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UNL News Releases

2851 through 2865 out of 4957
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07/17/2014
Key factor found for creating induced pluripotent stem cells
Induced pluripotent stem cells, or iPSCs, are among the most promising developments in medical science in recent years. They are obtained from mature cells that have essentially been "reprogrammed" to behave as stem cells that can …
04/28/2005
Kevin Tvrdy wins forensics national championship
Kevin Tvrdy, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln senior from Wahoo, won the national championship in persuasive speaking at the American Forensics Association National Tournament earlier this month at Kansas State University in Manhattan. Tvrdy's win he…
02/4/2013
Kenyan poet Clifton Gachagua wins Sillerman Prize
Kenyan poet Clifton Gachagua's manuscript, "Madman at Kilifi," has been selected by the African Poetry Book Fund and Series for the Sillerman First Book Prize for African Poets. As the winner of the Prize, "Madman at Kilifi" will b…
04/7/2010
Kennedy Center president Kaiser at Lied Center to address 'Arts in Crisis'
Kennedy Center president Michael M. Kaiser will host a community conversation 9-11:30 a.m. May 5 at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Lied Center for Performing Arts as part of a national tour titled "Arts in Crisis: A Kennedy Center Initiative." …
05/5/2010
05/29/2007
Kendra Shank Quartet kicks off Jazz in June's 'Sweet 16th' season June 5
Kendra Shank, a jazz vocalist with crystal-pure tone, powerful musicianship and elastic phrasing, opens Jazz in June's Sweet Sixteen summer concert series June 5. Organized by the Nebraska Art Association, this year's free jazz series will be in its …
06/5/2007
06/2/2006
Ken Cassman named director of UNL's new energy center
A University of Nebraska-Lincoln agronomy professor has been named director of the university's new Nebraska Center for Energy Sciences Research. UNL Chancellor Harvey Perlman announced that Ken Cassman, professor of agronomy and horticulture in the …
12/31/1969
Kelly to receive Sorensen Award for Distinguished Nebraska Journalism
William Kelly, a Lincoln senior news producer, will be honored with the Thomas C. Sorensen Award for Distinguished Nebraska Journalism from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communication April 8. Kelly's documentary, …
04/5/2011
Kelly to receive Sorensen Award for Distinguished Nebraska Journalism
William Kelly, a Lincoln senior news producer, will be honored with the Thomas C. Sorensen Award for Distinguished Nebraska Journalism from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications on April 8. Kelly oversees …
04/29/2010
Kawasaki Reading Room offers glimpse into Japanese studies
A repository dedicated to the study of Japanese language and culture has a new, expanded and prominent space on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus. Previously located on the 11th floor of Oldfather Hall, the Kawasaki Reading Room for Japanese…
04/15/2011
Kane, Mills named outstanding student leaders
Zachary Kane of Valparaiso and Jorden Mills of Omaha were honored by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Office of Student Affairs with UNL's 2011 Outstanding Student Leadership Awards on April 8. Selection committees on behalf of the Office of Stude…
10/22/2009
Kaitlin Ek appointed editor of Plains Song Review
The Center for Great Plains Studies at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln has announced the appointment of Kaitlin Ek as the editor of its literary and arts journal, "Plains Song Review." Ek is a UNL junior English major from Colorado Springs, Colo.…
07/25/2008
K-12 parents stepping up communication, awareness on school safety
Parents and children need not be fearful about being safe in their school, because despite recent headline-grabbing events, schools remain one of the safest places for a child to be. Nevertheless, back-to-school time is always a good time to give par…
10/30/2009
Justin Kredible combines magic, comedy at Nebraska Union Nov. 5
The University Program Council at University of Nebraska-Lincoln will present Justin Kredible, "Like a magician, but cooler," at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 5 in the Nebraska Union Ballroom, 1400 R St. This event will be free for UNL students with a valid N-Card…
11/5/2009
04/26/2011
Justice Thomas to address College of Law commencement May 7
Clarence Thomas, associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, will deliver the commencement address to the graduates of the University of Nebraska College of Law at 3 p.m. May 7 at the Lied Center for Performing Arts. Tickets for the event are avail…
05/7/2011
03/30/2006
Justice Ginsburg to visit UNL Law, Journalism colleges April 7
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg will be the Roman L. Hruska Institute for the Administration of Justice lecturer at noon April 7 at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Law. There will be a very limited number of tickets avail…
04/7/2006

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