The University of Nebraska-Lincoln and its surrounding community is constantly evolving to reach greater heights as a 21st-century, world-leading land grant institution.
Learn about the exciting international and national recognition Nebraska has received for its academics and research activity.
Nebraska team wins grant to advance irrigation in six African nations
An interdisciplinary University of Nebraska team led by the Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute has received a three-year, $1 million grant from the International Fund for Agricultural Development to advance access and education around smallholder farmer irrigation in Africa. The grant, partially matched and co-funded by the Daugherty Institute, will focus on work in six countries: Rwanda, Ethiopia, Burundi, Senegal, Niger and the Gambia. Collaborating closely with local partners, the team will explore whether identified business models for providing irrigation to smallholder farmers are inclusive and sustainable within their existing markets.
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Annual report highlights early childhood efforts in Brazil
In a year unlike any other, the Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families and Schools and its diverse partners in research, practice and policy have continued work to impact lives through research that enhances learning and development. The new CYFS annual report highlights the center’s efforts in the 2020 fiscal year to address social, behavioral and educational challenges facing society – including the international work of the Nebraska-Brazil Early Childhood Partnership.
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$5M gift creates program on water, climate and health
The University of Nebraska will receive a $5 million gift to create a multi-institution program aimed at addressing some of Nebraska’s most pressing public health issues associated with water and climate. The gift from Dr. Anne Hubbard will establish the Water, Climate and Health program in the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s College of Public Health, and will bring together experts from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources and the Robert B. Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute to conduct research and disseminate information on environmental issues related to water, climate and health.
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Nebraska climbs in U.S. News rankings, peer assessment increases
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln continued to build positive momentum in the annual U.S. News and World Report rankings, building on strengths in national reputation, value, veteran supports and academics. The 2021 rankings place Nebraska in the top third nationally in comparisons of all public universities. Among public universities, Nebraska is No. 62, an advancement of two positions from a year ago. Nebraska is also the only Big Ten institution to show improvement in the peer assessment score in back-to-back years.
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