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May 4 2026	KOLN/KGIN: Hamzah to retire after decade leading UNL police Hassan Ramzah, assistant vice chancellor and chief of police at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, will retire May 10 after a 42-year career in military service and law enforcement. KOLN/KGIN ran a May 4 article on Ramzah’s retirement.
May 4 2026	Lincoln Journal Star: Lied Center announces upcoming season, reveals 'mystery' show The Lied Center for Performing Arts’ 2026-27 season will feature more than 35 events, including top artists and ensembles from around the world in dance, classical music, jazz, musical theater, comedy, family entertainment and illusion. The Lincoln Journal Star published a May 4 article on the lineup.
May 3 2026	Lincoln Journal Star: Thousands of Husker students taking advantage of late night ride vouchers The Lincoln Journal Star published a May 3 article on the new Husker Late Night Ride program, a partnership among the university, Nebraska Athletics and ride-hailing company Uber. More than 13,800 rides have been taken by Husker students since the program started in late January. Libby Wilkins, the outgoing UNL student regent and president of the Association of Students of the University of Nebraska, and Ryan Lahne, assistant vice chancellor in the Office of Student Life, were interviewed for the article.
May 3 2026	Lincoln Journal Star: Drought conditions worsen amid wildfire devastation The U.S. Drought Monitor — produced jointly by the university’s National Drought Mitigation Center, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association and the U.S. Department of Agriculture — was cited in a May 3 Lincoln Journal Star article on drought conditions in Nebraska. According to the latest monitor, 55% of the state — mainly west of Grand Island — is in extreme drought, with a small portion of the Panhandle in exceptional drought. Brian Fuchs, a climatologist with the drought center, was also interviewed for the article.
May 1 2026	Nebraska Public Media: Nebraska farmers could see record profits this year According to the latest projections from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and the University of Missouri, the state’s net farm income is expected to jump 12% in 2026, to an all-time high of $9.96 billion. Nebraska Public Media published a May 1 article on the projections. Brad Lubben, extension associate professor of agricultural economics, was interviewed for the article.
May 1 2026	Nebraska Public Media: UNL, MCC fashion designs to shine in runway event In the absence of Omaha Fashion Week, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and Metropolitan Community College are hosting a fashion show May 2 to allow students to show off their designs, Nebraska Public Media reported May 1. Michael Burton and Sandra Starkey, associate professors in the Department of Textiles, Merchandising and Fashion Design, were interviewed for the story.
Apr 30 2026	Lincoln Journal Star: Runza, Food Processing Center partnering for new ice cream flavor Runza Restaurants has teamed up with the university’s Food Processing Center to create a Runza-flavored ice cream. The unusual flavor will debut May 1 at 14 Runza locations in Lincoln and Waverly. Stories on the sweet treat have appeared in KETV, KOLN/KGIN and the Lincoln Journal Star.
Apr 30 2026	Lincoln Journal Star: Jazz in June lineup revealed for 35th year The university’s Jazz in June concert series recently announced the lineup for its 35th season, the Lincoln Journal Star reported April 30. The season features five multitalented acts — Terell Stafford, Tammy McCann, Jackie Allen and Hans Sturm, Josh Hoyer and The Colossal 4, and Downtown Collection. The free public concerts begin at 7 p.m. each Tuesday in June in the Sheldon Sculpture Garden.
Apr 30 2026	Nebraska Public Media: Parts of western Nebraska now in 'exceptional' drought The U.S. Drought Monitor — produced jointly by the university’s National Drought Mitigation Center, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association and the U.S. Department of Agriculture — was cited in an April 30 Nebraska Public Media article on drought conditions in Nebraska. According to the monitor, a small portion of the Panhandle is now experiencing exceptional drought.
Apr 29 2026	Silicon Prairie News: UNL student-led startups share progress Silicon Prairie News published an April 29 article on the Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science and Management’s Design Studio Showcase, held April 24 at Nebraska Innovation Campus. Jake Koperski, assistant director of the Raikes School’s Startup Studio, and Raikes students Dante Dyches-Chandler, Jake Rance and Carrie Wong of the startup Reach were interviewed for the article. The studio’s other startups — Creevo, DineU and FindU — were also highlighted in the article.
Apr 28 2026	KHGI: UNL professors learn AI tools for early childhood education An April 28 summit led by Yingying Wang, associate professor in the Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders, focused on how faculty can use AI tools to improve early childhood education. KHGI aired a story on the summit.
Apr 28 2026	Nebraska Public Media: UNL researchers develop vaccine for bird flu Husker researchers led by Eric Weaver, professor of biological sciences and director of the Nebraska Center for Virology, have developed a vaccine approach that shows promise in protecting against highly pathogenic bird flu, demonstrating strong efficacy in both mice and cattle. Stories on the research have appeared in KETV, KHGI, KOLN/KGIN, the Lincoln Journal Star, Nebraska Public Media, Omaha World-Herald, Farms.com, Feedstuffs, High Plains Journal, The Microbiologist, The Poultry Site, Public News Service, RFD-TV and York News-Times.