About the University of Nebraska
In June 2026, the U.S. Department of Education and the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) formally recognized the University of Nebraska, joining the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and the University of Nebraska Medical Center campuses under a single accreditation for the first time since their accreditations separated in 1968. This effort marks an important step in strengthening the University of Nebraska’s academic standing, aligning with national peers, and expanding opportunities for collaboration.
The University of Nebraska is accredited by the HLC and serves as the flagship, comprehensive R1 research university of the University of Nebraska System, serving the citizens of Nebraska through education, research, and outreach. It is a proud member of the Big Ten Conference and the Big Ten Academic Alliance. Classified in the Carnegie “R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity” category, it is recognized as one of the nation's leading public research institutions, ranking 55th nationally (in the 94th percentile) among all public and private universities for research expenditures.
Unifying accreditation allows the colleges for both campuses to maintain their distinct missions and identities while providing opportunities for enhanced research, academic integration, and an expanded commitment to the University of Nebraska’s land grant mission.
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
The University of Nebraska comprises the Lincoln campuses (City, East, and Innovation). This land-grant, research-intensive doctoral institution has an extraordinary focus on undergraduate education and a broad range of undergraduate, graduate and professional educational programs. UNL offers basic and applied research across multiple disciplines, Extension programming, and agricultural research sites across Nebraska.
University of Nebraska Medical Center
The University of Nebraska also comprises the Medical Center campuses, with a main campus in Omaha and other campuses in Norfolk, Kearney, Lincoln and Scottsbluff. UNMC is Nebraska’s only public academic medical center and a leader in health sciences undergraduate, graduate and professional education, research and patient care. Its expertise is recognized internationally in disciplines such as primary care, transplantation, cancer, rural health, infectious disease and others.
The University of Nebraska Mission
We lead the world in transforming lives and communities to an extraordinary future through our enduring commitment to creating and sharing knowledge, inspiring and nurturing discovery and through forging and sustaining relationships built upon trust. We do this as a University community by building upon our legacy of excellence and our commitment to a future of the extraordinary.