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A swift fox as captured by a camera trap set up by researchers with the Nebraska Canid Project. (Courtesy photo)
A swift fox as captured by a camera trap set up by researchers with the Nebraska Canid Project. (Courtesy photo)

Researchers turn to students in quest for elusive species

Although the swift fox once occupied nearly two-thirds of Nebraska, the at-risk species is now estimated to occupy just 20 to 25 percent of their historic range. Until recently, other than anecdotal information, little was known about the precise location of swift fox populations in Nebraska. Continue reading…

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SNR Student Need-to-Know

SNR Student Need-to-Know is the one-stop shop for information for all SNR students. The information provided in this announcement is tailored and geared toward all SNR students. Whether it's important dates, jobs/internship postings or other helpful info, students can find news essential to their success. Faculty members are welcome to read and share this information accordingly. Continue reading…

 
Natalie Umphlett at the 96th annual meeting of the American Meteorological Society in New Orleans. (Photo by Ken Dewey)
Natalie Umphlett at the 96th annual meeting of the American Meteorological Society in New Orleans. (Photo by Ken Dewey)

Umphlett takes the reins at HPRCC

With the newly established Nebraska State Climate Office set to serve as the primary source of climate information for Nebraska, the High Plains Regional Climate Center, led by interim director Natalie Umphlett, will be able to focus on the climate needs of the broader region it serves. Continue reading…

 
Wayne Woldt
Wayne Woldt

Woldt: Agriculture could lead in drone usage

In a relatively unexplored but nonetheless expanding commercial market for unmanned aircraft systems, or drones to most of us, research indicates that agriculture could eventually account for 70 percent of their business use, according to UNL agricultural engineer Wayne Woldt. Continue reading…

 

Student bowling league begins Jan. 28

Bowling league posterThe University of Nebraska-Lincoln Bowling League takes place each spring semester at Lanes 'N Games in the East Union. Students are invited to join the league by forming teams of five. Trophies are awarded at the end of the league. Continue reading…

 
Applications are being accepted for the fourth round of the University of Nebraska's Rural Futures Institute Competitive Awards.
Applications are being accepted for the fourth round of the University of Nebraska's Rural Futures Institute Competitive Awards.

Proposals sought for Rural Futures awards

Applications are being accepted for the fourth round of the University of Nebraska's Rural Futures Institute Competitive Awards. Continue reading…

 
(From left) Darci Vetter, Ronnie Green and Clayton Yeutter converse during a Heuermann Lecture Jan. 12 at Nebraska Innovation Campus. (Craig Chandler | University Communications)
(From left) Darci Vetter, Ronnie Green and Clayton Yeutter converse during a Heuermann Lecture Jan. 12 at Nebraska Innovation Campus. (Craig Chandler | University Communications)

Experts discuss international trade during Heuermann Lecture

Clayton Yeutter, former U.S. trade representative and U.S. secretary of agriculture, and Darci Vetter, chief agricultural negotiator for the Office of the United States Trade Representative, discussed the history of international trade and opportunities in the current U.S. trade agenda. Continue reading…

 
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