A UNL researcher has received a nationally competitive grant to study how such social factors affect human biology and contribute to health disparities. The research led by Bridget Goosby aims to gather valuable information that could change how Americans understand what it takes to be healthy. Continue reading…
A retirement reception for Shirley Niemeyer, professor of Textiles, Clothing and Design, is 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., May 18 at the International Quilt Study Center and Museum. Remarks are planned for 5:15 p.m. The reception is free and open to faculty, staff and students. Continue reading…
UNL’s hydrogeology program in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences has been selected as one of the top 100 higher education hydrogeology programs in North America. The selection was announced in January by the National Ground Water Association. Continue reading…
Writer Burt Folsom will speak May 20 at the University of Nebraska at Omaha in a free public lecture presented by the Nebraska Council on Economic Education. Folsom will speak at 6:30 p.m. at Mammel Hall, 6708 Pine St. Other events include a 5:30 p.m. book signing and an 8 p.m. reception. Continue reading…
The 2010 Nebraska Summer Writers Conference will draw some of the nation's top authors and influential publishing professionals to UNL. The conference, June 11-17, is designed to help writers of all experience levels master their craft and learn about the publishing process. Registration is open. Continue reading…
"Hancock's War: Conflict on the Southern Plains" by the late William Y. Chalfant, is this year's winner of the Great Plains Distinguished Book Prize from the Center for Great Plains Studies. Continue reading…
UNL is working to bring Camp Kesem to campus. Camp Kesem is a college student-run summer camp for children with parents who have had cancer. UNL has advanced to the final stage, which is decided by online voting. The deadline to vote at the address below is May 31.
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