Upcoming Events
September 2, 2026: Honors Week
Alumni Panel
Current Student Event
Hear the inspiring stories of Honors alumni who have gone on to become leaders in their fields during our Alumni Panel on September 2.
September 3, 2026: Honors Week
Pancake Feed
Current Student Event
The decades-long tradition returns with the annual Pancake feed! Free pancakes will be available to Honors students and their friends in the Knoll Pavilion from 7-9pm on Thursday, September 3!
September 8, 2026: Honors Week
Cookies & Chords: Music Bingo with the Honors Ambassadors
Current Student Event
Rock on with the Honors Ambassadors! Come to Knoll 257 from 7-9pm on Tuesday, September 8 for Music Bingo!
September 9, 2026: Honors Week
Study Abroad Mixer & Mocktails
Current Student Event
Explore a world of possibilities during our Study Abroad Mixer and Mocktails! Listen to the stories of Honors students who have studied abroad while enjoying a refreshing beverage! Led by Rebecca Baskerville, Honors Associate Director and study abroad guru, you'll learn about all the opportunities to study abroad with Honors. We'll be in the University Suites Multipurpose Room from 3:30-4:45pm on Wednesday, September 9.
September 9, 2026: Honors Week
Cornhole & Crafts with the Honors Program Student Advisory Board
Current Student Event
Become backyard champions or flex your creativity during Cornhole & Crafts! The Honors Program Student Advisory Board will be hosting yard games outside Knoll and crafting in the Knoll Pavilion from 7-9pm on Wednesday, September 9!
September 10, 2026: Honors Week
S'mores Social with the Honors Peer Mentor Leaders
Current Student Event
Have s'more fun with the Honors Peer Mentor Leaders! From 7-9pm on Thursday, September 10, come by the Knoll Game Room and adjacent patio for the ultimate campfire treat!
September 11, 2026
Nebraska Trailblazers Breakfast
Current Student Event
Join community and business leaders for this year's Trailblazer's Breakfast with the theme of "How Brain Science Creates Brain Gain." This professional development event, hosted by The Foundry, is free to students, but a ticket is required, and seating is limited. Get yours today!
September 17, 2026
We'd Be Honored Dinner: 40 Years of Honors
Alumni, Faculty/Staff, Current Student, and Honors Supporters Event
Celebrate 40 years of Honors at Nebraska at our 2026 We'd Be Honored Dinner! This headlining event will bring together current students, alumni, and faculty and staff to share their stories. Watch for more information, including the opportunity to RSVP later this year!
September 22, 2026
EN Thompson Forum: A Conversation with Sarah M.S. Pearsall "A World History of the American Revolution"
Current Student, Faculty/Staff, and General Public Event
Join the E.N. Thompson Forum on World Issues, Sheldon Museum of Art, and the Department of History for an evening with Sarah M.S. Pearsall, Professor of History at Johns Hopkins University discussing her new book, Freedom Round the Globe: A World History of the American Revolution (Knopf Doubleday, 2026).
October 19-20, 2026
Fall Break Service Trip
Current Student Event
Get out and give back with Honors during our 2026 Fall Break Service Trip! On October 19 and 20, we will travel to Kansas City, volunteer at local nonprofits, and explore all that Kansas City has to offer.
October 27, 2026
EN Thompson Forum: A Conversation with Nathaniel Philbrick "Revolutionary Ambition: America at 250"
Current Student, Faculty/Staff, and General Public Event
Attend the 31st Annual Governor's Lecture in the Humanities, featuring historian Nathaniel Philbrick, author of eight New York Times bestselling works of American history, including Mayflower, and a finalist for the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for History. Moderated by Honors Faculty Director Dr. Tyler White.
October 30, 2026
To Inquiry & Beyond: NU Honors Student Research Conference
Current Student Event
To Inquiry & Beyond: NU Honors Research Conference brings together Honors students from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Omaha, and Kearney campuses for a day of sharing lessons learned from research and other experiential learning!
November 4, 2026
EN Thompson Forum: A Lecture by Darius Wallace "Frederick Douglass’s Expanding Notions of Freedom"
Current Student, Faculty/Staff, and General Public Event
Join the EN Thompson Forum and the Lied Center for a talk by Darius Wallace, historical interpreter, educator, and actor praised for his portrayal of abolitionist Frederick Douglass. Wallace will explore Douglass’s support of equal rights, fairness, and dignity for all people.
November 8, 2026
Smartypants and Pints Trivia
Alumni and Honors Supporters Event
Put your trivia knowledge to the test! Jacob Schlange, '12, will serve as host for our Smartypants and Pints Trivia night this fall at HopCat in Lincoln's Haymarket! This free event is open to all Honors alumni and friends of the program, although donations will gladly be accepted! Please RSVP ahead of time. First 50 people to RSVP get one free drink ticket. Additional food and beverage may be purchased from HopCat's menu of excellent eats and over 100 local brews.
