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UNL News Releases

16 through 30 out of 4957
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02/15/2016
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 …
10/27/2016
02/15/2016
Study: On gay issues, Nebraska far less 'Red' 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. …
02/12/2016
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…
02/12/2016
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…
02/12/2016
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…
02/21/2016
02/11/2016
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…
02/10/2016
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…
02/10/2016
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…
02/10/2016
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…
02/13/2016
02/9/2016
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…
02/17/2016
02/8/2016
Nearly 4,500 UNL students named to Deans' List/List 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…
02/8/2016
'The Cat in the Hat' 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…
02/12/2016
02/5/2016
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…
02/5/2016
January surveys: Businesses optimistic, 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 …
02/4/2016
Nebraska LEAD 34 fellows travel to Hungary, Romania, Moldova
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…

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