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May 8 2026	Nebraska Public Media: UNL, SCC see record number of graduates The university is set to confer a record 3,800-plus degrees in commencement exercises May 8-9. Nebraska Public Media aired a May 8 story on the graduating class. Amy Goodburn, senior associate vice chancellor and dean of undergraduate education, and Tamy Burnett, director of operations for the University Honors Program and an associate head marshal with the Marshal Corps, were interviewed for the story.
May 6 2026	Lincoln Journal Star: UNL partners with Schwab to grow financial planning workforce With support from Schwab Advisor Services and the Charles Schwab Foundation, the College of Business will offer finance majors a new financial planning option beginning this fall. The Lincoln Journal Star published a May 6 article on the option. Kathy Farrell, James Jr. and Susan Stuart Endowed Dean of the college, was quoted in the article.
May 5 2026	Lincoln Journal Star: Methane-powered tractors to be used at UNL research farm The Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources recently received two New Holland methane-powered tractors as a gift from CNH. The tractors will be used at the university’s Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center near Mead. Stories on the tractors have appeared in KETV, KHGI, KOLN/KGIN, the Lincoln Journal Star, Nebraska Ag Connection, Progressive Farmer, Rural Radio Network and several other media outlets.
May 5 2026	Nebraska Public Media: USDA facility's closure could benefit Nebraska Derek McLean, dean and director of IANR’s Agricultural Research Division, was interviewed for a May 5 Nebraska Public Media article on researchers from the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center in Maryland, set to close soon, possibly relocating to the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center in Clay Center, Nebraska. McLean welcomed any Agricultural Research Service scientists who might relocate to Nebraska, calling it “a win for Nebraska producers, and actually nationwide for all the research in the ag industry.”
May 5 2026	RFD-TV: Nebraska Land Link connects beginning farmers with available land Anastasia Meyer, agricultural profitability extension educator, was interviewed for a May 5 segment on RFD-TV’s “Market Day Report.” She discussed Nebraska Land Link, a university program that connects beginning farmers with available land.
May 5 2026	Rural Radio Network: Hawkins leads Huskers at home rodeo UNL Rodeo Team member Carli Hawkins won the breakaway roping and goat tying events, as well as the women’s all-around title, at Nebraska’s annual home rodeo, Rural Radio Network reported May 5. Nebraska was also named Regional Rodeo of the Year.
May 5 2026	KMTV: Nebraska rancher pushes for more investment in equine industry Husker students Daniela Currie, a junior animal science major, and Ofasia McBride, a freshman animal science major, were interviewed for a May 5 KMTV story on Nebraska rancher Judy Pryor calling on state leaders to further invest in equine programs to keep young talent in agriculture.
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. Stories on his retirement have appeared in KIOS, KOLN/KGIN and the Lincoln Journal Star.
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	The Fence Post: Lawrence's research crucial to safeguarding Nebraska sugar beet sector Nevin Lawrence's pioneering scientific findings and partnership with Western Sugar Cooperative, a regional grower-owned sugar beet association, helped head off a major outbreak of Palmer amaranth in western Nebraska. Lawrence is an associate professor of agronomy and horticulture at Nebraska. The Fence Post ran a May 1 article on his research.