Today@UNL | Truman Scholar to pursue degree in public health and public policy

Emily Schlichting (left) moves to hug Laura Damuth, director of undergraduate research and fellowship adviser, during the March 30 Truman Scholarship announcement.
Emily Schlichting (left) moves to hug Laura Damuth, director of undergraduate research and fellowship adviser, during the March 30 Truman Scholarship announcement.

Schlichting is UNL's 14th Truman Scholar

Emily Schlichting, a junior majoring in communication studies and political science, is the 14th UNL student to earn a Truman Scholarship. The honors student is an advocate for health care reform, and plans to use the $30,000 award to pursue a master's degree in public health and public policy. Continue reading…

More details at: http://go.unl.edu/schlichting
 

Chemistry lab renovation project begins

Chemistry students work shoulder to shoulder in the cramped lab space in Hamilton Hall. The space was designed in the 1970s.Hamilton Hall chemistry labs are getting a much-needed upgrade. UNL is spending about $1.6 million to renovate four of the labs. Demolition started during spring break, with the renovations scheduled to open for the spring 2012 semester. Continue reading…

 
Originally published March 31, 2011 - Submit an Item