As a registered dietitian and nutrition manager, Ellyn works with dining staff to create nutritious, inclusive meals, meets with students one-on-one to discuss dietary needs and encourages the campus community to explore what an individualized, healthy, balanced lifestyle looks like.
Research assistant professor and conservation photographer Mike Forsberg brings on a journey to discover the natural beauty and wonder of Nebraska during a five-day course over spring break.
At first, Melkie Sherman never planned to apply to Nebraska for acting. After a walk-in audition for Husker staff and faculty left a major impression, Melkie discovered that the Johnny Carson School of Theatre & Film was the perfect place for him to grow as a person and as an artist.
A homegrown Nebraskan and first-generation college graduate, Allison Porter Carpenter found a home in the College of Engineering at Nebraska and a future with NASA.
Senior Maddie Devericks didn’t find her calling as a teacher until after she began college. Today, her time as a student teacher at Beadle Middle School in Omaha is proof to her that she chose the right path — one she wants to continue in Nebraska.
A staple of Nebraska Men’s Basketball for decades, legendary Husker broadcaster Kent Pavelka has made waves across the nation this season for his singular — and ecstatic — coverage of the team’s triumphant run.
Senior Alex McMurchie’s cousin has had four open heart surgeries at Children’s Nebraska in Omaha, fueling his commitment to support UNL Dance Marathon and raise money for the pediatric hospital.
The senior biological sciences major from Omaha didn’t find his passion for climbing until arriving on campus. Last fall, Kaden received a national award for his work helping students find community and fresh challenges in the Outdoor Adventures center.
From humble beginnings as a small student body on a single campus to the thriving, multi-campus university it is today, here are a few facts about the University of Nebraska's earliest days in celebration of Charter Day.
A baker in the Cather Dining Center, Michelle Kim works to inject a little personality into the large batches of desserts she and her team are churning out each day.
Fulfilling a lifelong family dream, junior sports media & communication major Arden Louchheim sought out her father to help her call the Las Vegas Bowl for KRNU student radio.
The spring semester can be overwhelming, especially if you’re looking to secure professional experience for the summer or even after graduation. Luckily, we have tips to get you started.
Through the Cultivate ACCESS program, which pairs Huskers with high school mentees interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields, senior Ella Bristol has grown her leadership skills while mentoring future Huskers.
From competitions and student groups to majors and hands-on opportunities with professionals in the industry, students across campus are finding value in investing in themselves with the help of Mallory Krenk and the Center for Entrepreneurship.
As a Sustainability Ambassador, Mia Perales helps spread the word on simple and cost-effective ways Husker students can be a little more environmentally-friendly around campus.
Winter is a great opportunity to explore to get out of the cold and find a new favorite study spot — from quiet spaces to lock in to collaborative areas to work with friends.
Coming from a high school class of 36, Adam Christiansen found college life to be a big adjustment. Today, the 2013 alum is using that experience in his role as an Academic Navigator, helping students get acclimated to campus and find success in all areas of life as a Husker.
Eleanor, a senior from Kansas City, MS, was looking for a way to connect with her new Lincoln home during her first year. The Volunteer Ambassador became the perfect way for her to discover — and give back to — the city of Lincoln.
Wanting to reconnect with the true spirit of the holiday season, Lilly organized a greeting card writing event between her Zeta Phi Beta sorority and the Omega Delta Phi fraternity to break up a hectic time in the school year.
Ahead of her December 2025 graduation, the human resources management major from Grand Island reflects on how an opportunity to teach English in Japan allowed her to meet her birth family in South Korea.
Interested in video games since he was little, UNL Game Development Club fits neatly into software engineering major Parker Peterson's life at Nebraska.
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