Inclusive Excellence History

Nebraska Athletics values diversity and inclusion and aims to provide the best experience for student-athletes, coaches, staff and fans from all backgrounds. Husker student-athletes hail from 28 countries and 43 states, and hold a number of identities and come from numerous cultural backgrounds that we fully embrace and consider indispensable to our culture in athletics. We strive to maintain relationships with community partners, campus partners and experts in all areas of diversity, inclusion and equity. These relationships ensure that we are providing the best experience, and ensures that we understand best practices when serving a diverse population of staff, coaches, student-athletes and fans.

Vision Statement

Nebraska Athletics will ensure every student, staff member, supporter and fan is treated with the utmost respect and acceptance. We will maintain an environment of inclusion through programming, education, personal support and campus collaboration.

Mission Statement

Nebraska Athletics is committed to inclusive excellence and providing a welcoming and safe culture for all student-athletes and staff. Through ongoing education, programming, and initiatives within athletics combined with campus partnerships, we ensure a strong commitment to celebrate diversity while always striving for inclusion.

Athletics Inclusive Excellence Timeline