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Dec 3 2025	KHGI: California roads, development hinder mountain lions' movement A new study led by Kyle Dougherty (left), postdoctoral researcher, and John Benson, associate professor in the School of Natural Resources, shows that young mountain lions in California struggle to disperse between populations because they avoid developed areas and busy roads, limiting the gene flow needed to keep populations healthy. KHGI and Mirage News have run articles on the research.
Dec 3 2025	Silicon Prairie News: Startups, farmers see potential of ag tech at conference Innovators, entrepreneurs, producers, researchers, corporations and investors gathered in Gothenburg on Nov. 24 for the inaugural AgConverge Conference, Silicon Prairie News reported Dec. 3. The producer-focused event showcased how agriculture, technology and entrepreneurship intersect to shape the future of food, energy and water.
Dec 3 2025	DTN Progressive Farmer: Climate report shows challenges to corn, soybean yields A recent climate report published by the Nebraska State Climate Office points to more stress for the state’s corn and soybean crops in the rest of the 21st century, DTN Progressive Farmer reported Dec. 3. The report, titled “Understanding and Assessing Climate Change: Preparing for Nebraska’s Future,” finds that growing seasons will be erratic and challenging, with the average temperature in Nebraska increasing 5 to 6 degrees Fahrenheit by 2050 and 7 to 11.5 degrees Fahrenheit by the end of the century.
Dec 2 2025	RFD-TV: Crafting a win-win for ag and the environment Andy Little, associate professor in the School of Natural Resources, was interviewed for a Dec. 2 segment on RFD-TV. He discussed the university’s efforts to create healthy ecosystems that can support ag production and biodiversity, including work with wild turkey populations and “prairie strip” projects.
Dec 2 2025	Broadway World: 'A Christmas Story: The Musical' coming to Lied Center Broadway World published a Dec. 2 article on “A Christmas Story: The Musical,” coming to the Lied Center for Performing Arts Dec. 16-21.
Nov 29 2025	Silicon Prairie News: UNL moves up in global entrepreneurship rankings The University of Nebraska–Lincoln climbed seven spots to rank No. 35 globally in the 2026 Princeton Review and Entrepreneur magazine list of the Top 50 Undergraduate Entrepreneurship Programs. Nebraska remains the top-ranked university in the state and No. 10 in the Midwest. Stories on the ranking have appeared in KHGI, Silicon Prairie News and Tri-State Livestock News.
Nov 28 2025	Nebraska Examiner: Fast track to Nebraska political office? Play for Huskers Nebraska Examiner published a Nov. 28 article on the advantages of being a former Husker student-athlete in running for political office in Nebraska. Kevin Smith, Olson Professor of political science, was interviewed for the article. Not all Big Red political candidates succeed, he said, but playing for the Huskers gives them some goodwill at a time when public skepticism and cynicism reign.
Nov 28 2025	Scottsbluff Star-Herald: Scottsbluff students win big at recent math competitions Students from Scottsbluff High School and Bluffs Middle School took home a combined $14,500 in scholarships at UNL Math Day on Nov. 13, the Scottsbluff Star-Herald reported Nov. 28. The high school teams earned a first-place Class A title and first-place and second-place titles in the Class B competition.
Nov 26 2025	Omaha World-Herald: Nebraska climate report gives dire warning A recent climate report published by the Nebraska State Climate Office was featured in a Nov. 26 Omaha World-Herald article. The report says that by the end of the century, extremely hot days across Nebraska will be more common, extremely cold days will be rarer and groundwater levels and seasonal precipitation patterns will be disrupted. Ross Dixon, assistant professor of Earth and atmospheric sciences, and Eric Hunt, assistant extension educator of agricultural meteorology and climate resilience, were interviewed for the article.
Nov 24 2025	Lincoln Journal Star: Veil to become provost at North Dakota State Shari Veil, dean of the College of Journalism and Mass Communications, has been named the provost of her alma mater, North Dakota State University. Her last day at Nebraska will be Dec. 23. Stories on Veil have appeared in KLKN, KOLN/KGIN and the Lincoln Journal Star.
Nov 21 2025	Lincoln Journal Star: Regents move UNL, UNMC joint accreditation forward The University of Nebraska Board of Regents on Nov. 21 approved the consolidation of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and University of Nebraska Medical Center for the purpose of joint accreditation. Dr. Jeffrey P. Gold, president of the University of Nebraska system, will now work with the Higher Learning and U.S. Department of Education to complete the merger. Stories on the action have appeared in KETV, KFOR, KLKN, KOLN/KGIN, the Lincoln Journal Star, Nebraska Public Media, Omaha World-Herald, Rural Radio Network and WOWT.
Nov 21 2025	Lincoln Journal Star: Bennett's chief of staff leaving for similar job at Penn State Josh Davis, vice chancellor for institutional strategy and external relations and the chancellor’s chief of staff, has been named senior vice provost and chief of staff at Penn State. He will start his new role on Jan. 5. Stories on his departure have appeared in KLIN, the Lincoln Journal Star and Omaha World-Herald.