The University of Nebraska is a top university over 150 years in the making. The school has pioneered many new disciplines in science (including the foundation of the study of ecology) and humanities. Located in Lincoln, Nebraska UofN has consistently made the top 50 list of best universities in the United States, and has no intention to drop off that list any time soon. Students here develop innovations in modern science and mathematics, become world leaders, and begin a lifetime of discovery and education. The Nebraska Cornhuskers compete in the Big 10 NCAA Conference with a focus on football and basketball, but UofN offers many other NCAA sports to enrich student and athlete life. The University of Nebraska is a premier education and research facility that creates lifelong learners, leaders, and Huskers.