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Chancellor Ronnie Green hands his saliva vial to Kaitlin Cartwright at the collection site by East Memorial Stadium. Green was one of more than 4,000 Huskers who were tested on Jan. 19, the first day testing was offered to the entire campus community.

Wednesday, January 20, 2021 Saliva-based testing opens, enforcement begins Jan. 25

The university is using minimally invasive, saliva-based testing as part of its multi-layered approach to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the spring semester. Here are the basics and links to take a deeper dive into the new testing protocol.

Friday, January 15, 2021 Info sessions to outline Summer Conference Assistant positions

Every summer, the university employs a 40-student team of Conference Assistants to work and live in the residence halls and responding to the day-to-day needs of the conference and camp guests.

Nebraska’s Yajvoo Shrestha shows the Safer Community app to be used as part of COVID testing on campus this spring.

Wednesday, January 13, 2021 Safer Community mobile app available for download

Safer Community — the smartphone app that will be used with saliva-based COVID-19 testing in the spring semester — is available for download.

Love Library cupola at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Monday, December 21, 2020 New report outlines ways to strengthen university’s sexual misconduct policies, response

A comprehensive review has placed the University of Nebraska–Lincoln on a course to deepen its commitment, training, policies and response to incidents of sexual misconduct.

Monday, December 21, 2020 University Health Center open during holiday shutdown for faculty, staff, students

The University Health Center at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln will be open with adjusted hours during the holiday shutdown.

Wednesday, December 16, 2020 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.

The Crunch Off event, led by the Nebraska Department of Education, encourages healthy eating, supports local agriculture and helps students and community members gain a deeper understanding of the food system. Nebraska has won the event for the second straight year.

Tuesday, December 15, 2020 Nebraska wins Crunch Off competition for second straight year

UNL Dining Services joined in the effort, sourcing local apples to 621 students at the East Campus dining hall as part of the competition.

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.

Sunday, December 13, 2020 Recycle old and broken holiday lights at Campus Recreation

Campus Recreation's intra-departmental 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 until Jan. 6, 2021.

Jacob Sherry, advisor to the Residence Hall Association (RHA) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Sunday, December 6, 2020 Student leaders, advisor, earn awards at residence halls conference

Four students and their advisor received awards for outstanding residence hall leadership in Residence Hall Association (RHA) and National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH) at the Midwest Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls (MACURH) regional leadership conference in November 2020.

The university is opening up its two free COVID-19 testing locations to anyone in the campus community who would like to get tested before traveling at the end of the fall semester. The expanded testing will be offered through Dec. 6.

Monday, November 16, 2020 COVID-19 testing sites expand end-of-semester access starting Nov. 16

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is expanding access to COVID-19 testing as the campus community prepares for the end of the fall semester on Nov. 25.

Thursday, November 12, 2020 Donation drive to help students stay warm this winter

The cost of a winter coat can be problematic for students on a tight budget. To help students who need it, Big Red Resilience and Well-being and the William H. Thompson Scholars Learning Community are collecting monetary donations to purchase coats.

Wednesday, November 4, 2020 Housing staff help students get votes counted

This is a tale about how a wee bit of election-related boredom led to inspiration.

Bicycles parked in a bike rack at the Nebraska Union.

Monday, October 26, 2020 Bike Care: 5 steps to winterize your bicycle for storage

Many cyclists and bike-commuters enjoy riding all year, regardless of the season. If you plan to put away your bike for the colder seasons, follow these steps and use your on-campus services to keep your ride in great condition.

Thursday, October 15, 2020 University of Nebraska uses ‘mechanical stomachs’ to reduce campus waste

COVID-19 has impacted nearly every aspect of this school year, but the University of Nebraska is making sure the pandemic doesn’t disrupt its sustainability efforts.

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.

ASUN president Roni Miller speaks at the virtual town hall on Sept. 24, 2020, in Lincoln, Nebraska. | Photo Illustration by Grace Kovar, Daily Nebraskan

Friday, September 25, 2020 Student Affairs leaders answer student questions in virtual town hall

Representatives of Student Affairs emphasized the importance of community and answered questions from student leaders at a town hall Thursday evening.

Karen Wills, a coordinator for University Program Council Nebraska who was diagnosed with appendix cancer in 2017, has maintained her relationships with students throughout her treatment.

Monday, September 14, 2020 Wills pushes positivity, health and safety while battling cancer

Resilience is something Karen Wills knows well. After a summer of CT scans, blood work, ultrasounds and a diagnostic laparoscopy, she was diagnosed with appendix cancer in 2017.

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.

Wednesday, August 26, 2020 Quarantine a key part of campus COVID-19 protections

Two weeks, 14 days or 336 hours. Just enough time to binge every episode of “The Office,” “Stranger Things” and “Community,” plus all 23 Marvel superhero movies — with a few hours to spare for studying, sleeping, eating and restroom breaks.