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Jun 15 2026	NJ.com: How unpredictability under Trump is fueling political anxiety Kevin Smith, Olson Professor of political science, was interviewed for a June 15 NJ.com article on how unpredictability under President Donald Trump is fueling political anxiety. The article also cited his research, which has found that 44% of Americans lost sleep over politics and one in 20 Americans had suicidal thoughts because of politics. “This is basically a public health problem,” Smith said.
Jun 15 2026	KHGI: Researchers study viruses as possible food source amid algal bloom closures A new project at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln is exploring an unlikely tool for mitigating toxic cyanobacterial blooms: virovory, or the phenomenon of organisms eating viruses as a food source, KHGI and KOLN/KGIN have reported. With a three-year, $1.1 million grant from the National Science Foundation, Jessic Corman, associate professor in the School of Natural Resources, is leading an interdisciplinary Husker research team in exploring virovory’s potential to combat eutrophication — a surplus of nutrients and minerals in water sources — which is a major driver of toxic blooms.
Jun 15 2026	KOLN/KGIN: The Daily Nebraskan celebrates 125 years KOLN/KGIN aired a June 15 story on The Daily Nebraskan, the university’s primary independent student news organization, which is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year. Allen Vaughan, the DN’s general manager, and Nina Kudlacz, a senior majoring in journalism, and advertising and public relations, and the DN’s editor-in-chief, were interviewed for the story.
Jun 15 2026	Norfolk Daily News: Schaffert to visit Norfolk on June 20 Timothy Schaffert — Adele Hall Chair of English and director of the creative writing program, best-selling author and candy wrapper artist — will visit the Norfolk Public Library for a book talk from 10 to 11:30 a.m. June 20, the Norfolk Daily News reported June 15. He will also participate in an artist’s reception from 1 to 2 p.m. that day at the Norfolk Arts Center.
Jun 13 2026	The Grand Island Independent: Central City student graduates from Raikes School at Nebraska Bennett Anderson of Central City was among 37 high-achieving students who graduated from the university’s Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science and Management on May 9. The Grand Island Independent published a June 13 article on Anderson’s accomplishment.
Jun 12 2026	Nebraska Public Media: Quilt museum promotes upcycling through workshops, outreach Nebraska Public Media published a June 12 article on upcycling efforts at the university’s International Quilt Museum. Lindy Clausen, education coordinator at the museum, and Sheila Green, museum volunteer, were interviewed. The museum’s Sewing Saturday events were also highlighted.
Jun 12 2026	Nebraska Public Media: Elite 11 part of efforts to recruit rural veterinarians The Nebraska Elite 11 Veterinarian Program, a partnership between the State of Nebraska and the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, was highlighted in a June 12 Nebraska Public Media article on programs meant to address the state’s shortage of food animal veterinarians. Thomas Burkey, interim dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, was interviewed for the article.
Jun 11 2026	Tri-State Livestock News: Rural Fellows relaunches with eight students serving across Nebraska ight Husker students are spending part of their summer immersed in Nebraska as Rural Fellows. The students are living and working alongside residents in Curtis, Hastings, York and Knox County, contributing to local projects while gaining hands-on experience. Tri-State Livestock News ran a June 11 article on the fellows.
Jun 11 2026	Lincoln Journal Star: University of Nebraska proposes 4.25% tuition hike The University of Nebraska Board of Regents is proposing a 4.25% tuition increase to help fund the system’s $1.1 billion operating budget. The proposed increase will go before the board June 18. Stories have appeared in KLKN, KOLN/KGIN, the Lincoln Journal Star and Nebraska Public Media.
Jun 10 2026	Nebraska Public Media: Nebraska stores struggle to keep NeeDohs in stock Laura McLeod, assistant professor of practice in marketing, was interviewed for a June 10 Nebraska Public Media article on the sudden popularity of NeeDohs squishy toys. McLeod believes the trend stems back to “treat” culture: Young adults who feel like traditional financial milestones are out of reach are treating themselves more to small luxuries.
Jun 10 2026	The Fence Post: Shoemaker named Harvard Radcliffe Institute fellow Jessica A. Shoemaker, Steinhardt Foundation Distinguished Professor of Law, has been named a fellow of Harvard University’s Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study for the 2026-27 academic year. As a Radcliffe-Salata Climate Justice Fellow, she will work on her book “Ground Rules: Property and the Making and Remaking of the American Countryside.” The Fence Post ran a June 10 article on Schoemaker’s fellowship.
Jun 9 2026	The Grand Island Independent: Forsberg, Caven journey along the central flyway Michael Forsberg, a conservation photographer, founder of the Platte Basin Timelapse and research assistant professor in the School of Natural Resources; and Andy Caven, director of central flyway programs at the International Crane Foundation, are biking the migration path of the whooping crane — known as the Whooper Highway — this summer. The ride is meant to raise awareness of wetlands habitat loss. Stories on the ride have appeared in the Fremont Tribune, Grand Island Independent, Kearney Hub, Minden Courier and Council Bluffs (Iowa) Daily Nonpareil.