University of Nebraska–Lincoln facts for kids
| Motto | Literis Dedicata et Omnibus Artibus |
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Motto in English
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Dedicated to Letters and All the Arts |
| Type | Flagship Public Land grant |
| Established | 1869 |
| Endowment | US$1.24 billion |
| Chancellor | Harvey Perlman |
| President | J.B. Milliken |
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Academic staff
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1,597 |
| Students | 24,593 |
| Undergraduates | 19,345 |
| Postgraduates | 4,679 |
| Location |
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40°49′03″N 96°42′05″W / 40.81750°N 96.70139°W |
| Campus | 613 acres (248 ha), 42,562 acres (17,224 ha) total throughout state |
| Colors | Scarlet and Cream |
| Nickname | Cornhuskers |
| Affiliations | URA |
| Mascot | Herbie Husker and Lil' Red |
| Website | unl.edu |
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The University of Nebraska–Lincoln (also known as Nebraska, UNL, or NU) is a large public school in Lincoln, Nebraska, USA. It is the oldest and biggest university campus in the state. UNL is also the main school in the University of Nebraska system. It is known for its strong focus on research.
About UNL
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln was started in 1869. It is a "land-grant" university. This means the U.S. government gave land to the state to build a college. These schools often focus on farming, science, and engineering. UNL is also a "flagship" university. This means it is the main and most important university in the state's public university system.
Campus Life
UNL has a big campus that covers about 613 acres. It is like a small city with many buildings. These include classrooms, libraries, and places for students to live. The university has nearly 25,000 students. Most of them are undergraduate students. These are students working on their first college degree.
Sports and Mascots
The sports teams at UNL are called the Cornhuskers. Their colors are scarlet and cream. They play in the Big Ten Conference, which is a major sports league. The Cornhuskers have 21 different sports teams. Their mascots are Herbie Husker and Lil' Red. They are very popular, especially the football team. The football stadium, Memorial Stadium, is famous for being very large and loud on game days.
What Students Study
UNL offers many different subjects to study. Students can learn about farming, business, engineering, arts, and more. The university has many professors who teach and do research. They help students learn and discover new things.
Images for kids
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University of Nebraska–Lincoln chancellor Ronnie D. Green
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Hamilton Hall
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Nebraska Union
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The Don L. Love Memorial Library
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Bob Devaney, head coach from 1962 to 1972
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Nebraska vs. USC at Memorial Stadium on September 16, 2007
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The Esther L. Kauffman Academic Residential Center.
See also
In Spanish: Universidad de Nebraska-Lincoln para niños
