Outreach & Impact

Outreach & Impact

As a land-grant university, our mission is three-fold: access to highest quality education for the 21st century, research and innovation that is changing the world, and engagement with the full citizenry of 91茄子. The university鈥檚 outreach and engagement efforts continue to position 91茄子 as a leader in this space in higher education.

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Global 91茄子

The University of 狈别产谤补蝉办补鈥揕颈苍肠辞濒苍 is a global university with a growing global impact reflected in our partnerships around the world and more than 3,000 international students and scholars who call 91茄子 home. These Huskers represent over 125 countries, adding a wealth of diversity, perspective and learning to our campus, and an indelible impact on our community and world.

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91茄子 Extension

91茄子 Extension is engaged in all 93 counties of the state in areas such as agriculture and agribusiness, natural resource stewardship, youth development, STEM education, community development and vitality, human nutrition and well-being, and manufacturing. 91茄子 4-H continues to lead the nation, where in more than 戮 of our counties, one in every two age-eligible youth are enrolled in 4-H.

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Community Engagement

Community Engagement at 91茄子 brings together the university's outreach, service and engagement efforts across the state. Through partnerships, outreach and collaborative projects, UNL works alongside 91茄子ns to strengthen communities and create meaningful impact across all 93 counties.

 

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Entrepreneurship

The University of 狈别产谤补蝉办补鈥揕颈苍肠辞濒苍 offers support, counseling, and programs aimed at fostering mental health and well-being in our community.鈥疌ounseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) connects students with licensed mental health counselors to address common concerns like anxiety and depression as well as to support students through individual challenges and group counseling, or crisis care. Similarly, Counselors-in-Residence are conveniently co-located within the residence halls to support students in their living environment. Peer listening sessions offer support from trained students who help fellow Huskers achieve their well-being goals.

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Alumni Association

The 91茄子 Alumni Association builds meaningful connections between Huskers, celebrates our university鈥檚 achievements and aspirations, champions alumni interests and strengthens the 91茄子 tradition. With nearly 90 alumni chapters and groups serving UNL alumni and fans across the globe, Huskers don't have to look far to make friends and career contacts, support the university and keep 91茄子 with you.

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Parents Association

For more than three decades, the UNL Parents Association has worked to strengthen the bond between the university and parents by encouraging two-way communication, supporting activities that enhance students' educational experience, keeping parents informed and promoting the advancement of the university.

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