http://news.unl.edu/ Archive of stories about the University of Nebraska–Lincoln from media around the world. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:34:59 -0500Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:34:59 -0500http://www.unl.edu/https://grist.org/sponsored/the-fight-to-protect-pollinators-and-people-from-the-pesticides-that-are-everywhere/Judy Wu-Smart, associate professor of entomology, was interviewed for a June 1 Grist article on the impact of neonicotinoid pesticides on pollinators and people. Wu-Smart discussed the AltEn ethanol plant near Mead, Nebraska, which processed much of North America’s surplus neonic-treated corn seed, contaminating surrounding ecosystems and causing near-total losses of nearby beehives until the plant closed in 2021. “We’re still seeing high amounts of neonics in the honey from our hives in the area,” she said. “I wouldn’t eat it.” http://newsroom.unl.edu/inthenews12816Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:05:00 -0500 https://norfolkdailynews.com/news/hooper-student-part-of-unl-team-that-won-rfk-journalism-award/article_19fc75fb-a5e2-4a6a-94e3-568dbf559912.htmlGrace Lewis of Hooper, Nebraska, a journalism major at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln who graduated in May, was part of a reporting team that took home the College Journalism Award at the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Book and Journalism Awards on May 20. The students investigated the overcrowding, understaffing and other multilayered issues confronting Nebraska’s prison system. The Norfolk Daily News ran a June 1 article on Lewis’ involvement in the project. http://newsroom.unl.edu/inthenews12817Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2026/05/29/complaints-about-u-s-senate-candidates-who-hinted-at-helping-osborn-sent-to-nebraska-ag/Brandon Johnson, assistant professor of law, was interviewed for a May 29 Nebraska Examiner article on two complaints made to Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers asking him to look into the Senate candidacies of Democrat Cindy Burbank and Legal Marijuana NOW nominee Mike Marvin over allegations that neither of them intends to serve. Johnson said the complaints seem to lack merit, but he said he can’t predict how a court might rule if a lawsuit comes. http://newsroom.unl.edu/inthenews12823Fri, 29 May 2026 00:10:00 -0500 https://www.nationalhogfarmer.com/livestock-management/unl-team-to-target-high-risk-avian-strains-with-new-vaccine-strategyBacked by a $4 million, five-year grant from the National Institutes of Health, Eric Weaver, professor of biological sciences and director of the Nebraska Center for Virology, will advance a vaccine to protect against future flu pandemics by providing strong, long-lasting immunity across multiple high-risk avian strains. Articles on the research have appeared in KFAB, Nebraska Public Media and National Hog Farmer. http://newsroom.unl.edu/inthenews12818Fri, 29 May 2026 00:05:00 -0500 https://journalstar.com/news/state-regional/article_c8d3b400-8d3e-578f-bff1-4a9f3240d648.htmlBuy Fresh, Buy Local, part of the university’s Department of Agricultural Economics, sponsored the Local Food Showcase May 28 at the Beatrice Farmers Market. The Beatrice Daily Sun published a May 29 article on the showcase. Skylar Falter, program coordinator in the department, was interviewed for the article. http://newsroom.unl.edu/inthenews12819Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500 With support from a National Science Foundation CAREER Award, Qiang Liu, assistant professor of computing, aims to make AI-based technology tools more trustworthy while creating new educational opportunities for students and bridging the digital divide across Nebraska. KHGI ran a May 28 article on the project. http://newsroom.unl.edu/inthenews12820Thu, 28 May 2026 00:20:00 -0500 https://nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news-articles/nebraskas-double-up-food-bucks-program-nears-a-decade-of-fighting-food-insecurity/Nebraska Public Media published a May 28 article on the Double Up Food Bucks program, a national nutrition incentive program that matches what Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program participants spend on fresh fruits and vegetables up to $20 per day. In Nebraska, Double Up Food Bucks is run by the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and No More Empty Pots Omaha. Tara Dunker, the program’s coordinator at Nebraska, was interviewed for the article. http://newsroom.unl.edu/inthenews12821Thu, 28 May 2026 00:15:00 -0500 https://www.tsln.com/news/discovery-days-to-feature-vintage-tractors-young-entrepreneurs-bugs/The Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources will host three Discovery Days events this summer on East Campus, offering free, family-friendly opportunities to explore agriculture, science, entrepreneurship and the natural world through hands-on activities and interactive exhibits. The 2026 events are June 13, July 11 and Aug. 8. Tri-State Livestock News ran a May 28 article on the events. http://newsroom.unl.edu/inthenews12822Thu, 28 May 2026 00:10:00 -0500 https://hechingerreport.org/as-farming-goes-high-tech-universities-grow-new-types-of-agriculture-degrees/The university’s new agricultural systems technology major was featured in a May 28 Hechinger Report article. The major — one of only six such programs in the United States — blends hard science, data science, engineering and management to prepare students for the future of agriculture. Derek Heeren, professor of biological systems engineering; Joe Luck, interim chair of the Department of Biological Systems Engineering; and Cody Nieratka, a sophomore agricultural systems technology major, were interviewed for the article. http://newsroom.unl.edu/inthenews12813Thu, 28 May 2026 00:05:00 -0500 https://www.newsweek.com/democrats-chances-of-flipping-nebraska-as-internal-poll-shows-tight-race-12005523Kevin Smith, Olson Professor of political