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10/4/2013
20th 'Celebration of Youth' on display at Hillestad Gallery
Nebraska youth, from 9 to 19 years of age, have their work showcased in the 20th annual "Celebration of Youth: Exuberance" through Oct. 25 at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Robert Hillestad Textiles Gallery. …
10/5/2013
Olson, Lechtenberg crowned Homecoming king and queen at UNL
Seniors Anders Olson of Tekamah and Jordyn Lechtenberg of Ainsworth were crowned king and queen today at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Homecoming celebration. Olson and Lechtenberg, who were elected in a vote of the UNL stud…
10/8/2013
UNL researchers' new book tackles biological underpinnings of politics
Puzzled why Congress is so tied in knots that it would shut down government rather than compromise? Quite frankly, the divide between liberals and conservatives may not be something that responds to logi…
10/10/2013
UNL's Eversoll publishes first book on Nebraska landslides
Duane Eversoll, professor emeritus at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln School of Natural Resources, has written the first book chronicling the recent history of landslides in Nebraska. "I hope people reali…
10/14/2013
Fear and uncertainty in D.C.: Is it to blame for gridlock?
Uncertainty and fear over President Obama's health care law may be contributing to the Washington deadlock, says a University of Nebraska-Lincoln researcher who specializes in political psychology. Ingrid Ha…
10/14/2013
Study finds new pathway between social anxiety, willingness to help others
People's willingness to help others may be influenced by a gene that affects their level of social anxiety, according to a new study led by a University of Nebraska-Lincoln scientist. The study appears to be the first to describe t…
10/16/2013
UNL Speech and Debate wins 3rd-straight Big Ten Tournament
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Speech and Debate team became three-time champions of the Big Ten Conference Challenge Tournament on Oct. 12-13 at Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill. UNL led the field with a two-day point total of …
10/18/2013
Leading Economic Indicator: Nebraska economy inching ahead
Nebraska's economy should see modest growth in coming months, according to the latest Leading Economic Indicator for Nebraska report. The indicator, which predicts economic growth six months in advance, …
10/18/2013
3 College of Law students win scholarships
Three students in the University of Nebraska College of Law have been awarded scholarships. They are Martin Demoret of Scottsbluff, Katherine Doering of St. Louis and Danielle Schunk of Omaha. Demoret is…
10/18/2013
3 win scholarships at salute to Nebraska at Oxford Program's 25th year
Three students who participated in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Business Administration's Nebraska at Oxford Program last summer were awarded scholarships at an Oct. 5 celebration of the program's 25th year. …
10/18/2013
UNL student government names fee allocation committee
Lincoln, Neb., Oct. 18, 2013 -- The Association of Students of the University of Nebraska, the student government body at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, has finalized the membership of the Committee for Fees Allocation. …
10/21/2013
College of Law introduces new graduate program in U.S. legal studies
Beginning in fall 2014, the University of Nebraska College of Law will open its doors to attorneys from other countries with a new program designed to teach them about law and the legal system in the United States. T…
10/21/2013
UNL students taking proposals for giving $10,000 to a Lincoln nonprofit
Usually, college students don't have a lot of spare cash to hand out to a local nonprofit to help make Lincoln a better place. But this semester, 45 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students are doing just that. …
10/22/2013
Study abroad scholarship honors UNL alumna, furthers student experience
Jessica Lutton Bedient was passionate about experiencing other cultures and serving others. To honor her life, which tragically ended three years ago, a study-abroad scholarship was established in her memory at her alma mater, the Universit…
10/23/2013
UNL study shows college students are digitally distracted in class
The typical college student plays with his or her digital device an average of 11 times a day while in class, according to a new study by a University of Nebraska-Lincoln associate professor. More than 80 percent admit that the…

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