http://news.unl.edu/ Archive of stories about the University of Nebraska–Lincoln from media around the world. Wed, 13 May 2026 01:43:52 -0500Wed, 13 May 2026 01:43:52 -0500http://www.unl.edu/https://journalstar.com/news/state-regional/education/article_5fb774e0-7f8a-4fd5-8b91-1c616b29ce67.htmlEdgar Cahoon, George W. Holmes Professor of biochemistry and director of the university’s Center for Plant Science Innovation, has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences, one of the nation’s highest honors for scientists and engineers. The Lincoln Journal Star published a May 12 article on his achievement. http://newsroom.unl.edu/inthenews12778Tue, 12 May 2026 00:05:00 -0500 https://kearneyhub.com/news/local/education/article_86b37e42-e02e-44b4-9cef-c96ab4e2afb9.htmlThe university conferred a record 3,885 degrees during commencement exercises May 8-9. The Kearney Hub, Lexington Clipper-Herald and York News-Times have run articles on their area graduates. http://newsroom.unl.edu/inthenews12782Mon, 11 May 2026 00:05:00 -0500 https://www.farms.com/news/nebraska-u-to-host-international-symposium-on-beef-cattle-welfare-june-1-3-241754.aspxThe university will host the International Symposium on Beef Cattle Welfare June 1-3 at the Nebraska East Union. Farms.com ran a May 11 article on the symposium. http://newsroom.unl.edu/inthenews12783Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://journalstar.com/news/local/education/collection_e4cc8c98-2974-48e6-84ba-00aba2498c5a.htmlThe university conferred a record 3,885 degrees during commencement exercises May 8-9. The Lincoln Journal Star published a May 9 photo gallery featuring the graduates. http://newsroom.unl.edu/inthenews12780Sat, 09 May 2026 00:05:00 -0500 https://nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news-articles/flying-saucers-over-the-sandhills-ufo-investigations-now-public-in-university-of-nebraska-archives/Nebraska Public Media aired a May 8 story on the files of Grand Island schoolteacher E.A. “Earl” Kral, documenting purported UFO sightings and paranormal experiences, which are now available to the public through UNL Libraries’ Archives and Special Collections. Mary Ellen Ducey, special collections librarian, was interviewed for the story. “This is the only paranormal collection we have,” she said. http://newsroom.unl.edu/inthenews12779Fri, 08 May 2026 00:05:00 -0500 https://nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news-articles/favorite-time-of-year-nebraska-colleges-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. http://newsroom.unl.edu/inthenews12777Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://theindependent.com/news/local/education/article_1c2cee53-e3c5-47d9-a202-4d651db3edc5.htmlThe university’s Teacher Scholars Academy celebrated 21 students graduating this spring with a special reception May 7 at Carolyn Pope Edwards Hall. The Grand Island Independent ran a May 9 article on the TSA graduates from its area. http://newsroom.unl.edu/inthenews12781Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://journalstar.com/news/state-regional/education/article_0264f85a-ed9b-40bb-84d6-d27df724bc94.htmlWith 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. http://newsroom.unl.edu/inthenews12770Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://journalstar.com/news/state-regional/education/article_00985d5b-21c9-432b-81eb-315968bfe8e1.htmlThe 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.http://newsroom.unl.edu/inthenews12772Tue, 05 May 2026 00:20:00 -0500 https://nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news-articles/a-research-facility-closure-could-bring-more-usda-scientists-to-nebraska-that-could-benefit-research-if-the-staff-make-it-here/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.” http://newsroom.unl.edu/inthenews12773Tue, 05 May 2026 00:15:00 -0500 https://www.rfdtv.com/nebraska-land-link-program-connects-new-farmers-with-available-landAnastasia 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. http://newsroom.unl.edu/inthenews12774Tue, 05 May 2026 00:10:00 -0500 https://ruralradio.com/rrn/news/hawkins-leads-huskers-at-home-rodeo-unl-honored-as-regional-rodeo-of-the-year/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. http://newsroom.unl.edu/inthenews12775Tue, 05 May 2026 00:05:00 -0500 https://www.3newsnow.com/northwest-omaha/nebraska-rancher-pushes-for-more-investment-in-equine-industry-to-keep-young-talent-in-stateHusker 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. http://newsroom.unl.edu/inthenews12776Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.1011now.com/2026/05/04/hassan-ramzah-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.http://newsroom.unl.edu/inthenews12768Mon, 04 May 2026 00:05:00 -0500 https://journalstar.com/life-entertainment/local/art-theater/article_566c1f5b-9c1a-4d42-bd19-8d00f56621c6.htmlThe 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.http://newsroom.unl.edu/inthenews12769Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://journalstar.com/news/state-regional/education/article_73e557c0-8083-4522-b051-4fe9d4c84ba2.htmlThe 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. http://newsroom.unl.edu/inthenews12767Sun, 03 May 2026 00:05:00 -0500 https://journalstar.com/news/state-regional/weather/article_8ded44f7-6383-4f8b-8571-ea80d0191ccf.htmlThe 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. http://newsroom.unl.edu/inthenews12764Sun, 03 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.thefencepost.com/news/lawrences-research-proves-crucial-in-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. http://newsroom.unl.edu/inthenews12771Fri, 01 May 2026 00:10:00 -0500 https://nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news-articles/nebraska-farmers-could-see-record-profits-this-year/According to the latest projections from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and the University of Missouri, the state’s net farm income is expected to jump 12% in 2026, to an all-time high of $9.96 billion. Stories on the projections have appeared in KCSR/KBPY, KTIC, Nebraska Public Media and Farms.com.http://newsroom.unl.edu/inthenews12765Fri, 01 May 2026 00:05:00 -0500 https://nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news-articles/mcc-unl-student-fashion-designs-to-shine-on-runway-in-absence-of-omaha-fashion-week/In the absence of Omaha Fashion Week, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and Metropolitan Community College are hosting a fashion show May 2 to allow students to show off their designs, Nebraska Public Media reported May 1. Michael Burton and Sandra Starkey, associate professors in the Department of Textiles, Merchandising and Fashion Design, were interviewed for the story. http://newsroom.unl.edu/inthenews12766Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500