Remembering our Charter Member, Bob Maag

October 31, 1935 – May 11, 2021Robert G. “Bob” Maag was born on October 31, 1935, in Denver, Colorado, to Arthur and Edna (Willis) Maag. Bob graduated from McCook high school in 1953. He attended Colorado A&M (now CSU) and McCook Junior College before enrolling in the University of Nebraska—Lincoln where he was a member of (more…)

Proud to Be a Member of the Newly Organized National Association of Alumni Bands

Alumni organizations from college bands across the nation have formed a National Association of Alumni Bands to share best practices and provide leadership and coordination for such programs.  Leaders from alumni band groups announced the formation of the NAOAB with a mission “to serve as the indispensable advocate and resource for alumni bands across the (more…)

Tyler Butterfield Memorial Scholarship

The Epsilon Omega chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is proud to announce the creation of the Tyler Butterfield Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship was made in memory of Tyler Butterfield, a brother, trumpet player, musician, and friend who passed away on October 26, 2018. Tyler was a beloved member of the (more…)

2020 Russ Swanson Outstanding Band Members Announced

On Saturday, February 20, 2021, the Cornhusker Marching Band held their Band Awards Ceremony online instead of their usual banquet. During that time, the UNL Band Alumni Association was pleased to award the 2020 Russ Swanson Outstanding Band Member Awards to Jacob Coughlin and Sydney McGahan. Sydney McGahan Sydney McGahan, from North Platte, Nebraska, has (more…)

Glow All In February 17-18, 2021

Save the date to Glow All In on Feb. 17-18 for Glow Big Red — 24 Hours of Husker Giving! First, give. Make a gift of $5 or more to support students. Make a gift of $60 or more by Feb. 18 to Glow Big Red, and you’ll get a Nebraska scarf! You can support (more…)