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Students are our nation's future and we must make our education system more effective and provide more opportunities for our young people to excel. This page contains information about colleges and universities in Nebraska and on programs to support a student's development.

Internships

Nebraska’s Senator Ben Nelson's internship program provides an excellent opportunity for students to learn and serve through first-hand participation in government service. The program is designed to augment undergraduate studies and is not limited to students majoring in a specific discipline. Internships are available in our Washington D.C., Omaha and Lincoln offices. More »

Senate Page Program

The page program exposes students to many interesting and challenging experiences. Living away from home and attending school with students from across the country allows pages to experience a myriad of new ideas, perspectives, and issues. Pages meet some of the Nation’s most prominent leaders and witness first hand the political debates of the United States Senate, often referred to as the “greatest deliberative body in the world.” More »

Service Academy Nominations

Each year, I have the most gratifying responsibility and privilege of nominating Nebraska's finest young men and women to the Military (Army), Naval, Air Force and Merchant Marine Academies. More »

Nebraska Colleges & Universities

Nebraska has many excellent institutions of higher learning. Through the information on this page, you can tour campuses, check out course offerings, and find out which school best fits into your academic future. More »