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| 01/10/2014 |
Christin Mamiya named interim director of Sheldon Museum of ArtChristin J. Mamiya, associate dean of the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, has been named interim director of the Sheldon Museum of Art. She will assume her new duties Feb. 2. … |
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| 01/15/2014 |
Study: Large, older trees keep growing at a faster rateContrary to long-held misconceptions, trees never stop growing during their lifespans, a new study has found. In fact, as they age, their growth accelerates, even after they've reached massive sizes. This me… |
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| 01/16/2014 |
Narcissism and leadership: Does it work to be a jerk?Ask most workers if they've ever had a narcissist for a boss and you'll hear stories of leaders who have taken credit for others' work, made decisions without consulting others and used every opportunity to talk about themselves. … |
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| 01/15/2014 |
Statement from UNL Chancellor Harvey Perlman regarding NU President James B. Milliken's appointment as CUNY chancellorUniversity of Nebraska-Lincoln Chancellor Harvey Perlman issued the following statement Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014, regarding University of Nebraska President James B. Milliken's appointment as chancellor of the City College of New York system: "Thi… |
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| 01/16/2014 |
ANDRILL team discovers ice-loving sea anemones in AntarcticaUsing a camera-equipped robot to explore beneath the Ross Ice Shelf off Antarctica, scientists and engineers with the Antarctic Geological Drilling (ANDRILL) Program made an astonishing discovery. Thousands … |
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| 01/17/2014 |
December indicators predict stronger economy by mid-yearSummer may bring stronger economic growth to Nebraska, according to the latest report on the state's Leading Economic Indicator. The indicator increased by 0.78 percent in December, reversing the decline rep… |
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| 01/21/2014 |
Nebraska economy expected to grow at moderate paceNebraska's economy will grow at a moderate pace during the next few years, though not as fast as the national economy, state forecasters say. In its latest report, the Nebraska Business Forecast Council says… |
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| 01/22/2014 |
Call for entries: Lied Center offers $1,000 prize in poster design competitionIn conjunction with its 25th anniversary season, Nebraska's Home for the Arts, the Lied Center for Performing Arts at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, is calling for entries for its first poster design competition. Artists of al… |
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| 01/23/2014 |
Doctor's office -- not Internet -- still main source for infertility informationFor a woman worried about why she hasn't become pregnant, the Internet and its anonymity might seem an appealing way to learn about infertility. Yet a newly published study involving University of Nebraska-L… |
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| 01/23/2014 |
UNL places Sigma Nu fraternity on suspensionUniversity of Nebraska-Lincoln vice chancellor for student affairs Juan N. Franco has announced sanctions imposed on UNL's Delta Eta chapter of Sigma Nu fraternity after an investigation found fire code and alcohol violations at th… |
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| 01/28/2014 |
National association awards UNL bronze rating for sustainabilityThe Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education has awarded the University of Nebraska-Lincoln a STARS Bronze Rating for demonstrating commitment to sustainability. UNL received the… |
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| 01/30/2014 |
NSF award aids UNL engineer's antibiotic resistance workAntibiotic-resistant bacteria are a growing public health threat, infecting at least 2 million Americans each year and killing 23,000. A University of Nebraska-Lincoln engineer's research to understand how bacteria and antibiotics … |
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| 01/31/2014 |
UNL master's degree preps non-teachers to teach secondary scienceIn the next 20 years, jobs in the STEM fields of science, technology, engineering and math are predicted to grow at double-digit rates. Workers in these fields are already in high demand, and the U.S. education system is under the … |
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| 02/4/2014 |
UNL study: Most parents fail to recognize if their kids are overweightIn Garrison Keillor’s idyllic town of Lake Wobegon, all the children are above average. And, judging by a new study by University of Nebraska-Lincoln researchers, none are obese. Though childhood obesity rates in the United States have tripled … |
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| 02/4/2014 |
NU State Museum becomes Smithsonian Institution affiliateThe University of Nebraska State Museum has announced that it has been accepted as an Affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution. The NU State Museum joins 184 museums, educational and cultural organizations in more than 40 states, Panama and Puerto R… |
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