The University of Nebraska has changed its mascot’s hand gesture after more than 47 years, the university said, after the traditional one became associated with racist groups.

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The University of Nebraska Medical Center has unveiled its new mascot thanks to a student-led initiative. The UNMC Labs, named for the Labrador Retriever, was unveiled as part ...

the university of nebraska, lincoln, released this new version of herbie husker. THEY’RE CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF THE ICONIC MASCOT. OFFICIALS SAY HIS COSTUME AND LOGO CLOSELY RESEMBLE THE ...

Ni “Phil” He, University of Nebraska at Omaha Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, speaks during a commencement ceremony at Baxter Arena in Omaha on Friday, May 16, 2025.

Nebraska Huskers t-shirts featuring new cartoon mascot Herbie Husker, left, and old cartoon mascot, right, are displayed at the Husker Hounds store in Omaha, Neb., Jan. 29, 2022. Eric Olson / AP ...

By Michelle Watson, CNN The University of Nebraska has changed its mascot’s hand gesture after more than 47 years, the university said, after the traditional one became associated with racist ...

By Michelle Watson, CNN The University of Nebraska has changed its mascot’s hand gesture after more than 47 years, the university said, after the traditional one became associated with racist ...