Nebraska Learning Communities

'Responsible Design' look a trip to the Joslyn Art Museum () to explore and learn about all the amazing architecture that went into the building!

A huge thank you to our College of Architecture Sponsors, Kevin and Stephanie, for coordinating and sharing their expertise, too!

Adventures with 'Experience Life Sciences!'

Content warning: some pictures depict fake blood.

Thank you to Joel for showing our group the amazing historic cave hidden in Lincoln! We had some much fun exploring and hearing all the stories throughout the years.

Also, thank you for providing some mock crime scene investigation tips and tricks for our future investigators! UNL has their own "crime scene house" for forensic science students to practice their investigative skills and learn what to do on scene.

Learning Communities took over Breslow Ice Hockey Center to get some ice skating in before Spring Break! Everyone was able to learn with assistance skaters or hone their skills with some ice hockey practice.

So cold and so much fun with friends!

Planting succulents 🪴, painting pots 🎨, and climbing rocks 🪨 - oh my! 'Experience Life Sciences' and 'Into the Outdoors' have been finding ways to de-stress as we go through the year.

Incoming first-year students are still able to apply to a Learning Community or join a Themed Community by April 1 after completing your Housing Application. You've got plenty of time to join in the fun!

"Adventure is out there!"

'Into the Outdoors' ventured through Schramm State Park and explored the education center full of interactive learning opportunities. You can't let such a perfect fall day just go on past!

There's so many amazing journeys to be had in a Learning/Themed Community your first year of college. If you're an incoming first-year student, don't forget to apply or join after completing your Housing Application by April 1.

Another look back at the Fall Semester!

'Exploring Health and Medicine' escaped , created their own charcuterie boards with some ✨️creative✨️ choices, and went ice skating at the Railyard Ice Rink.

So many more exciting opportunities in the future!

Let's take quick look back at the Fall Semester!

One of many posts to come - 'Responsible Design' went to tour and learn about all the amazing opportunities they have ahead of themselves, 'Engineering and Computing' toured UNL's very own to see what's available to them NOW as a student, and 'Pressbox' and 'Media Smarts' watched a movie on the Haymarket Park big screen after some dinner and a professional panel.

If you're an incoming first-year student, these opportunities could be yours by applying to a Learning Community by April 1, 2026 after completing your Housing Application!

A little late to the trend but a flashback to 2016 for the Learning Communities!

10 years of Learning Communities is a lot! Years of first-year students, countless events, miles upon miles traveled, future careers explored and changed, but one thing will never change. Building communities and memories!

Cheers to another 10 years.

Our Trivia Night winners!

In 1st place, "The Shaving Creamers" from Branch Out: Joint ROTC

In 2nd place, "Las Amigas + C²" from Exploring Health and Medicine

In 3rd place (not pictured but here in spirit), "Team JEB" a combo team from a few Learning Communities

Learning Communities is hiring Peer Mentors for our Learning and Themed Communities for the 2026-2027 year!

As a Peer Mentor, you would support a group of first-year students through their transition to UNL, coordinate community-building and professional development events, and work alongside other mentors and professionals to gain experience for yourself and your mentees.

To learn more and apply, check out the "Learning Communities Peer Mentor" posting in Handshake! Deadline to apply is Friday, February 13.

These are your last opportunities to earn participation race points this semester!🏁