Recent News

Tuesday, July 21, 2020 Lincoln family chooses to let son live in UNL dorms this fall

Although there are safety precautions in place, some parents wonder how safe it’ll be living in dorms. Jeanne McClure tells us her son Kendal will be going to UNL this fall. She says they’ve decided to continue with the plans to live in the dorms.

David Strang, an events associate with Academic Services and Enrollment Management, wears a face shield from Nebraska Innovation Campus while visiting with fellow Huskers. The face shields will be distributed to offices and colleges across campus to support students who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Tuesday, July 21, 2020 Fall prep includes face shields for instructors, staff

Aiming to bridge gaps in accessibility, the university’s Services for Students with Disabilities office will begin offering clear face shields made at Nebraska Innovation Studio to colleges and offices across campus.

Friday, July 17, 2020 New LGBTQIA+ business student organization to launch

A new student organization in the College of Business is forming to build community and create opportunities for LGBTQIA+ students and allies to lift up each other.

UNL campus with Mueller Tower and Coliseum in the background.

Tuesday, July 14, 2020 NCLUDE to launch community conversations on inclusive excellence

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln is setting up a virtual space to talk candidly about inclusive excellence being a part of everyday interactions.

Christina Doku will play violin during the Classical Evening at Maxwell Arboretum on July 15.

Sunday, July 12, 2020 12 free events happening in the next 12 days

Outdoor music concerts, karaoke, gratitude groups, and RSO trainings are a few of things to check out.

Two students rent a kayak from UNL's Outdoor Adventures Center.

Sunday, July 12, 2020 Easy 1-day summer trips near Lincoln to enjoy sun and water

The Outdoor Adventure Center is once again renting out canoes, kayaks and stand-up paddle boards. Even around Lincoln, there are plenty of beautiful locations to spend a day on the water. Choose your equipment, desired destination, and enjoy your day-long getaway.

Saturday, July 11, 2020 Back-to-School Countdown: Do these things now with only 5 weeks until fall semester

Only five weeks remain until the fall semester begins on August 17, 2020. Here’s some things you can do in the next two weeks to get a jump start on your return to campus and minimize delays.

Thursday, July 9, 2020 Nebraska unwavering in supports for international students

University of Nebraska–Lincoln leaders voiced continued support for international students following a July 6 announcement by the federal government.

Batool Ibrahim, a member of the Black Student Union, leads protestors in chants as they march from the Nebraska State Capitol to Andersen Hall on June 13.

Thursday, July 9, 2020 Panel discussion to feature Black Student Union, BLM leaders

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Chancellor’s Commission on the Status of People of Color and TRIO Programs will host a public Zoom and livestream event on the Black Student Union from 6 to 8 p.m. July 15.

Monday, July 6, 2020 Re-opening: Bookstore, unions, rec centers, library and more

On July 1, the general seating and lounge areas - and the Starbucks - reopen in both Nebraska Unions. More spaces across campus open July 6.