Student Leadership

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 SLICE offering Courageous Dialogue workshops

Huskers are invited to participate in a Courageous Dialogue workshop that is designed to foster meaningful and transformative conversations.

Student takes a photo with a Cause The Change tote bag in front of a denim wall in support of sexual assault survivors on Denim Day 2023.

Sunday, April 21, 2024 Outside events abound among the 5 can’t-miss happenings this week

Enjoy the spring weather this week (April 22-28), and spend time with your friends playing games, exploring Lincoln by bike, or supporting other Huskers leading up to Nebraska's Spring Game on Saturday.

Husker Vote Coalition member explains to a student how to register to vote at a voter registration table on campus.

Monday, April 15, 2024 Voter registration tables take over Love Library all week + 7 other events

DO: Register to vote. Volunteer to clean up litter. Paint a succulent pot. Play music bingo. WATCH: Students compete in an entrepreneurial competition. ASUN Student Government transition. Discounted movies at The Ross. Check out all that's happening on campus this week.

Student watches the sandhill cranes migrating at Platte River Valley.

Monday, March 25, 2024 Conversations, cooking, and cranes highlight this week's featured events

Join conversations about consent, women's voting rights, and trans visibility; Learn to prepare a salmon sushi bake and protein bowls; and take a trip to watch the migration of sandhill cranes. Keep reading for the featured events March 25-29.

Spring on city campus. April 18, 2023. [Photo by Craig Chandler | University Communication & Marketing]

Friday, March 1, 2024 March is Women's History Month. Celebrate at these 8 events & activities.

National Women’s History Month is an annual celebration for the length of March to recognize and appreciate contributions from women throughout history. Keep reading for the featured events occurring this month at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Monday, February 12, 2024 Career Fairs & Glow Big Red are the big events this week

Meet with hundreds of employers in one place at the University Career & Internship Fair Feb 13-15. Plus, the hunt is on...for ten Husker stocking hats that will be hidden across City and East Campus, each with a gift value you can designate to the Glow Big Red cause of your choice.

Students participate in a Basics Meditation group fitness class at Campus Recreation Center.

Friday, January 26, 2024 Explore cuisine, clubs, meditation, and more at 7 events this week

Browse hundreds of posters for sale, attend the final MLK Week commemorative event, celebrate Black History Month with a delicious dinner, practice mindful meditation, and cheer on the women's basketball and men's gymnastics teams at home.

Friday, January 19, 2024 9 campus-wide events to look forward to during spring semester

Adventure, dancing, sports, clubs, careers, and more. Mark your calendars for these nine spring semester campus-wide events you won’t want to miss.

Paul Pechous [Photo by Craig Chandler, University Communication]

Friday, August 25, 2023 Husker Dialogues: Q&A with Paul Pechous

As the ASUN President and a Husker Dialogues speaker, senior special education (7-12) and political science major Paul Pechous hopes to make a lasting impact on campus and in the Husker community. He believes in the power of each individual’s story in adding value to our university and the family within. Through his leadership on campus, Paul aims to uplift student voices through listening, learning, loving and doing more.

Wednesday, May 24, 2023 Student life at Nebraska by the numbers

Explore student leadership, involvement and experiences during the 2022-23 academic year by the numbers.

Tuesday, May 9, 2023 16 honored with Student Impact Awards

The Student Impact Awards were announced for 2022-23 by Student Leadership, Involvement and Community Engagement at an evening reception in the Nebraska Union on May 4.

Student Resident Assistants pose for a group photo.

Thursday, April 13, 2023 Student employees connect to campus, communities

April 10-15, 2023 is National Student Employee Appreciation Week. Check out our Exposure photo story to meet students working across Student Affairs at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Learn how these student employees are building connections to campus resources and communities and learning valuable skills for their future career goals.

Emma Farson, senior biological sciences and psychology double major at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Monday, February 27, 2023 A Major Moment: Emma Farson

Emma Farson, senior biological sciences and psychology double major, shares the experiences that have enriched her time in college and helped her find her way at UNL in the College of Arts and Sciences.

2022 Student Luminary recipient Marielena Moreno accepts her award during the reception in Hawks Hall.

Tuesday, January 10, 2023 Nominees sought for student luminary, service to students honors

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.

Troy Scheer holds sign with "I'm a Husker & Giving Back on Campus"

Tuesday, January 10, 2023 Scheer finds ways to serve others on campus and in career

Troy Scheer, a first-year nursing student, has racked up five semesters of volunteer work with the Husker Pantry. The Husker is looking forward to continuing to serve others through his career in health care.

Friday, January 6, 2023 Hit refresh button in January

Between the cold weather, the start of a new semester and getting out of “winter break mode”, January can sometimes feel like a bit of a drag. The good news? We’ve put together a list of simple, easy things you can do this month that can help you get back into the swing of things and ready to start the semester off right.

Friday, December 16, 2022 Olson-Whitefeather leaves legacy of advocacy, leadership on campus

Nasia Olson-Whitefeather has become a leader who never settles for being passively involved. Through her various leadership roles within the multicultural sorority Delta Xi Nu, as president of UNITE (University of Nebraska–Lincoln Intertribal Exchange), and in her ongoing advocacy for Indigenous students at the university, Olson-Whitefeather aimed to amplify the voices of those around her — a practice she views as key to effective leadership.

A few students smile for a photo at Life In Lincoln: Global Groove

Tuesday, December 13, 2022 PHOTOS: Falling for Nebraska U in '22

Sunflower images [Art by Alec Gettert | Daily Nebraskan]

Monday, November 14, 2022 New student organization boosts community through Random Acts of Kindness

The Random Acts of Kindness club harnesses kindness to improve emotional well-being and create positive change at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Founded this semester, RAK engages in service work and volunteer opportunities with a mission to create a ripple effect of kindness across UNL, passing kindness from one stranger to the next.

Stack of books with coffee sitting in the leaves

Monday, November 7, 2022 Coping during "crunch time"

November usually means “crunch time” in the fall semester. Fall break and Halloween are behind us, tests and projects are coming up fast, with finals looming just after Thanksgiving break. Have no fear – we have tips for managing end-of-semester stress to avoid burnout.