Student Leadership

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.

Dance Marathon members show money raised with signs

Friday, December 17, 2021 10 ways Huskers are helping others

While it’s impossible to list every good deed our students, faculty and staff have done, we collected a few here to inspire future do-gooders and give public kudos to these inspiring Huskers.

Wednesday, December 1, 2021 Nebraska Rowing has persevered for half a century

Nebraska Crew – as a club sport – got its start 50 years ago. The alumni gathered this fall to reminisce and raise $70,000 for their organization.

Student in crowd of others attending a speaking event with political leaders.

Wednesday, November 3, 2021 Night of Listening to bring students, elected officials together

Huskers are invited to attend and participate in "Night of Listening" at 7 p.m. Nov. 9 in the Nebraska Union Swanson Auditorium. A student-led town-hall event, the mission of Night of Listening is to “create a space for students and elected officials to share with and listen to each other’s hopes and visions for safe and productive communities in Nebraska and nationwide.”

Monday, October 25, 2021 3 ways to improve your college experience next year

College offers the unique experience of living with friends, exploring a variety of on-campus events, and growing through your academic experiences and campus/community involvement. It’s never too early to start thinking about how you hope to improve that experience in 2022-23.

Columns at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Wednesday, October 20, 2021 Registration open for Gender Equity Conference

Nebraska Sen. Megan Hunt will deliver the keynote address during the sixth annual Gender Equity Conference.

Wednesday, October 13, 2021 Anderson finds campus community while in recovery

As a new Nebraska Law student, Tim Anderson was looking to find community in Lincoln. He found it in the Collegiate Recovery Community.

Wednesday, October 13, 2021 Rangel sets sights on improving others’ mental health

Meet Bex Rangel, a psychology major from Bellevue, Nebraska. From working as a well-being coach on campus and a youth supervisor at Boys Town, to advocating for BIPOC mental health education and joining the Family Development Lab, Rangel is committed to helping others.

Friday, October 1, 2021 Cornstock, parade headline homecoming festivities Oct. 1

Events across campus will take place Oct. 1, the penultimate day of homecoming week at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, including the rejuvenated Cornstock festival.

Nebraska Club Rowing women's team in 1973

Friday, September 24, 2021 Nebraska club rowing celebrates 50 year anniversary

The rowing team at Nebraska was founded by Nebraska graduate student Alan Maybee who was interested in bringing the sport to UNL despite the state being triply landlocked. The men's team was formed in 1969 and the women’s team in 1972.

Scrabble board graphic with REACH acronym spelled out

Thursday, September 23, 2021 REACH teaches students to assist those dealing with suicide

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s REACH Training program encourages students to connect with those struggling with suicidal thoughts.

2021 Homecoming Royalty at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Sunday, September 12, 2021 20 Huskers named 2021 Homecoming royalty finalists

2021 Homecoming Royalty -- Front row (from left to right): Skyler Gubbels, Madison Zumpfe, Chloe Higgins, Anna Suppes, Tori Pedersen, Audra Heyne, Makayla Gill, Leigh Jahnke, Jadyn Cattau, Katie Lamb; Back row: Luke Gomez, Josh Thiele, Riley Knust, Samuel Stott, Grant Holst, Zachary Cheek, Ethan Carlson, Bobby Martin, Ryker Hoy, Will Parker.

Twenty senior students have been selected as University of Nebraska-Lincoln homecoming royalty finalists.

Sunday, August 29, 2021 Homecoming Competition Info Session & Registration

Feel the excitement of campus traditions through the 2021 Homecoming competition. Recognized Student Organizations, sororities, fraternities and residence hall floors and complexes can register to participate in individual competitions to accumulate points toward overall bragging rights.

Miller Hall, prior to being razed in summer 2021. [Craig Chandler | University Communication]

Friday, August 13, 2021 What's new and what's moved since you were last on campus

For true first-year students, you may not even notice. For upper-level students, you might have been away from campus much longer than this past summer. As you step onto campus again, here's a few things that might catch your attention.

Wednesday, July 14, 2021 Register your RSO for fall events

Big Red Welcome includes many great opportunities for Recognized Student Organizations. Sign up now!

Nora Husein of Lincoln conducts a science experiment during her after-school club in 2019.

Tuesday, June 22, 2021 59 Husker students serving as HALO mentors this summer

Fifty-nine University of Nebraska–Lincoln students have been selected to lead Nebraska children in grades K-12 in summer activities through the new Huskers After-School and Summer Learning Opportunities (HALO) program.

Monday, April 26, 2021 10 honored with Student Luminary Awards

Ten University of Nebraska-Lincoln students — eight undergraduates and two graduate students — were awarded Student Luminary Awards to recognize their exceptional leadership and commitment to improving the campus and community.

Monday, April 19, 2021 Earthstock Block Party is April 22

The Environmental Sustainability Committee will host the Earthstock Block Party from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. April 22 in the Meier Commons. It will include 17 booths to help celebrate Earth Day and Earthstock.

Winners of the Student Impact Awards were announced April 15, 2021 at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln [ Mike Jackson | Student Affairs ]

Friday, April 16, 2021 Winners announced for Student Impact Awards

The annual Student Impact Awards were announced for 2020-21 by Student Leadership, Involvement, & Community Engagement at an afternoon reception on April 15.