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1996 through 2010 out of 4957
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| 05/13/2011 |
UNL recognizes Big Red Stars of 2011The University of Nebraska-Lincoln recognized Nebraska eighth-graders for their academic excellence, leadership and perseverance May 12 at the 2011 Big Red Stars Recognition Ceremony. Big Red Stars is a special recognition program designed to recogn… |
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| 05/13/2011 |
47 UNL students inducted into Phi Beta KappaForty-seven University of Nebraska-Lincoln students were initiated into membership in Phi Beta Kappa this month. Phi Beta Kappa is the nation's oldest academic honor society, recognizing and encouraging a commitment to excellence in the liberal arts… |
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| 05/12/2011 |
'Hancock's War' winner of Great Plains book prize"Hancock's War: Conflict on the Southern Plains" by the late William Y. Chalfant is this year's winner of the Great Plains Distinguished Book Prize from the Center for Great Plains Studies at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. James Stubbendieck, d… |
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| 05/11/2011 |
Donation of Cather documents, start of unfinished novel, made to UNLCharles Cather, an heir to his aunt Willa Cather, has left an estate gift to the University of Nebraska that includes manuscripts including the beginning of her last novel, letters, medals and inscribed first editions of her work. Charles Cather, Wi… |
05/12/2011 |
| 05/11/2011 |
Daily Nebraskan editor Gibson selected for Fulbright to South KoreaUniversity of Nebraska-Lincoln graduate Jenna Gibson, 2010-11 editor-in-chief of the Daily Nebraskan, UNL's student newspaper, will travel to South Korea to work as an English teaching assistant on a Fulbright Scholarship. She also plans to write for… |
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| 05/11/2011 |
Writers conference at UNL to feature acclaimed authors, publishing prosSome of the nation's acclaimed authors and most influential publishing professionals will be on hand to help writers of all experience levels master their craft and learn about the publishing process at this year's Nebraska Summer Writers Conference.… |
06/11/2011 |
| 05/10/2011 |
'Sunday Scientist' to explore extreme weather May 15 at Morrill HallThe University of Nebraska State Museum will host a Sunday with a Scientist program for children and families to learn about extreme weather from 1:30-4:30 p.m. May 15 at Morrill Hall. Morrill Hall is south of 14th and Vine streets on the University … |
05/15/2011 |
| 05/10/2011 |
Sociologist nets prestigious grant to study root of health disparitiesGrowing up in poverty or experiencing other social inequalities like racial discrimination at an early age no doubt could color a person's perspective on the world. But could experiencing that kind of stress make someone susceptible to disease that's… |
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| 05/6/2011 |
Degrees granted to 2,800The University of Nebraska-Lincoln will grant degrees to approximately 2,800 students at commencement exercises May 6 and 7 in separate ceremonies for baccalaureate, graduate and law degrees The graduates are from 47 states, Puerto Rico and 43 count… |
05/6/2011 |
| 05/6/2011 |
Emergency planning, resources, tested at statewide event May 11 at UNLFirst responders from numerous agencies will conduct a training exercise May 11 on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln City Campus. As many as 900 people will be involved in the daylong emergency management exercise. Anyone in the area on that day sh… |
05/11/2011 |
| 05/5/2011 |
Dussault selected as dean of Graduate StudiesPatrick Dussault, Charles Bessey professor of chemistry at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, has been selected the new dean of Graduate Studies at the university. Senior vice chancellor for academic affairs Ellen Weissinger announced the appointmen… |
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| 05/5/2011 |
13 ROTC cadets to receive military commissions at May 7 ceremonyThirteen cadets in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln ROTC program will receive military commissions in a joint commissioning ceremony May 7 at the Nebraska Union, 14th and R streets. The ceremony begins at 1:30 p.m. in the auditorium. Following is … |
05/7/2011 |
| 05/3/2011 |
Study: To college students, shoplifting and music piracy are worlds apartWhat's the difference between stealing a CD from a music store and ripping off music online? The music industry and law enforcers say there is none: Theft is theft, whether it's physical or digital. College students participating in a newly publishe… |
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| 05/2/2011 |
UNL awards Noyce Master Teaching fellowships to 22 Nebraska teachersTwenty-two teachers from across Nebraska have been awarded Robert Noyce National Science Foundation Master Teaching Fellowships by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The fellowships are funded by the National Science Foundation through a six-year, … |
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| 05/2/2011 |
Nebraska Alumni Association Awards Presentation is May 5The Nebraska Alumni Association will recognize 23 accomplished University of Nebraska-Lincoln alumni, eight students, a retired faculty member and an exceptional family at the annual Alumni Awards Banquet, an all-university celebration, May 5 at the … |
05/5/2011 |
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