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civic engagement

The 2018 Mandela Washington Fellows pose in Memorial Stadium during a group tour.

Mandela Washington Fellowship returns to Nebraska in summer 2022

January 26, 2022

Big Event

Giving thanks and giving back

November 26, 2019

Flood water runs across roadways and into a Nebraska community after storms hit the region in March. The University of Nebraska has established programs to help students, faculty and staff impacted by the historic storms. The university is also offering students and employees opportunities to help with the recovery effort.

University seeking community hosts for flood recovery projects

April 30, 2019

Students sought for flood recovery serviceships

April 10, 2019

Keeleigh Thayn (in blue jacket) and her Gamma Phi Beta sorority sisters rake leaves along P street during the Big Event on April 7. More than 3,000 students, faculty and staff participated in the day of service.

Student-led prep powers Big Event success

April 4, 2019

Floodwaters cover roadways near Bellevue last week. As floodwaters begin to recede, the university is offering supports to students, faculty and staff.

Chancellor Green issues flood response message

March 29, 2019

Financial Literacy

Volunteers sought for financial literacy outreach project

January 29, 2019

Louise Pound Hall is framed by snow covered branches following a storm on the weekend of Jan. 12-13. Learn more about how the university distributes weather-related closure announcements at http://bit.ly/2CyLSXO.

Five big Husker stories | Jan. 21-27

January 21, 2019

Kate Christensen from Utah works on a porch rail while her husband, L1 law student Theron Christensen works on the porch column at a house on B Street. Students, faculty and staff from the College of Law participated in the city-wide Paint-A-Thon by painting four houses. August 20, 2016.

Husker Civic Challenge aims for 1.5M hours of service

January 17, 2019

Society & Culture

Children's books on a shelf

Registration open for MLK Reading Challenge

January 14, 2019

Lincoln City Council member Bennie Shobe speaks with students in the Elect to Serve pop-up course about his experiences in public office.

Huskers take deep dive into running for public office

November 6, 2018

Society & Culture

Voting will take place on November 6th, 2018

Nebraska law duo raises bar for civic activism on Election Day

November 5, 2018