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Junior History major, Taylor Hostert, being prepared to donate blood during the Homecoming We Give Blood Drive. Hostert is a student ambassador for Abbot and the Big Ten’s “We Give Blood Drive.”

Hostert rallies Huskers to give blood, compete for $1 million

October 9, 2026

Raffi Viton, who grew up in Naperville, Illinois, said he didn’t fully understand the power of Husker fans until he attended "Volleyball Day in Nebraska."

Viton tells the story of Husker volleyball through his lens

October 2, 2026

Society & Culture

Ella Rudney, a psychology major from Grand Island, New York, said the challenges of life as a student-athlete are very real, but the support she’s found through Husker Athletics have helped her stay confident and successful every step of the way.

Rudney looks beyond the field as final Husker soccer season begins

September 25, 2026

Society & Culture

Alexander Pena Ibanez, a sophomore biology major from Lincoln, uses his involvement in Out of the Darkness UNL to encourage more students to open up about their mental health needs and connect them with resources to help on campus.

Pena Ibanez turns personal mental health experience into advocacy

September 18, 2026

Jayda Turner, a child, youth and family studies major from Bellevue, shows off her baton skills outside Memorial Stadium. A feature twirler for the Cornhusker Marching Band, Turner returned to Nebraska after twirling for another Big Ten university during her first year of college.

World champion twirler makes Husker debut

September 11, 2026

Society & Culture

Don Softley is photographed in the Grant fire station, with yellow firefighting gear behind him.

Softley turns gratitude into decades of service as volunteer firefighter

September 10, 2026

Society & Culture

udson Carrico, a Broadcasting and Journalism major, and the Drum Major for the Cornhusker Marching band also works for Huskers Athletics. Carrico has a unique opportunity of seeing all aspects of gameday. Hudson poses in “The Cage” in the basement of Kimball Recital Hall where the uniforms are stored for the summer.

Carrico helps shape Husker traditions that inspired him

September 4, 2026

After graduating from high school in Miami with a long list of accomplishments, Alanah Charles chose Nebraska for the opportunities she saw to keep exploring her interests and getting involved.

Charles ventures from Miami to launch her Husker journey

August 28, 2026

Korben Ockander met his best friend and roommate during a Big Red Welcome event at the Campus Recreation Center during his first week at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. He said that had he chosen to not attend that event, he’s might’ve missed out on a lifelong friendship.

For Ockander, a new semester feels like coming home

August 21, 2026

Society & Culture

Meredith Fontana, a senior Forensic Science major, is an RA this school year in the Knoll Residence Hall. Fontana poses in her dorm in Knoll.

A chance stop on campus led to life-changing Husker journey

August 14, 2026

Caleb Hans, a senior computer engineering and robotics engineering major from Omaha, connects black powder charges to the flight computers' E-matches that helped the rocket launch.

Husker Rocketry launches to success at international competition

August 7, 2026

Science & Technology

Avery McGee sits at a table in the UNL Learning Lab.

McGee finds calling through personal experience, hands-on research

July 31, 2026