Under a wash of yellow and orange lights, Alex Gryczanowski cranks up the energy at the Bourbon Theatre during the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Battle of the Bands event Sept. 30. Part of this year’s “Cosmic Cornhuskers” homecoming celebration, the event brought student bands together for a night of live music, competition and a chance to pump up the Big Red spirit.
Gryczanowski, a senior journalism and broadcasting double major, performed with her band, Eden Park. The group took home the event’s top prize of $750.
Nebraska’s annual fall celebration continues Oct. 2 with the homecoming parade and Cornstock Festival, where Huskers can grab some food, enjoy music and activities, and take in a drone show. The parade begins at 6:30 p.m., with Cornstock festivities continuing at Memorial Stadium’s East Plaza.
The celebration builds to a finale Oct. 3, when Husker football faces Maryland at Memorial Stadium. At halftime, the 2026 homecoming royalty will be crowned.
Learn more about homecoming at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
Campus photos of the week
Members of the Afrikan People’s Union perform during Showtime at the Coliseum on Sept. 28.Jordan Opp | University Communication and Marketing
Students run by a puddle near Hamilton Hall during the Homecoming 5K Fun Run. Rainy weather cleared up just in time for the run on Sept. 26.
Students celebrate a touchdown while watching the Huskers play against Michigan State in Hawks Championship Center during a football watch party on Sept. 26.
Hannah Denman, a sophomore nutritional sciences and dietetics major, gets her blood pressure read during the homecoming blood drive event on Sept. 29 in the Nebraska Union.
Members of the Afrikan People’s Union celebrate after winning the Recognized Student Organization category during Showtime at the Coliseum on Sept. 28.
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