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The Innocents Society, founded in 1903 and uniquely Nebraskan, is the Chancellor's Senior Honorary.

Each year, thirteen juniors are selected for membership based on unparalleled leadership, selfless service and superior academic excellence.

07/05/2026

Cheers to an unforgettable year! 🥂🕶️

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04/05/2026

The 121s are set in stone! 🗡️✨🕶️

18/04/2026

The just got back from a little road trip!

🏕️ Anna Newcome (Topeka, KS)
We were up bright and early for their first out-of-state home visit. We started with slushies from 7-11 before heading to Topeka West High School, then grabbed lunch at Taco Villa, a true high school classic, before climbing Burnett’s Mound to take in the city views.
Next, we explored Gage Park (yes, we rode the train) and visited the Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site, where the Innocents learned about the landmark case that ended legal segregation in public schools. We also stopped by Williams Science & Fine Arts Magnet School (Anna’s elementary school).
We ended the day at Shawnee State Lake, where the Innocents learned camping 101, including setting up tents, starting a fire with flint and steel, and making a stretcher. After foil dinners around the fire, we wrapped up the night with s’mores under the night sky! Huge thank you to Anna and her family for having us, truly an unforgettable home visit! 🫶🏽🪵

12/04/2026

Ivy Day 2026! 🌿

Honoring 122 years of excellence built on scholarship, leadership, and a commitment to serve.
From the 121s and 122s ✨

Thank you for capturing this special day for us!!

29/03/2026

It is with great honor to present the 122nd class. Congratulations, and welcome to the Innocents Society. 🕶️

27/02/2026

https://events.dancemarathon.com/teams/77229

This year, we were partnered with Julian as our Miracle Kid! His journey represents the thousands of kids who benefit from Children’s Hospital programs. His story is our “why.” ❤️🕶️

Please join us in supporting Dance Marathon and Children’s Health.
Your support helps fund life-saving care, research, and resources for kids like Julian, strong, joyful, and endlessly inspiring.

This is Julian’s Story ✨

When Julian was just six months old, he had his first bout of pneumonia. A nurse looked at him and said, “That’s what we call a happy wheezer.” That phrase has stuck ever since because it perfectly captures who Julian is, happy-go-lucky, resilient, and full of light. You would never know what he has been through unless you heard his health history.

Julian lives with severe persistent asthma and Specific Antibody Deficiency (SAD). He was diagnosed with asthma at two years old, but finding the root cause of his constant illnesses took years. Nearly every sickness settled in his lungs, pneumonia, RSV, bronchitis, croup, even strep once turned into pneumonia. As he grew older, illnesses lasted longer and treatments became more intense. Frequent steroid use helped him breathe but began to impact his growth, and his family knew something had to change.
In the summer of 2019, Julian traveled to Denver for extensive testing at National Jewish Health. Despite spending days in the hospital, he still calls it one of his favorite trips, a true testament to his spirit. After weeks of evaluation, doctors recommended IVIG infusions. With the support of his care team back home, Julian began monthly treatments in October 2019, continuing until August 2023.
While IVIG reduced infections, he eventually transitioned to weekly subcutaneous gamma globulin therapy when his veins could no longer handle frequent infusions. His immune levels are looking strong, though he still faces challenges, including a recent pneumonia scare and growth delays from years of steroid treatment. With support from his endocrinologist, he is working to jump-start his growth and stay healthy.
Today, Julian is thriving. He started high school, joined marching band, participates in activities, and even made the honor roll as a freshman. Now a sophomore, he continues to show what resilience looks like every single day.

10/02/2026

Glow Big Red is almost here! ❤️🌽
Join us Feb 11–12 (noon to noon) for 24 hours of giving back, lifting up, and showing what it truly means to be part of the Husker community.
This year, the Innocents Society is proud to participate in Glow Big Red, a university-wide giving event supporting Husker students. Every gift — big or small — makes a real impact, and donations can be directed straight to the organizations you care about most.
Thank you to our amazing alumni and supporters for helping us continue these traditions. 🕶️

https://glowbigred.unl.edu/s/Innocents-Society

23/01/2026

The Innocents Society was named for the 13 Popes Innocent. Historically, the Innocent Popes of Rome stood as champions against evil. It is our purpose to fight in the same manner, promoting all that is fair and honorable among students and with the University.

We will be watching 🕶️

12/12/2025

We started celebrating the holidays these past weekends with 2 home visits! So many sweet memories! ❤️❄️🔥

The started the hometown magic going to Mollie’s home visit in Elkhorn! We kicked things off with the coziest Thanksgiving-style meal. Afterwards, we gathered around a sweet bonfire to reflect on everything we’ve done this semester and soak in the good vibes. We ended the night playing a game her dad is creating so fun, so wholesome, and the perfect way to wrap up another weekend of unforgettable memories! 🧡✨

Then we got in the holiday spirit with Tanner’s hometown visit in Gretna. We started with one of his family’s annual traditions of going ice skating. Some of us glided like Olympians…others clung to the wall like it was a long-lost friend. After hitting the rink, we gathered at Tanner’s home for good food, festive treats, and even better memories! ⛸️✨🍪

01/11/2025

Happy Halloween, Huskers. We will be watching.

02/05/2025

I guess we’re pretty set in stone 🕶️✨

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