July 27, 2020 Giving Back: Support Black-owned businesses in Lincoln this August

August is National Black Business Month. Whether you’re looking for a bite to eat, a place to get your hair done, or a way to give back to the community, show your support for these Black-owned businesses in Lincoln.

courtesy of Omaha World Herald [omaha.com]

Thursday, July 23, 2020 UNL asks students, staff and faculty for formal coronavirus protection pledge

The pledge is called the Cornhusker Commitment and it encourages faculty members, staff and students to commit to protecting themselves and the community from the virus.

Thursday, July 23, 2020 UNL handing out face masks to all students on campus this fall

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln will be giving each student two face coverings when they return this fall to campus, in order to stop the spread of COVID-19.

All masked up, students make lunch selections in the Cather Dining Center earlier this summer.

Thursday, July 23, 2020 Chancellor outlines testing plans for fall semester

University of Nebraska–Lincoln plans for a return to on-campus, in-person instruction this fall include offering COVID-19 testing through a partnership with a state program.