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A student delivers a vial of saliva at the Nebraska Union COVID-19 test location on Jan. 18. All students, faculty and staff are going through re-entry testing at the start of the spring semester. The testing system will shift to focus on residence halls and Greek houses next week.

Wednesday, January 19, 2022 COVID-19 testing to focus on residence halls, Greek houses

To get a better understanding of virus trends on campus, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln is temporarily shifting COVID-19 screening to all students living in on-campus congregate housing.

Students participate in a group fitness class at the Campus Rec Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln [courtesy photo | Campus Recreation]

Friday, January 14, 2022 Group Fitness classes now only $20 for the semester

Beginning this spring, the price of the All Class Pass for students to participate in group fitness classes at the Campus Rec Centers is significantly reduced. Previously priced at $48, the pass is now only $20 for the entire spring semester (a 58% savings).

Undergraduate scholarship applications for the 2022-23 academic year are due by Feb. 1, 2022.

Friday, January 14, 2022 Apply online for 2022-23 Scholarships and Financial Aid before Feb. 1

Scholarships are granted on a first-come, first-serve basis — applying soon will lock in your eligibility. The application closes Feb 1, 2022. Here's how to apply for scholarships awarded either by the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid or an academic college in just two steps.

UNL students paddle through a canyon of the Rio Grande River on a canoe trip organized by Outdoor Adventures at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. [courtesy photo | Outdoor Adventures]

Thursday, January 13, 2022 Outdoor Adventures offers canoeing, backpacking, and rock climbing trips for Spring Break

Three amazing adventure trips are being offered to UNL students for Spring Break: canyon canoeing in Texas; backpacking in Escalante N.P. in Utah; and rock climbing in the Wichita Mountains. Space is limited - so immediate action is required to secure a spot.

Monday, January 10, 2022 Nominations open for student luminary, service to students awards

Nominations are being sought for the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Student Luminary Awards — an honor designed to recognize 10 students for their exceptional leadership and commitment — and the James V. Griesen Service to Students Award.

Students exercise on the step machines and ellipticals at the Rec & Wellness Center on East Campus. (photo by Craig Chandler | University Communication]

Friday, January 7, 2022 Tips to successfully navigate the crowds at the rec centers

The first few weeks of the spring semester are always the busiest time of the year at the Campus Rec Centers. Cold weather, new year resolutions, and not-yet-busy schedules have students swarming to the indoor facilities, sometimes leading to heartache and frustration at how crowded the spaces can be. Here are 11 tips for navigating to success as the semester begins.

Monday, January 3, 2022 Campus Rec to recycle old, broken holiday lights

Campus Recreation's sustainability committee is providing holiday light recycling for students, staff and faculty. Old, broken and outdated strands of lights can be dropped in collection boxes at the Campus Rec Center and Outdoor Adventures Center on City Campus and the Rec & Wellness Center on East Campus through Jan. 6.

City Campus at the beginning of the semester

Tuesday, December 21, 2021 Fall-ing for Nebraska | Fall Photo Recap

A celebration of student life during Fall 2021 at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

A Holidays for Little Huskers organizer carries gifts in to the Women's Center.

Monday, December 20, 2021 Holidays for Little Huskers provides gifts for student parents

Bags and boxes full of puzzles, toys and tiny clothes took over the Women’s Center the week of Dec. 13. The items were collected for Holidays for Little Huskers, a toy drive organized since 2018 to benefit the smallest members of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln community.

Bryan Chavez, a first-generation student who graduates Dec. 18, 2021.

Friday, December 17, 2021 NCPA helps fuel Chavez’s collegiate dreams

As a first-generation student from an immigrant family, Bryan Chavez didn’t always see college as accessible. But through scholarships from the Nebraska College Preparatory Academy and the support of his loved ones, Chavez will accomplish his goal on Dec. 18 by graduating from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln with degrees in computer science and mathematics.