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12/16/2015
1,400-plus degrees awarded during December graduation
Editor's note: The list incorporates changes from the errata sheet issued Friday, Dec. 18. More than 1,400 degrees were awarded during commencement exercises Dec. 18 and 19 at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Tammy Beck, associate dean of gradua…
12/18/2015
12/15/2015
UNL study: Modest levels of nanoparticle may harm brain cells
Even moderate concentrations of a nanoparticle used to whiten certain foods, milk and toothpaste could potentially compromise the brain's most numerous cells, according to a new study from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The researchers examined…
12/15/2015
Seven ROTC cadets to receive military commissions Dec. 18-19
Seven cadets in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Reserve Officer Training Corps will receive military commissions in ceremonies Dec. 18 and 19 at the Nebraska Union, 14th and R streets. Two cadets in Air Force ROTC will be commissioned second lieu…
12/18/2015
12/14/2015
African Poetry Book Fund sends second shipment to African libraries
The African Poetry Book Fund, in partnership with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries and Prairie Schooner, has sent its second shipment of nearly 1,750 books and journals to its five partner poetry libraries in Africa. Each of the five rea…
12/14/2015
Strive to Thrive Lincoln awards grants to three nonprofits
Strive to Thrive Lincoln has awarded a $5,000 grant to the Matt Talbot Kitchen and Outreach and $2,500 grants to Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) and Lincoln Literacy. The grant project is aimed at local nonprofits and initiated by students i…
12/14/2015
Nominations sought for 2016 'Fulfilling the Dream' Award
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks nominations for the 2016 Chancellor's "Fulfilling the Dream" Award. The award recognizes leaders who are role models both on and off campus. Nominations may be submitted by any member of the university or comm…
12/11/2015
UNL students gain unique experience tracking, testing for salmonella
Students earning degrees in food science and technology typically leave campus prepared to join the industry in areas such as product development, quality assurance and food marketing. With the help of a course led by the University of Nebraska-Linc…
12/10/2015
UNL seeks proposals to operate athletics retail merchandising
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking proposals to manage and operate all channels of its athletics department retail apparel and sports memorabilia outlets. Athletics operates team stores in Pinnacle Bank Arena and Memorial Stadium as well …
12/10/2015
Richard Moberly appointed interim dean of College of Law
Richard Moberly has been appointed to the position of interim dean of the University of Nebraska College of Law. Ronnie Green, interim senior vice chancellor for academic affairs, announced the appointment Dec. 9. Moberly will formally begin the app…
12/10/2015
Economic forecast: Ag income still in doldrums; other sectors expected to grow
Nebraska agriculture has another down year ahead, according to the latest long-term economic forecast from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Bureau of Business Research. Other economic sectors in the state should see decent, though not spectacula…
12/10/2015
David A. Bush family establishes memorial fund for study abroad
Former Grand Island attorney and Hall County Judge David A. Bush will be memorialized through the David A. Bush Family Award for Study Abroad. The fund will support education abroad experiences for students at his alma mater, the University of Nebras…
12/8/2015
American Academy of Arts and Sciences taps UNL
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has accepted an invitation from the American Academy of Arts and Sciences to become a University Affiliate of the Academy. In accepting the invitation Dec. 3, UNL joins 64 other institutions that partner with the A…
12/8/2015
2 UNL students selected to Most Promising Multicultural Students program
The American Advertising Federation has selected University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications students Olivia Wilson of Norfolk and Jane Ngo of South Sioux City for its Most Promising Multicultural Students program. A…
12/7/2015
More than 1,300 UNL degrees to be awarded Dec. 18-19
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's December commencement exercises will be Dec. 18 and 19 at Pinnacle Bank Arena. The arena, at 400 Pinnacle Arena Drive, will host a ceremony for students earning graduate and professional degrees at 3 p.m. Dec. 18…
12/18/2015
12/7/2015
Native scholar takes on Adam Sandler's new movie in Great Plains Quarterly
In April, eight Native actors walked off the set of Adam Sandler's new Netflix movie, "Ridiculous Six," due to the script's insults and derogatory remarks about Natives. Controversy erupted on social media, leading some to call for boycotting the mov…

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