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This is the official page for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Honors Program.

02/13/2026

Thank you to all of our amazing donors!

05/20/2024

Congratulations to our May 2024 Honors graduates! This group of graduates have made an impact on the Honors Program during their time at UNL. There isn’t enough time to spotlight every graduate, but we would like to share their commendable achievements:

• 197 Honors graduates from 56 different majors.

• 160 of those degrees—or a whopping 81%—were earned with distinction, high distinction, or highest distinction from their colleges.

• As a class, this group earned a collective college GPA average is 3.87, which they have earned while completing over 28,000 college credit hours, over 6600 of which were Honors hours.

• 26 graduates have maintained a perfect 4.0 GPA throughout college, reaching the elite status of Chancellor’s Scholar.

• 16 graduates are the first person in their family to complete a 4-year degree.

• 4 graduates were recognized among all peers on campus as Student Luminaries or through the SLICE Student Impact Awards – the leaders who shine brightest, lighting the path for others’ success. Additionally, several were finalists and honorable mentions for these awards.

• 14 graduates were selected for membership in the highly-competitive senior Honors societies, Mortarboard, the Innocents Society, and Phi Beta Kappa.

• 36% of graduates participated – often in leadership roles – in an Honors Program student organization or community program, and 75% of graduates participated in other student orgs – often leading those groups.

• 53% of graduates engaged in a formal research experience and 79% of you completed at least one internship.

• 5 graduates were selected as Homecoming royalty and 1 of them was voted Homecoming Queen.

Congratulations on all of your accomplishments! We hope you will always remember your alma mater and all that you achieved during your time at UNL. The Honors Program proud to call you an alumni of !

03/28/2024

Admitted Student Day

This past Saturday, we welcomed hundreds of incoming first-year Honors students and their families on Admitted Student Day! We are excited to have the students join the Honors Program this fall.

Admitted Honors students were able to meet with current Honors students to learn about involvement opportunities, ask questions of Honors advisors, and tour the Honors facilities in Knoll.

To learn more about the Honors Program and opportunities for students to get involved with the Honors community, visit our website linked in the bio.

03/26/2024

Over spring break, Honors students facilitated an engaging CityBuild 2040 experience for Calvert and Hartley elementary students. After several years running the program in Greater Nebraska, bringing CityBuild 2040 to Lincoln meant students could create and build model cities of the future Lincoln.

Madalynn Janousek, a second-year economics major, said, “CityBuild is an amazing experience to work hands-on with local elementary students to help them think about what their future city could look like.”

Students built structures and resources, such as factories, grocery stores, and schools. Through mentorship and collaborating with Honors students, students learned to use recycled resources and explored their creativity.

CityBuild 2040 typically runs during fall and spring breaks. Follow our Instagram to stay updated for future CityBuild opportunities.

03/08/2024

Ella Schmidt, a third-year Criminology and Criminal Justice major, serves as a legislative page for the Nebraska Legislature. It is an experience that enriches her academic journey as she earns Honors credit and expands her understanding of the legal landscape.

She says, "This experience will allow me to witness firsthand the intersection of law and governance at the state level."

Ella supports senators and other administrative staff with various tasks to help legislative proceedings and operations. Her role allows her to engage with key legislative processes and gain valuable experience in public service.

Ella shares, “Through these interactions, I am forming meaningful connections with senators and other staff which can contribute to my personal and professional growth.

03/06/2024

Sidney Wickham is a second-year student majoring in History and Anthropology with a minor in Architecture. This semester, she is earning Honors credit by working for Dr. Laura Muñoz in the History Department. Her research focuses on Mexican-American segregation and the role of schools and teachers within that history.

Sidney shared, "We are seeking to solve the question: What are all the different Mexican-American schools and teachers in the past? Mexican-American history has long been forgotten, so bringing the information in one place would help more people understand what school and their lives were like."

