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.

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.

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 ...

The University of Nebraska updated the image of its mascot to avoid any connection with white supremacy, switching out the character’s OK hand gesture to a “No. 1” gesture. For nearly 50 ...

Herbie Husker Mascot’s History. The University of Nebraska–Lincoln underwent a series of changes in its official mascots before ultimately adopting Herbie Husker.

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 ...

Nebraska reveals updated mascot modified to remove ‘okay’ hand gesture. ... the university’s director of licensing and branding, told the Flatwater Free Press in 2022.

Nebraska mascot Lil' Red entertains the crowd during the first half against UMass-Lowell on Nov. 27, ... and Brady Moylan will graduate from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln on Saturday.

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 ...