http://newsroom.unl.edu/releases/ News from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln en-us Copyright 2026 University of Nebraska-Lincoln http://www.unl.edu/favicon.ico http://www.unl.edu/ http://newsroom.unl.edu/releases/2016/02/15/York+will+host+2016+Connecting+Young+Nebraskans+Summit York has been selected as the site of the 2016 Connecting Young Nebraskans Summit. Young leaders from across the state will gather to network and build skills at the summit Oct. 27 and 28 at the Holthus Convention Center, 3130 Holen Ave. Connecting . . . Mon, 15 Feb 2016 10:29:00 -0600 http://newsroom.unl.edu/releases/2016/02/15/Study%3A+On+gay+issues%2C+Nebraska+far+less+%27Red%27+than+label+suggests When it comes to electoral geography, Nebraska is a reliable "Red State." The term can conjure up a wholly conservative electorate unwilling to support progressive policies, such as those that would protect and benefit lesbians, gays and bisexuals. . . . Mon, 15 Feb 2016 02:00:00 -0600 http://newsroom.unl.edu/releases/2016/02/12/Scientists+reveal+new+ice+with+record-low+density Amid the season known for transforming Nebraska into an outdoor ice rink, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln-led research team has predicted a new molecular form of the slippery stuff that even Mother Nature has never borne. The proposed ice, which th. . . Fri, 12 Feb 2016 13:00:00 -0600 http://newsroom.unl.edu/releases/2016/02/12/Safety+and+health+organizations+to+join+Nebraska+Innovation+Campus Nebraska Innovation Campus has announced a new partner. Dan Duncan, executive director of NIC, said Great Plains Safety and Health Organization and the Nebraska Safety Center will move into space on campus early this year. The Great Plains Safety an. . . Fri, 12 Feb 2016 02:01:00 -0600 http://newsroom.unl.edu/releases/2016/02/12/Evolution+takes+flight+at+February+Sunday+with+a+Scientist The University of Nebraska State Museum's February Sunday with a Scientist program for children and families will investigate the diversity of evolution through exploration of species with wings. The event will be from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 21 at Mo. . . Fri, 12 Feb 2016 02:00:00 -0600 http://newsroom.unl.edu/releases/2016/02/11/UNL+student+places+11th+in+Hearst+multimedia+competition University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications student Andrew Barry placed 11th in the Hearst Journalism Awards first multimedia competition. The senior journalism major from Lincoln placed in the multimedia features co. . . Thu, 11 Feb 2016 15:09:00 -0600 http://newsroom.unl.edu/releases/2016/02/10/70+students+chosen+for+Nebraska+Young+Artist+Awards The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts has announced the winners of the 19th annual Nebraska Young Artist Awards. The awards annually recognize 11th-grade students from Nebraska for their talents in visual. . . Wed, 10 Feb 2016 15:08:00 -0600 http://newsroom.unl.edu/releases/2016/02/10/Two+UNL+students+place+in+top+three+of+Hearst+radio+competition Two University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications students placed in the top three in the Hearst Journalism Awards radio competition. Junior Tommy Rezac of Valparaiso placed second, and senior Evan Hummel of Lincoln pl. . . Wed, 10 Feb 2016 13:54:00 -0600 http://newsroom.unl.edu/releases/2016/02/10/Lied+Center+to+host+singer+Jackie+Allen+at+Rococo+Theatre Celebrate Valentine's Day a day early in the historic Rococo Theatre, 140 N. 13th St., with vocalist Jackie Allen as she performs a sensual evening of live jazz backed by an all-star quintet at 8 p.m. Feb. 13. Praised as "romantic and poetic" by Ro. . . Wed, 10 Feb 2016 02:00:00 -0600 http://newsroom.unl.edu/releases/2016/02/09/SciPop+talk+to+explore+how+trees+communicate Whether it's the Ents in "The Lord of the Rings" or Groot in "Guardians of the Galaxy," the notion that trees can talk is a curious idea. But can trees do that in real life? What language do they use? How do they communicate? Find out the answers to. . . Tue, 09 Feb 2016 02:00:00 -0600 http://newsroom.unl.edu/releases/2016/02/08/Nearly+4%2C500+UNL+students+named+to+Deans%27+List%2FList+of+Distinguished+Students Nearly 4,500 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students have been named to the Deans' List/Explore Center List of Distinguished Students for the fall semester of the 2015-16 academic year. Qualification for the Deans' List varies among the eight underg. . . Mon, 08 Feb 2016 02:01:00 -0600 http://newsroom.unl.edu/releases/2016/02/08/%27The+Cat+in+the+Hat%27+comes+to+life+at+Lied+Center+Feb.+12-13 The Lied Center for Performing Arts, 301 N. 12th St., will present the live stage adaptation of Dr. Seuss' "The Cat in the Hat" at 7 p.m. Feb. 12 and 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Feb. 13. Tickets are on sale at http://www.liedcenter.org, by phone at 402-472-4. . . Mon, 08 Feb 2016 02:00:00 -0600 http://newsroom.unl.edu/releases/2016/02/05/Report+shows+rise+in+groundwater+levels+after+multiple+years+of+decline The 2015 Nebraska Statewide Groundwater-Level Monitoring Report reveals that much of the state is beginning to recover from the 2012-13 drought. From spring 2014 to spring 2015, water levels began to rise after significant declines resulting from an. . . Fri, 05 Feb 2016 02:01:00 -0600 http://newsroom.unl.edu/releases/2016/02/05/January+surveys%3A+Businesses+optimistic%2C+but+consumer+confidence+is+down Nebraska consumer confidence declined in January while business expectations rose, according to surveys conducted by the Bureau of Business Research at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The survey results announced Friday marked the first release . . . Fri, 05 Feb 2016 02:00:00 -0600 http://newsroom.unl.edu/releases/2016/02/04/Nebraska+LEAD+34+fellows+travel+to+Hungary%2C+Romania%2C+Moldov Twenty-nine Nebraska LEAD 34 Fellows recently returned from an international study and travel seminar in Hungary, Romania and Moldova. "Our international study is designed to provide firsthand appreciation and understanding of our international comm. . . Thu, 04 Feb 2016 02:05:00 -0600