The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is a public land-grant research university in Lincoln, Nebraska. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship institution of the University of Nebraska system. The state legislature chartered the university in 1869 as a land-grant university under the 1862 Morrill Act, two years after Nebraska became a state. At the turn of the 20th century, the university expanded significantly, hiring professors from eastern schools to teach its new professional programs and conducting groundbreaking research in agricultural sciences. The "Nebraska method" of ecological study developed during this time pioneered grassland ecology and laid the foundation for research in theoretical ecology for the rest of the century. The university is organized into eight colleges on two campuses in Lincoln with over 100 classroom buildings and research facilities. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity".
| Motto | Literis Dedicata et Omnibus Artibus (Latin) |
| Motto (English) | Dedicated to Letters and All the Arts |
| Type | Public flagship land-grant research university |
| Established | February 15, 1869 |
| Parent institution | University of Nebraska system |
| Academic affiliations | URA, APLU, BTAA, Space-grant |
| Endowment | $1.435 billion (2019) |
| Chancellor | Ronnie D. Green |
| President | Ted Carter |
| Academic staff | 1,397 (Fall 2018) |
| Students | 25,820 (Fall 2018) |
| Undergraduates | 20,830 (Fall 2018) |
| Postgraduates | 4,990 (Fall 2018) |
| Campus | Urban, 613 acres, 42,562 acres total throughout state |
| Colors | Scarlet and cream |
| Mascot | Herbie Husker, Lil' Red |
| Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division I – Big Ten |
About University of Nebraska-Lincoln
The oldest university in Nebraska, it is a public school that was founded as a land-grant university soon after Nebraska became part of the United States.
Achievement of University of Nebraska-Lincoln
The school is known for its prominent football program, which has won multiple national championships.
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Latest information about University of Nebraska-Lincoln updated on July 28 2021.
