For the first time in 58 years, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and the University of Nebraska Medical Center will be measured together in national rankings, following federal approval of a shared accreditation structure. This is expected to result in a shift in national research rankings.
More details at: https://go.unl.edu/coeupdate_260629_unlunmc
Highlights from the Nebraska Engineering community who have received recent media recognition:
• $1.4 million DOE grant powers Nebraska Engineering-led project to develop nuclear reactor safety training and workforce development in Nebraska. https://engineering.unl.edu/news/mme/260617/doe-nebraska-nuclear-development/ and https://go.unl.edu/coeupdate_260629_xg1
• Recently found black fungus inspires Rajib Saha’s work on military grants to learn why organisms invest resources in products that aid others, and its possible community benefits. https://engineering.unl.edu/news/chme/260624/saha-extreme-fungi/
• Qiuming Yao on Nebraska team exploring potential ally against harmful algal blooms with support of NSF grant. https://go.unl.edu/coeupdate_260629_x2h
• Computer science student Cameron Adkins named 2026 National Veterans Leadership Foundation Leadership Fellow. https://engineering.unl.edu/news/soc/260626/adkins-nvlf-fellow/
If you know of someone who has been featured in the media, contact Karl Vogel – kvogel2@unl.edu – so they can be included in future editions.
Applications are being accepted through July 1 for the 2026-27 cohort of the College of Engineering Graduate Student Teaching Fellows program, which prepares graduate students who are currently (or will be) teaching at the postsecondary level and provides associate-level certification. Continue reading…
More details at: https://engineering.unl.edu/ecec/programs/graduate-student-teaching-fellows/The 2026 University of Nebraska–Lincoln All-Staff Conference will be July 29-30, featuring professional development, encouraging meaningful cross-campus dialogue, and reinforcing a foundational system of support for university staff at every level..Registration is now open (link below).
More details at: https://staff-conference.unl.eduThe ASEE Midwest Section Conference will be held Sept. 13–15 at the University of Oklahoma in Norman. The paper submission deadline is July 31. They are collecting early interest by June 19 (no commitment required). Theme is "From First Interest to First Job: Building the Engineering Continuum."
More details at: https://ou.edu/coe/asee