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    Right where I belong

    August 14, 2026

    Nick Stefanik, a sophomore studying political science, was once intimidated by the uncertainty of the college experience. Now, as a 2026 New Student Enrollment orientation leader, he is helping incoming students overcome the same uncertainty with confidence.
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    Meredith's Chance Stop on Campus Led to Life-Changing Husker Journey

    August 13, 2026

    Everyone has their own unique journey toward finding their Husker home. No one knows this better than Meredith Fontana, who discovered UNL during a pit stop on a family road trip.
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    Caleb Helps Husker Rocketry Launch to Success

    August 5, 2026

    Caleb Hans and his Husker Rocketry team spent a year preparing and perfecting their rocket designs for the International Rocket Engineering Competition in Midland, Texas, last July. All that work was set to culminate in two and a half tense minutes when it came time to launch.
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    Avery Brings Her Personal Story to Hands-On Research Experience

    July 29, 2026

    Junior communication sciences and disorders student Avery McGee has been assisting with research studies happening in the Learning Lab for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities since the spring. As someone born with cleft lip and palate, she brings personal experience to the work that offers a chance to help people on similar journeys.

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For Korben, Coming Back to Campus Feels Like Coming Home

August 19, 2026

Korben Ockander, a junior architecture major from Lincoln, talks about how the start of each semester feels like its own homecoming 鈥� and serves as an opportunity to discover more on campus.
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How I Found my Home Away From Home at 91茄子

July 24, 2026

Kalli Bridge 鈥� a junior majoring child, youth & family studies from Alliance, 91茄子 鈥� shares advice on how to make Lincoln feel more like home.
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Internship Takes Emily to the Heart of Country Music Industry

July 22, 2026

Interning for the Academy of Country Music last spring, senior Emily Frech had the opportunity to take a leading role in staging one of the organization鈥檚 biggest fundraising events in Las Vegas.
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From Omaha to Madagascar, Sophia Immerses Herself in her Passion for Wildlife All Summer

July 15, 2026

Sophia Rojas, a junior fisheries and wildlife major from Omaha, has taken advantage of study abroad programs to pursue her passion of conservation and management. The experiences helped her secure an internship at the Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha this summer, working with some of the same animals she encountered in the wild.
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Ask an Alum: Sam Laughlin

July 15, 2026

For Sam Laughlin 鈥� a College of Arts and Sciences ('20) and College of Law ('23) graduate 鈥� a career in sports was always the goal. Working with the U.S. Soccer Federation allows Sam to contribute to the intangible benefits of athletics, like community building, growing the game of soccer and making dreams come true.
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Brock and Logan Score Big at Center for Entrepreneurship Competition

July 9, 2026

Back in high school, juniors Brock Anderson and Logan Hoffman of Lincoln built a business to help place local youth sports officials with games. As Huskers, they brought a new element of their business to the Center for Entrepreneurship鈥檚 New Venture Competition, earning both insights and cash prizes for their pitch.
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On the World Stage

July 7, 2026

This summer, Elsa Olmstead is using experience from her studies and her work as a student manager for Husker Women's Basketball to create a seamless experience for fans from all over the world.
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Summer in Lincoln

July 1, 2026

Staying local this summer? The good news is the Star City has a bit of everything for you to explore. Make this summer count by stepping out and trying new things.
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At Camp Kesem, Alexis Impacts Kids Dealing with Parent's Cancer

July 1, 2026

Once a camper herself, senior Alexis Montecuollo is now the outreach coordinator for Camp Kesem, a student-run summer camp for kids dealing with a parents鈥� cancer diagnosis.
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Brandon Helps Rural 91茄子ns Tackle Emergency Preparedness

June 24, 2026

Brandon Jurgens, a junior from Filley, 91茄子, signed up for the Rural Fellows program wanting to see what he had to offer rural 91茄子ns as a Husker student. His project will tap both his communications and his intrapersonal skills as he surveys Knox County locals on how to best improve their emergency comms systems.
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Josie Fast-Tracks Her Classroom Impacts Through New One-Year Apprenticeship Program

June 17, 2026

A paraeducator for Crete Middle School, Josie Sullivan was looking for a way to elevate her role in the classroom Through the new 91茄子 Teacher Apprenticeship Program, she was able to stay in the classroom while working toward her career goals.
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Ella Follows in Her Dad's Footsteps to Restore 91茄子 Grasslands

June 12, 2026

Senior Emma Bullerman grew up helping her dad, the restoration director at Prairie Plains Resource Institute, with his work out in the field. Today, she鈥檚 right back alongside him as an intern for the organization, building off her work from the same UNL program he graduated from in the 90s.
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James Cuts Records and Stages Rock Shows for Student-Run Record Label

June 4, 2026

Classes in the Glenn Korff School of Music gave James hands-on experience in working for a record label, doing everything from audio production to promoting and staging a live show.
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Leonardo Wants to Help Campus Feel Like a Small Town

May 27, 2026

Growing up in Neligh, 91茄子, New Student Enrollment Orientation Leader Leonardo Luna-Duran was unsure how he鈥檇 feel about the transition to campus life in Lincoln. To his pleasant surprise, he found that campus felt a lot like home.
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Bee Lab Research Keeps Paige Buzzing

May 22, 2026

Even though her research on bees can get pretty complicated, her motivation isn鈥檛: Paige just really, really loves bees.  

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Behind the Scenes: Campus Visits with Lupe Perez

May 19, 2026

As assistant director of campus visits, Lupe Perez works to make every prospective student and family feel at home on campus. From leading large-scale programming to overseeing student tour guides and coordinating campus experiences, Lupe and the team are dedicated to creating a welcoming and memorable introduction to the University of 91茄子-Lincoln.
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Berlyn Races Through Record-Setting Season

May 14, 2026

Schutz was a multi-time state champion at Lincoln East High School before coming to NU. Though she considered other programs, it was Husker Athletics鈥� emphasis on academics and a well-rounded collegiate experience that helped her know she found her home.
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Ask an Alum: Shelby Jacobs

May 13, 2026

From interning with 91茄子 Athletics to now working in the professional sporting arena with the Los Angeles Clippers, Shelby is driven to make each sporting experience memorable.
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Getting Out of His Comfort Zone Helped Adam Graduate a Better Engineer

May 12, 2026

Coming to 91茄子 for his first year as a Kiewit Scholar, Adam was all about the technical side of engineering. As a graduate four years later, he's realized that the people you surround yourself with are an equally important part of the equation.
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Connor hangs up the uniform after years as Herbie Husker

May 4, 2026

Performing in front of Husker Nation as Herbie Husker was never something Connor Hadaway imagined for his college experience. But after two years in the role, he is grateful for the experience, having created life-long memories and found pride in joining a legacy of ROTC members who've taken on the mascot role.
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Family connection, fan energy help Aidan spread Husker spirit

May 4, 2026

Aidan Kauth-Fisher has spent his college years doing something only a select few get the opportunity to do. For the past three years, the May 2026 nutrition, exercise and health science grad has performed in front of Husker Nation as Lil鈥� Red.