science, was interviewed for a May 28 Newsweek article on a new Democratic internal poll pointing to a close gubernatorial race in Nebraska between Republican Gov. Jim Pillen and Democratic challenger Lynne Walz. “Republicans are facing some stiff headwinds going into the fall elections, and Pillen is almost certainly going to feel that breeze, too,” Smith said. “That said, Walz has to be considered a pretty heavy underdog, and it would be a huge upset if she pulled off the win.” http://newsroom.unl.edu/inthenews12815Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://nebraska.tv/news/local/nathaniel-philbrick-to-headline-nebraska-governors-humanities-lecture-on-oct-27-2026Historian and best-selling author Nathaniel Philbrick will present the 31st annual Governor’s Lecture in the Humanities, “Revolutionary Ambition: America at 250,” at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 27 at the Lied Center for Performing Arts. The lecture will be presented by Humanities Nebraska and the university’s E.N. Thompson Forum on World Issues. KHGI published a May 27 article on the lecture. http://newsroom.unl.edu/inthenews12814Wed, 27 May 2026 00:05:00 -0500 https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2026/05/27/nebraska-public-media-adds-dedicated-fm-station-in-omaha-increasing-statewide-reach/Nebraska Public Media is launching its own dedicated station in Omaha to expand its statewide reach and better utilize two recently added reporters in the state’s largest city, Nebraska Examiner reported May 27. The network purchased KOOO, 101.9 on the FM dial, and plans a June 15 launch. Stacey Decker, general manager and CEO of Nebraska Public Media, and Nancy Finken, chief content officer, were interviewed for the story. http://newsroom.unl.edu/inthenews12812Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news-articles/unl-scientists-receive-4-million-grant-to-develop-vaccine-against-high-risk-flu-strains/Backed by a $4 million, five-year grant from the National Institutes of Health, Eric Weaver, professor of biological sciences and director of the Nebraska Center for Virology, will advance a vaccine to protect against future flu pandemics by providing strong, long-lasting immunity across multiple high-risk avian strains. Articles on the research have appeared in KFAB, Nebraska Public Media and National Hog Farmer. http://newsroom.unl.edu/inthenews12810Tue, 26 May 2026 00:05:00 -0500 https://norfolkdailynews.com/news/rural-nebraskans-aware-of-concerned-about-impact-of-online-algorithms-poll-finds/article_4e40106f-b84d-44b0-aefa-14c44a4e1d42.htmlMost rural Nebraskans are aware of the use of algorithms in online media and have some concerns about their use, according to results from the 2025 Nebraska Rural Poll. The Norfolk Daily News ran a May 26 article on the results. http://newsroom.unl.edu/inthenews12811Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news-articles/interim-unl-chancellor-looks-ahead-following-program-cuts-resignations-and-buyouts/Interim Chancellor Katherine S. Ankerson was featured in a May 21 story on Nebraska Public Media. She discussed recent challenges for the university and what the future holds. http://newsroom.unl.edu/inthenews12806Thu, 21 May 2026 00:05:00 -0500 https://nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news-articles/rainfall-in-eastern-nebraska-provides-slight-drought-relief/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 21 Nebraska Public Media article on drought conditions in Nebraska. Drought conditions have slightly improved in much of southeast Nebraska following significant rainfall, according to the monitor. http://newsroom.unl.edu/inthenews12808Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywATREyz3HAMillions of plastic bags have given an old road in South Sioux City, Nebraska, a new look thanks to the expertise of Jamilla Teixeira, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering, and a $500,000 grant from the Nebraska Environmental Trust. Last year, the city paved a 4,000-foot stretch of Foundry Road near Siouxland Freedom Park using a cutting-edge asphalt blend made from 2 million recycled plastic bags. Nebraska Public Media’s “What If …” program published a May 20 YouTube video on the project.http://newsroom.unl.edu/inthenews12809Wed, 20 May 2026 00:10:00 -0500 https://www.millingjournal.com/article/1141883/nebraska-wheat-line-earns-national-milling-and-baking-quality-honorThe national Wheat Quality Council has selected the hard red winter wheat line NE20620, developed through the university’s small-grains breeding program, for its Miller’s Choice Award 2026. The regional award points to the variety’s exceptional quality for milling, mixing and baking. Articles on the achievement have appeared in The Fence Post, Grain Journal and Milling Journal.http://newsroom.unl.edu/inthenews12807Wed, 20 May 2026 00:05:00 -0500 https://www.ketv.com/article/could-social-media-apps-change-more-lawsuits-are-filed/71280293Greg Dickinson, assistant professor of law, was interviewed for a May 20 KETV story on how court cases could reshape social media accountability. He said he believes the U.S. Supreme Court will take up some of these cases in the next few years. “Whenever the court does take that case, it will be a monumental decision,” he said. “Assuming it changes anything, it would be a big deal for tech companies.”http://newsroom.unl.edu/inthenews12805Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://journalstar.com/news/local/business/article_1748a8b1-653c-4c8d-9930-0ed88650a7ee.htmlThe Lincoln Journal Star published a May 19 article on the winners of the 2026 New Venture Competition, hosted by the Nebraska Center for Entrepreneurship. Sam Nelson, the center’s director, and Husker students Adam Knapp (Knapp Custom Opps, LLC), Karter Otte (Pickup Lines Striping), Talon Krebs (Premium Acres) and Brock Anderson (Premier Umpires, LLC) were interviewed for the article. http://newsroom.unl.edu/inthenews12795Tue, 19 May 2026 00:10:00 -0500