December 17, 2026
Honors December 2026 Graduation Celebration
Graduating Seniors and Guests Event
Celebrate the Honors students graduating in December 2026! This event will be 4:30-6:00pm in the Platte River Room of the Nebraska Union.
January 29-30, 2027
Faculty Workshop: Integrating Role-Playing Games into your Pedagogy
University of Nebraska Faculty (Any Campus)
Faculty at any University of Nebraska Campus are invited to sign up for this free workshop to experience Reacting to the Past immersive educational role-playing games and learn more about introducing such games into their teaching. More details and RSVP coming soon!
February 9, 2027
EN Thompson Forum: A Lecture by Rebecca Nagle "First America: How Indigenous Nations Shaped U.S. Democracy"
Current Student, Faculty/Staff, and General Public Event
Join the Thompson Forum, Vision Maker Media, and the Center for Great Plains Studies for an evening with Rebecca Nagle, award winning journalist, Cherokee Nation citizen, and author of By the Fire We Carry. Nagle will discuss insights from her latest podcast, First America.
February 2027
Glow Big Red
Alumni, Faculty/Staff, Current Student, and Honors Supporters Event
Show your love for Honors by making a gift during Glow Big Red! Through your generous support, Honors to continues to transform the student experience inside and outside the classroom. Each gift makes an impact that can last a lifetime.
February 28, 2027
Smartypants and Pints Trivia
Alumni and Honors Supporters Event
Join us for round 2 of Smartypants and Pints Trivia! Jacob Schlange, '12, will again serve as host where Honors alums can pit their smarts against current Honors students. Plan to join us at HopCat in the Lincoln Haymarket. This free event is open to all Honors alumni and friends of the program, although donations will gladly be accepted! Please RSVP ahead of time. First 50 people to RSVP get one free drink ticket. Additional food and beverage may be purchased from HopCat's menu of excellent eats and over 100 local brews.
March 2, 2027
EN Thompson Forum: A Storytelling Show with Greg Jackson "The Unlikely Union"
Current Student, Faculty/Staff, and General Public Event
Join the Thompson Forum and Civic Nebraska for an evening with Professor Greg Jackson, host of History That Doesn't Suck! podcast and author of Been There, Done That: How Our History Shows What We Can Overcome, as he combines powerful storytelling with music in the epic tale of the first American century.
Spring Break 2027
Spring Break Study Abroad: Honors in Amsterdam
Honors Seminar, Spring 2027
Join Prof. Jacob Schlange and Dr. Tamy Burnett as we cities leading the way in solving global challenges in the UHON 298H during the Spring semester. Gain hands-on experience in Amsterdam and other cities in the Netherlands traveling circa March 13-21 (Spring Break). Application details coming soon!
Spring Break 2027
Spring Break Study Abroad: Honors in London
Honors Seminar, Spring 2027
Join Dr. Tyler White and Prof. Sawyer Smith and we explore London's story through its history, culture, and art and earn UHON 298H credit through this semester long course featuring a trip to London circa March 13-21 (Spring Break).
Apply by Oct. 1
March 30, 2027
EN Thompson Forum: A Conversation with Steve Inskeep "People, Power, and America’s Stories"
Current Student, Faculty/Staff, and General Public Event
Join the Thompson Forum, Nebraska Public Media, and the College of Journalism and Mass Communications, for a conversation with Steve Inskeep, host of NPR’s Morning Edition and Up First and author of Differ We Must: How Lincoln Succeeded in a Divided America.
April 15, 2027
LEGACY: 40 Years of Honors Screening & Reception
Alumni, Faculty/Staff, Current Student, and Honors Supporters Event
Reserve your seat for inaugural screening of LEGACY: 40 Years of Honors, a student-produced docuseries about the history of the University Honors Program. A reception will be held before the screening and a panel with the filmmakers will follow the screening. Watch for more information later this year!
May 6, 2027
Honors May 2027 Graduation Celebration
Graduating Seniors and Guests Event
Celebrate the Honors students graduating in May 2027! This event will be 4:30-6:00pm in the Great Plains Room of the East Campus Union.
Previous Events
August 21, 2026
Welcome (Back) with Root Beer Floats
Current Student Event
Returning and new Honors students are invited to our root beer float social to kick off the school year! Come by the Knoll Game Room on Friday, August 21 between 2-4pm to enjoy a delicious treat and socialize with other Honors students!
August 27, 2026
Healing Nebraska: Talent Meets Need
Current Student Event
This career and professional development event, offered through a partnership between UNL Honors and The Foundry, is specifically for UNL students interested in careers in behavioral health, mental health, and/or psychology. Attendance is free, but pre-registration is strongly recommended.
