by Eric | 4 Jun 2026 | 2026, Legislative, Featured Stories
The Cornhusker Boys’ State has elected leadership for the 2026 session. The legislature meets during the week at the UNL College of Business, Hawks Hall. Friday, the body will hold sessions in the historic Warner Chamber at the Nebraska State Capitol.
Left to Right: Cooper Dubbs – Co-Chaplain, John Dhooge – Clerk of the Legislature, Lincoln Haussler – Speaker of the Legislature, Evan Cook – Assistant Clerk of the Legislature, Jack Parker – Sergeant-at-Arms, Kody Carpenter – Co-Chaplain
by Eric | 4 Jun 2026 | 2026, Featured Slider, Featured Stories, Track Meet
The Cornhusker Boys’ State track meet was held on June 4, 2026 on the University of Nebraska campus. The events included the 100M, 1600M, 400M, 800M, 4X100M, 4X400M, Shot Put, and Long Jump.
by Eric | 4 Jun 2026 | 2026, Featured Stories
Prior to the primary election at Cornhusker Boys’ State, delegates running for Governor caucus with their party.
by Eric | 4 Jun 2026 | 2026, Top Stories, Featured Stories
Cornhusker Boys’ State has two fictitious political parties, the Nationalists and Federalists. These parties are formed each year from scratch and do not model any existing political parties. Students debate party platforms and elect leadership.
Congratulations to our 2026 political party leadership!
by Eric | 3 Jun 2026 | 2026, Featured Stories
Among our Wednesday keynote speakers is a longtime friend of the program, Jim Clifton. As the former CEO of the Gallup Organization, Mr. Clifton always offers valuable perspectives to the delegates. His message today was about “Leadership in the 21st Century”. In addition to his encouragement and leadership advice, Mr. Clifton engaged the delegates in conversation to address their many questions.
Jim Clifton, fmr CEO of the Gallup Organization, speaks with Cornhusker Boys’ State.
