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Nov 2 2026	Nebraska Public Media: AI use doubles among rural Nebraskans, poll shows The latest results from the 2026 Nebraska Rural Poll show that most rural Nebraskans have used artificial intelligence tools — a sharp increase since the poll first asked about AI in 2024. However, many are still wary of AI’s reliability. Nebraska Public Media published a Nov. 2 story on the results. Heather Akin, associate professor of agricultural and environmental sciences communication, was interviewed for the story.
Nov 1 2026	Lincoln Journal Star: Family, fraternity rally around UNL grad who collapsed at KC Marathon Phi Delta Theta hosted a haunted house event, Nightmare on R Street, Oct. 28 and 29 to raise funds for their former member Brayan Van Meter, who is recovering from a cardiac arrest suffered during the Kansas City Marathon on Oct. 17. KLKN and the Lincoln Journal Star have published stories on the Van Meter and the fundraiser.
Oct 31 2026	Lincoln Journal Star: UNL Opera delivers spin on magical tales UNL Opera will present the family-friendly productions “Cendrillon” and “Maya and the Magic Ring” at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 and 2 p.m. Nov. 8 in Kimball Recital Hall. The Lincoln Journal Star ran an Oct. 31 brief on the shows.
Oct 31 2026	Lincoln Journal Star: WallSpace-LNK presents photography exhibition An opening reception for the exhibition “Dave Read Photographs” will be 5 to 8 p.m. Nov. 6 at Lincoln’s WallSpace-LNK, the Lincoln Journal Star reported Oct. 31. Read is a professor emeritus of art at Nebraska.
Oct 30 2026	Lincoln Journal Star: New transfer program guarantees SCC graduates admission at UNL A new partnership is giving Southeast Community College students a clearer path to a bachelor’s degree at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. The On Course partnership guarantees admission to Nebraska for SCC students who earn an associate degree with a minimum 2.0 grade-point average. Stories on the new partnership have appeared in KLIN, KOLN/KGIN, the Lincoln Journal Star and Nebraska Public Media.
Oct 30 2026	Madison Daily Leader: Truman Stoller earns NASA fellowship Truman Stoller, a doctoral student in mechanical engineering at Nebraska, is among 45 students nationwide selected by NASA to receive a 2026 Space Technology Graduate Research Opportunities Fellowship. The Madison (South Dakota) Daily Leader ran an Oct. 30 article on the achievement. Stoller graduated from Madison High School in 2021.
Oct 30 2026	KLKN: Politics can take a toll on mental health, Smith says Building on previous research into how politics can cause anxiety, Kevin Smith, Olson Professor of political science at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, and Aaron Weinschenk, professor of political science at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, recently published an article establishing general anxiety and political anxiety as distinct phenomena. KLKN interviewed Smith for an Oct. 30 story on the research.
Oct 28 2026	Nebraska Examiner: 30-person search committee convened to find next UNL chancellor The search for the next University of Nebraska–Lincoln chancellor is moving forward with an advisory committee formed, a national search firm selected and campus listening sessions planned for November. David Jackson, executive vice president and provost for the University of Nebraska system, announced the updates in an Oct. 28 message to the university community. Stories on the updates have appeared in KHGI, KLIN, KOLN/KGIN, Nebraska Examiner, Nebraska Public Media and the Lincoln Journal Star.
Oct 28 2026	KETV: Smith discusses out-of-state political donations Kevin Smith, Olson Professor of political science, was interviewed for an Oct. 28 KETV story on an estimated 67% of individual donations to Nebraska political campaigns coming from out of state. He said the small number of truly competitive races in the United States can lead to a lot of out-of-state dollars.
Oct 28 2026	Beatrice Daily Sun: UNL-heritage center partnership has multiple benefits The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is engaged in a pilot project to support the Great Plains Welsh Heritage Centre in Wymore, the Beatrice Daily Sun reported Oct. 28. Karly Black, coordinator for Nebraska Extension’s Engagement Zone 11; Emira Ibrahimpasic, associate professor of practice and assistant director of global studies in the School for Global Integrative Studies; and Briley Martinez, a senior anthropology major involved with the project, were interviewed for the article.
Oct 28 2026	WOWT: AI use doubles in rural Nebraska, poll shows The latest results from the 2026 Nebraska Rural Poll show that most rural Nebraskans have used artificial intelligence tools — a sharp increase since the poll first asked about AI in 2024. However, many are still wary of AI’s reliability. Nebraska Public Media and WOWT have run stories on the results.
Oct 28 2026	Nebraska Public Media: Ballot initiatives can be used to motivate voters, Smith says Kevin Smith, Olson Professor of political science, was interviewed for an Oct. 28 Nebraska Public Media article on citizen-led ballot initiatives in Nebraska. Smith said a common consensus is that the trend of more ballot initiatives is tied to lack of action by the Legislature, but they could also be used to motivate voters.