UNL fits well in Big Ten academically, athletically
July 2, 2011 10:57 AM
Today marks the beginning of a significant chapter in the history of the Big Ten Conference as we celebrate the full integration of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. We are thrilled to officially welcome Nebraska, an institution whose values seamlessly mirror those that the conference has held for more than 115 years.
Nebraska's strong academic reputation and history of athletic success make the school exceptionally well-suited for membership. Since its formation in 1896, the Big Ten's mission has always been to excel in athletics without compromising the priority that its member institutions assign to their academic standards and their commitment to student academic success.
This balance of academics and athletics is integral to the Big Ten's identity. Over the years, Big Ten student-athletes have been pushed to not only succeed on the field of play and in the classroom but throughout the world as well. We humbly honor those who have done it well, and we strive every day to provide all of our student-athletes with the tools that they will need to become leaders for the rest of their lives -- in their homes, jobs, communities and around the world.
James E. Delany
Nebraska's strong academic reputation and history of athletic success make the school exceptionally well-suited for membership. Since its formation in 1896, the Big Ten's mission has always been to excel in athletics without compromising the priority that its member institutions assign to their academic standards and their commitment to student academic success.
This balance of academics and athletics is integral to the Big Ten's identity. Over the years, Big Ten student-athletes have been pushed to not only succeed on the field of play and in the classroom but throughout the world as well. We humbly honor those who have done it well, and we strive every day to provide all of our student-athletes with the tools that they will need to become leaders for the rest of their lives -- in their homes, jobs, communities and around the world.
James E. Delany
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