We'd Be Honored: 40 years of Legacy
Celebrating Four Decades of Excellence in Honors Education
Save the Date
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Cocktails: 5:30 PM
Dinner: 6:00 PM
Purchase Tickets By: September 1, 2026
Questions?
honors@unl.edu
402-472-5425
Location
Nebraska Union Centennial Room (2nd floor)
1400 R St, Lincoln, NE 68588
Accessible Ramp Entrance Located on the West Side of the Union
Parking
Paid parking is available at 17th and R or 14th and P
Join us in celebration of the Legacy of 40 years of Honors at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln! At this year's banquet, we will reflect on where we've come from, highlight all the exciting things currently happening in Honors, and invite attendees to help build the vision for the next 40 years!
At its core, Nebraska Honors is about the exploration of ideas through discussion and preparing students to be community-minded learners and leaders. We pursue this goal through three themes: Honored to Learn. Honored to Serve. Honored to Lead. Help us build the next generation of great thinkers, curious innovators, ethical leaders, and community builders.
Nebraska Honors serves the top 10% of undergraduates at the University. Help us attract and retain top talent in Nebraska by supporting Nebraska Honors!
Program: 40 Years of Legacy
Attendees will hear reflections and memories from a handful of alums representing different generations of Honors and be invited to share their own memories.
Proceeds from this event will support the Honors Program's signature initiatives, including:
Honors Study Abroad to help students develop key global awareness and intercultural competencies
The Honors Intern Foundry (IF) program, which matches top students with purpose-driven internships at nonprofits supporting work vital to Nebraska communities
Innovative and unique course offerings to push student intellectual growth
Leadership development in one of the Honors student organizations
Honors Senior Projects that enhance how we understand the world and contributes to future discoveries and creation of new knowledge
Support Tiers
Supporters may purchase individual tickets or a half or full table. Individual tickets are $80. Half Tables are $400, and include 4 guest seats and sponsorship for one student host. Full Tables are $640 and include 6 seats and sponsorship of 2 student hosts.
Individual Ticket Half or Full Table
Note: A receipt will be provided following purchase. If you need an invoice prior to purchase, please let us know and we will send it to you!
Donation
Donations may be made in addition to or in lieu of ticket purchases for this event. All donations support the Dr. Patrice Berger Student Experience Fund, which provides scholarships in support of education abroad, research expenses, and unpaid/underpaid internships.
$40 buys supplies for one Honors Program Student Organization event
$100 pays for one student to participate in our Fall Break Service Trip
$250 provides one Honors Program Student Advisory Board Scholarship
$500 pays for student programs like the signature Honors Pancake Feeds
$750 supports 50 intern hours of service to a non-profit organization
$1500 provides a study abroad scholarship