Ivy Day is a special opportunity each year to gather together and celebrate some of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln's most accomplished student leaders.

This year, we are celebrating Ivy Day online through a virtual experience installing new classes of high-achieving Huskers into two of our oldest and most selective senior honor societies on campus: The Innocents Society and The Black Masque Chapter of Mortar Board.

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Reflecting and Celebrating

Since the humble beginning of Innocents (1903) and Mortar Board (1905), these honor societies have upheld their commitment to scholarship, service and school spirit by installing a new class of dedicated seniors each year to fulfill their organization’s missions.

As we look ahead to the exciting year to come for the new inductees of these societies, we will also reflect on the impact of our graduating seniors and the rising potential of our outstanding underclassmen.

Thank you for joining us this spring to virtually celebrate this momentous occasion for these hardworking Huskers.

Innocents Society Website Mortar Board Website

  • 1903 photo of Innocents Society outside
    Charter members of Innocents Society - 1903
  • Honors groups planting tree outside Love Library
    Members of Innocents Society and Black Masque Chapter of Mortar Board planting ivy
  • Spectators watch at previous ivy day celebration
    Ivy Day 1920 maypole celebration
  • Masked student is chosen in previous Ivy Day celebration
    Black Masque tapping at 1925 Ivy Day celebration
  • Masked student is chosen in previous Ivy Day celebration
    Ivy Day 1920 maypole celebration
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