Her dedication to her academic and career goals has helped her gain opportunities within Honors and her career. Sidney has plans to go to Tuscany and Rome for an archaeological field school this summer to gain more hands-on learning and research experiences. She added, "I am always trying to go above and beyond in my studies, and having experiences like this means a lot to me."

02/13/2024

As the clock ticks towards , we want to share students’ global experiences that will thrive thanks to your contribution to .

Our students are involved on campus and in the community through many opportunities from the Honors Program. However, they are also able to learn globally and engage in new communities. They can immerse themselves in different cultures and enhance their education outside of the country because of Honors Global Experiences.

“My trip to Costa Rica was an incredible experience! I had a fantastic time learning about the Costa Rican healthcare system through various visits to hospitals and clinics. I had so much fun exploring the country whether it be going to museums or visiting the rural countryside. The knowledge I obtained from this trip will be integral to my future.” - Hayley Moree

Over the last year, the Honors Program has provided faculty-led experiences in countries such as Costa Rica and the Czech Republic. With your support during this year’s Glow Big Red, you can fund scholarships to help Honors students pursue an experience that will shape their college journey.

Starting February 14th at noon, will kick off! You can visit: https://glowbigred.unl.edu/organizations/nebraska-honors-program

09/08/2023

The University Honors Program invites you to Operation Brain Gain 2023. This fundraiser will feature local food prepared by Nebraska chefs and, like our Honors classes, the opportunity to engage in meaningful discussion around important topics facilitated by some of the University’s best faculty.

What: Operation Brain Gain 2023
When: Sept. 28, 2023 - Cocktails at 5:30 p.m. | Dinner at 6:00 p.m.
Where: Nebraska Union Centennial Room | 1400 R Street, Lincoln, Nebraska

All donations will directly support internship opportunities, facilitate experiential learning for our students and support the University Honors Program’s recently launched Operation Brain Gain, a campaign aimed at addressing Nebraska’s brain drain. This campaign’s key initiative this year is the Intern Foundry program. Through this program, students learn key professional development and project management skills while supporting the work of community nonprofits.

At its core, Nebraska Honors is about the exploration of ideas through discussion and preparing students to be community-minded learners and leaders. Invest in Nebraska, invest in Operation Brain Gain and enjoy an evening with Nebraska’s best and brightest talent.

Purchase a seat or table using the link below. If you are unable to attend this year’s event, please consider making a charitable donation in lieu of attendance.

https://honors.unl.edu/honors-discussion-event

05/24/2023

Today, on Give to Lincoln Day, we encourage you to donate to the Foundry! 100% of the money raised by the Foundry today will support the Intern Foundry (IF) program, which matches Honors students with small/medium Lincoln nonprofits for paid internships, creating a powerful talent pipeline focused on critical community challenges. Donate today: http://ow.ly/zt9350OvIFP

04/19/2023

The UNL Speech and Debate Team team won their second-straight national championship in Lincoln Douglas Debate over the weekend, competing at Bradley University.

The team qualified 12 students for the national tournament - more than any other school. Among those were 8 Honors students:

⭐️Juliana Quattrocchi
⭐️Zach Wallenburg
⭐️Elena Belashchenko
⭐️Connor Whalen
⭐️Grant McKeever
⭐️Luke McDermott
⭐️Dante Dyches-Chandler
⭐️Nevin Butler

Congratulations to this talented students, and the entire team!

02/13/2023

It’s week! That means that all week long, we’ll be highlighting various aspects of the experience!

Today we're sharing the Honors Afterschool Clubs, which place Honors students in schools throughout Lincoln (and Greater Nebraska) to lead innovative programming and meet a community need.

Not only do Honors students gain valuable experience and develop skills like creative problem solving, communication, and adaptability, but they also get to share topics they're passionate about, from music, to art, to STEM or even D&D!

Shown here are photos from the fall semester's STEM Club at Riley Elementary, led by Honors students Spencer Knight and Rohan Tatineni. By donating to during , you can support Honors Afterschool Clubs and other experiential learning opportunities.

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http://honors.unl.edu/

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