Diversity and Inclusion

Sunday, December 13, 2020 Huskers step up big with donations in November

Individuals, departments, and the community opened their hearts (and wallets) to give over 275 items for an annual gift drive, plus thousands of dollars in a new donation drive to keep Husker students warm during the cold months.

Huskers gather for a candlelight vigil inside the Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center.

Monday, December 7, 2020 A Magnificent Milestone: Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center Turns 10

A decade of warm welcomes to all who enter.

Monday, October 19, 2020 Pronouns 101 to discuss gender identities and respect

The LGBTQA+ Center will host a session on Pronouns 101 via Zoom at 2 p.m. Oct. 21. The presentation will examine the use of pronouns, how they connect with gender identities and how to respectful of other people’s pronoun use.

Friday, October 9, 2020 Black Greek 101 event offered via Zoom

Black Greek 101 will take place from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Oct. 12 via Zoom.

Thursday, October 8, 2020 Explore Lincoln: 5 things to do this October

Though the pandemic has restricted where we can go and what we can do this fall, there are still plenty of safe ways to explore campus and stay connected with others.

Sara Qudus (left), Michelle Ebrahim and Susan Qudus pose for a picture.

Monday, October 5, 2020 Afghan Student Association returns to campus

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln hosts an array of international student organizations, allowing students to form attachments with peers from across the globe. Out of 34 international student organizations, one group has been without leadership for 12 years: the Afghan Student Association. In March 2020, this changed.

Karen Kassebaum, assistant vice chancellor of inclusive leadership and learning with the Office of Diversity and Inclusion

Wednesday, September 30, 2020 My Husker Action celebrates measures addressing racism, unjust practices

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln has launched a project to celebrate the work of Huskers who acknowledge and demonstrate actions intended to eradicate systematic racism, injustice and inequality.

100 Year Anniversary of Women's Right to Vote

Thursday, September 24, 2020 UNL Women’s Center plans to celebrate 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage

This year marks the 100th anniversary of women’s right to vote. The Center for Advocacy, Response and Education and the Women’s Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln are hosting an event about the history of women’s suffrage in Nebraska.

Wednesday, September 16, 2020 Putting self first is focus of First Gen event

Big Red Resilience and Well-Being and First Generation Nebraska will host First Gen Friday at 2 p.m. Sept. 18 via Zoom.

Friday, September 11, 2020 ASUN allocates funds to Women’s Center for sexual wellness kits

The Association of Students of the University of Nebraska passed a piece of legislation allocating funds to promote sexual wellness at its weekly Zoom meeting Wednesday.

Friday, September 11, 2020 Transgender activist to host virtual event on Sept. 16

UPC Nebraska, in partnership with the LGBTQA+ Resource Center and Women’s Center, will host a presentation from Kate Bornstein at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 16 via Zoom.

Thursday, September 10, 2020 Omicron Delta Kappa applicants sought

Omicron Delta Kappa — one of four members of the Honor Society Caucus, a consortium of the most prestigious honor societies in the country — is now accepting applications from college juniors and seniors who have a cumulative GPA in the top 35% of their class in their respective college.

Wednesday, September 9, 2020 Husker Dialogues inspires Adhikari, Bracht to give back

For Nebraska undergraduates Saisha Adhikari and Carter Bracht, journeys launched by Husker Dialogues took separate (but diverging) paths that have developed leadership skills, greater understanding on inclusivity and a desire to give back.

Friday, September 4, 2020 Comedian Bill Posley coming to Nebraska Union

Comedian Bill Posley will perform "The Day I Became Black" at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 9 in the Nebraska Union Centennial Room.

Student wearing mask studies in front of Broyhill Fountain

Friday, September 4, 2020 Explore Lincoln: 7 things to do this September

Though the pandemic has restricted where we can go and what we can do this fall, there are still plenty of safe ways to explore campus and stay connected with others.

Aerial image of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Friday, August 28, 2020 Student support program earns $2.95M in federal funding

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Student Support Services program has received a five-year, $2,952,820 grant from the U.S. Department of Education to continue helping low-income and first-generation undergraduate students earn college degrees.

Friday, August 28, 2020 11 campus happenings to check out this week

Civic challenge fair, coffee talks, study abroad, and career fair preparations are some of the highlights students can join August 31 to September 6, 2020.

Batool Ibrahim, a junior political science and global studies major, is the president of the Black Student Union, and serves as a senator in ASUN.

Wednesday, August 26, 2020 Black Student Union president determined to foster change

Since beginning her first year at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, Batool Ibrahim has endeavored to change the landscape around her.

Tuesday, August 25, 2020 Program helping Lincoln students find success faces recruiting barriers amid pandemic

Normally this week educational specialists with the Educational Talent Search program would be in schools across Lincoln, looking for kids who need a little extra push to get through to college. But because of the pandemic, their recruiting has gotten more difficult, and they want families to know they’re still out there.

Nebraska College Preparatory Academy members (from left) Brisly Carrera, Gaye Gwion and Guadalupe Esquivel are pictured celebrating their May 2020 graduation from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. The NCPA is on track to graduate 90% of its class of 2016 members, a new record for the program.

Friday, August 14, 2020 14 years in, preparatory academy celebrates record grad rates

Guadalupe Esquivel didn’t have the pomp and circumstance of an in-person commencement ceremony to mark earning her bachelor’s degree from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln this past May. As the first in her family to go to college, however, receiving her diploma in the mail was still worth all the celebration in the world.