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08/17/2010
U.S. News & World Report rankings show UNL among nation's best
For the seventh year in a row, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is ranked among the Top 50 public national universities in U.S. News and World Report's annual assessment of "Best Colleges." UNL also was among the top U.S. national universities, pu…
08/17/2010
'Back to campus' equals 'back to traffic' during move-in Aug. 19-22
Fall-semester classes begin at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Aug. 23, bringing the back-to-campus rush starting the week of Aug. 16 and continuing through Aug. 22. The majority of the activity involving the return and arrival of thousands of stu…
08/13/2010
Degrees granted to more than 700 at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln will grant degrees to more than 700 students at commencement exercises this weekend. Nearly 400 students received advanced degrees in a Friday ceremony while more than 300 will receive bachelor's degrees Saturday. …
08/12/2010
2 UNL ROTC cadets to receive commissions Saturday
Two cadets in the Reserve Officer Training Corps at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will receive commissions as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army in a 1 p.m. ceremony Aug. 14 in the Heritage Room of the Nebraska Union, 14th and R streets. The c…
08/14/2010
08/12/2010
18 OPS teachers earn master's degrees in Math in Middle Institute
Eighteen Omaha Public Schools teachers have earned master's degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln as a result of participation in the Math in the Middle Institute Partnership. They are among nearly 400 students who will receive advanced deg…
08/12/2010
Cornhusker Marching Band's annual exhibition concert is Aug. 20
The Cornhusker Marching Band will kick off its 2010 season with its annual exhibition concert at 7 p.m. Aug. 20 in Memorial Stadium. The event is free and open to the public and visitors are encouraged to enter stadium by either the northwest or sou…
08/20/2010
08/11/2010
UNL digital scholars net major grant for Civil War-era explorations
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has earned a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to expand its digital research on Civil War-era Washington, D.C., especially its pivotal role in the antislavery and civil rights movements. T…
08/11/2010
More than 700 to receive degrees at UNL's August commencements
More than 700 students will receive degrees at University of Nebraska-Lincoln commencement exercises Aug. 13 and 14 at the Bob Devaney Sports Center [map]. The ceremonies include one for postgraduate degrees at 3 p.m. Aug. 13 and one for baccalaurea…
08/13/2010
08/10/2010
Development proposal for Industrial Arts Building rejected for financing
The single proposal for the redevelopment of the Industrial Arts Building at the former State Fair Park has been rejected by University of Nebraska-Lincoln officials. The proposal submitted by The Alexander Co. and Miller & Associates, both Madison,…
08/10/2010
Stuart Embury of Holdrege donates art book collection to UNL Libraries
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries announced that it has received more than 11,000 books and exhibition catalogues donated by Stuart P. Embury, M.D., of Holdrege, a 1966 graduate of UNL and 1969 UNMC graduate. Embury amassed what is considered …
08/10/2010
Research: Undergrads study ineffectively on computers, can improve
In the space of one generation, college students have gone from studying with highlighters and wire notebooks to laptops, netbooks and, now, iPads. But despite the prevalence of technology on campuses, a new study indicates that computers alone can'…
08/9/2010
Nebraska astronaut Clayton Anderson returns to Morrill Hall Aug. 17
The University of Nebraska State Museum will host an appearance by NASA astronaut and Nebraska native Clayton Anderson 6:30 to 8 p.m. Aug. 17 at Morrill Hall, south of 14th and Vine streets on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln City Campus. Extended…
08/17/2010
08/6/2010
Nebraska teachers earn national certification in personal finance
Forty-four Nebraska second and postsecondary teachers earned national certification in personal finance last month at the Personal Finance Institute at Wayne State College. Teachers successfully completed the nationally recognized Financial Literacy…
08/5/2010
UNL awards $12 million in scholarships to Nebraska high school graduates
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has announced the awarding of nearly 1,500 scholarships 2010 Nebraska high school graduates. The total potential value of the scholarships is more than $12 million. The awards are comprised of 25 Chancellor's Schol…
08/5/2010
Nonresident, transfer scholarships awarded
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has awarded scholarships to nonresident students who will enroll in the 2010-11 academic year, which begins Aug. 23. The scholarship winners are from 37 states. The nonresident scholarship programs were created in …

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