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Aug 25 2025	Lincoln Journal Star: Lincoln startup uses drones to control burns The Lincoln Journal Star published an Aug. 25 article on Drone Amplified, which offers drone technology to manage and fight wildfires. Carrick Detweiler, Susan J. Rosowski Professor of computer science and engineering at Nebraska, is the company’s co-founder and CEO. He was interviewed for the article.
Aug 24 2025	Nebraskaland magazine: The science of coolers Christian Binek, Charles Bessey Professor of physics, was interviewed for an article in the July issue of Nebraskaland magazine on the science of coolers. Binek said blocks of ice last longer than cubes due to the increased surface area of the latter, which speeds up the transfer of heat. The Lincoln Journal Star picked up the article.
Aug 22 2025	Lincoln Journal Star: Weekend highlights include CMB exhibition, 'Go Big Red' at Sheldon The Cornhusker Marching Band’s exhibition concert at Memorial Stadium and the new “Go Big Red” exhibition at Sheldon Museum of Art were highlighted in an Aug. 22 Lincoln Journal Star roundup of weekend activities in Lincoln.
Aug 22 2025	KOLN/KGIN: Figure 8 racing team competes at Nebraska State Fair KOLN/KGIN aired an Aug. 22 story on the university’s Figure 8 racing team competing at the Nebraska State Fair. The club’s president, Jace Grunden; vice president, Ayden Shook; and crew chief, Jack Norris, were interviewed for the story.
Aug 21 2025	KOLN/KGIN: Cornhusker Marching Band brings beat back to Memorial Stadium KOLN/KGIN aired an Aug. 21 story on the Cornhusker Marching Band’s preseason band camp. Tony Falcone, associate director of bands and director of the marching band, and band members Emma Boardman, Bobby Coleman and Avryn Schardt were interviewed for the story.
Aug 21 2025	KMTV: UNL study examines why third grade can be turning point for student success Jenna Finch, assistant professor of psychology, has earned a five-year, $928,922 grant from the National Science Foundation’s Faculty Early Career Development program to develop the first clear snapshot of the forces shaping students’ transition to third grade. KMTV aired an Aug. 21 story on the research.
Aug 20 2025	KOLN/KGIN: Driving tests aim to identify off-road crash factors Forty drivers are testing the limits of their vehicles this week on a road course at the Midwest Roadside Safety Facility. The project aims to identify factors in off-road crashes. KLKN and KOLN/KGIN aired Aug. 20 stories on the project.
Aug 20 2025	Nebraska Examiner: ICE facility 'symbolic' of state's support for immigration enforcement push Dona-Gene Barton, associate professor of political science, was interviewed for an Aug. 20 Nebraska Examiner article on the new Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility planned for McCook. She said the facility’s small capacity shows it is “largely symbolic,” meant to demonstrate support for President Trumps’s approach to immigration enforcement.
Aug 20 2025	KHGI: Nebraska State Fair showcases 4-H youth achievements, growth The Nebraska State Fair, Aug. 22-Sept. 1 in Grand Island, will feature more than 4,100 exhibits and livestock entries from Nebraska 4-H members. KHGI and The North Platte Telegraph have run articles on the annual showcase and 4-H’s broader impact on the state.
Aug 20 2025	Superior Express: Douglas Wehrman earns UNL degree The university conferred 556 degrees during a combined graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremony Aug. 16 at Pinnacle Bank Arena. The Lexington Clipper-Herald and Superior Express have run articles on the graduates from their areas.
Aug 20 2025	KOLN/KGIN: UNL-NCTA course aims to boost meat processing industry The University of Nebraska–Lincoln and the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture have opened enrollment to the public for “Prime Education: Introduction to Butchery and Meat Processing,” a self-paced, online curriculum aimed at anyone interested in exploring a career in the meat processing industry. Stories on the course have appeared in KOLN/KGIN, The Fence Post and Midwest Messenger.
Aug 20 2025	KOLN/KGIN: Spectators will no longer be allowed at band's stadium rehearsals Due to a change in policy from Event Management and Operations, spectators will no longer be allowed to watch the Cornhusker Marching Band’s game day dress rehearsals at Memorial Stadium. Stories on the change have appeared in KLKN, KOLN/KGIN and the Lincoln Journal Star.