![In 2024, Katelyn Dougherty (l) and Fin Rail (r) were the recipients of the Laura Cockson Memorial Scholarship. [Mike Jackson | Student Life Marketing and Communication]](https://newsroom.unl.edu/announce/files/file228464.jpg)
The Laura Cockson Memorial Scholarship is named for a Nebraska student who died when a driver under the influence of alcohol struck the car in which she was riding. Recipients will demonstrate responsibility about alcohol use in their lives and lead by example. Deadline to apply is Feb 22, 2026.
More details at: https://go.unl.edu/cockson
Dentists recommend visiting twice a year to keep your smile healthy. Students can schedule care at the University Health Center's Dental Clinic. Call 402-472-7495 to make an appointment.
More details at: https://go.unl.edu/dental
Charter Day is February 13, 2026.
ONLY 25 SPOTS AVAILABLE. Pre-registration is required. The discussion topic is Know Before You Go: Your Rights at Protests and Public Actions. Student Legal Services will cover key legal considerations and practical knowledge where free speech meets the law. Full details + sign up at the link.
More details at: https://go.unl.edu/2exz![2025 Homecoming Royalty Court. [Student Life Marketing and Communication]](https://newsroom.unl.edu/announce/files/file228476.jpg)
Fall semester's biggest campus celebration is being organized, starting w/ the selection of the Homecoming Royalty Court. Any full-time student with at least 75 hours completed and a 2.75 cumulative GPA is eligible. Feb 25, 2026 is the deadline to apply - start early to fulfill the requirements.
More details at: https://go.unl.edu/royalty![Exterior view of Dinsdale Family Learning Commons. [photo by Craig Chandler].](https://newsroom.unl.edu/announce/files/file228506.jpg)
Celebrate the 5th anniversary of the Dinsdale Family Learning Commons on East Campus by locating 8 posters in an easy indoor scavenger hunt anytime this week prior to the winners being announced on Feb 13. Continue reading for the full details. Continue reading…
Spring Break is less than 5 weeks away. You can canoe in Texas; backpack in Utah; rock climb in Red River Gorge; and snowshoe in Colorado - all organized by UNL Outdoor Adventures. Space is limited - so immediate action is required to secure a spot before the sign-up deadlines.
More details at: https://go.unl.edu/springbreak