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Oct
29
2024
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Omaha World-Herald: Carson's timeless voice backs UNL adThe Omaha World-Herald published an Oct. 29 article on the university’s new television advertisement, “Home Again,” which features the voice of former "Tonight Show” host and Husker alumnus Johnny Carson. The ad was co-produced by Aaron Nix and Matthew Strasburger, both in the Office of University Communication and Marketing. They were both interviewed for the story. |
Oct
28
2024
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Nebraska Public Media: Midwest voters elect GOP leaders but don't always agree with laws they passDona-Gene Barton, associate professor of political science, was interviewed for an Oct. 28 Midwest Newsroom article on Midwest voters supporting progressive measures while repeatedly electing conservative lawmakers who explicitly reject them. Unlike voting for a candidate whose positions are clearly articulated, ballot language for proposed legislation often does not include partisan cues, Barton said, and that difference can help produce unexpected results. |
Oct
28
2024
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Forbes: Planet Labs helps prevent space war between Russia, U.S.Jack Beard, associate professor of law and director of the Space, Cyber and National Security Law program, was interviewed for an Oct. 28 Forbes article on Planet Labs founders Robbie Schingler and Will Marshall successfully lobbying for a universal halt to anti-satellite missile tests. Beard said he was not aware of satellite images, such as those taken by Planet, being used in war crime trials, but he thinks that is likely to change given the quality of the images and what they show. |
Oct
27
2024
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KETV: Voters sound off on election ads, mailersAn election stress kit provided by the university’s Counseling and Psychological Services was cited in an Oct. 27 KETV story. The kit suggests dealing with this type of stress by connecting with loved ones, considering one’s media diet and opting out of unproductive conversations. |
Oct
26
2024
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Columbus Telegram: Taina Davis selected as Inclusive Business Leader at NebraskaTaina Davis of Columbus has been selected for the 2024-25 cohort of the Inclusive Business Leaders program in the College of Business, the Columbus Telegram reported Oct. 26. The students will learn how to make business more inclusive through education, mentoring and unique hands-on learning opportunities. |
Oct
25
2024
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Omaha World-Herald: Dry spell is fueling fires and impacting crops, pasturesA climate summary drafted by Eric Hunt, a climatologist with Nebraska Extension, was cited in an Oct. 25 Omaha World-Herald article on Nebraska’s recent dry spell. Preliminary evidence suggests September 2024 was the driest September on record. The U.S. Drought Monitor — produced jointly by the university’s National Drought Mitigation Center, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture — was also cited in the article. |
Oct
25
2024
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KOLN/KGIN: Nebraska farm income projected to decline in 2024Nebraska net farm income is projected to decline in 2024, according to a new report from the Rural and Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center at the University of Missouri. Agricultural economists with the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Center for Agricultural Profitability contributed to the report. KOLN/KGIN ran an Oct. 25 story on the report. |
Oct
25
2024
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KOLN/KGIN: Lincoln voters to decide on $14 million stormwater bondBruce Dvorak, Ray Fauss Professor of civil and environmental engineering, was quoted in an Oct. 25 KOLN/KGIN story on a new stormwater bond proposal aimed at reducing flooding throughout Lincoln. “We know that the type of projects proposed in this bond issue will help reduce pollution in the waterways, prevent erosion, protect aquatic habitat and overall improve water quality in Lincoln,” he said. |
Oct
24
2024
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KOLN/KGIN: Nebraska reptiles slither onto East CampusKOLN/KGIN aired a story on Reptile Fun Night, held Oct. 24 in Hardin Hall. A collaboration between the School of Natural Resources and Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, the family-friendly event featured snakes, lizards and turtles native to Nebraska; touch stations; coloring stations; snake and turtle activities; and many educational booths. |
Oct
24
2024
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Nebraska Examiner: Audubon chapter takes on ownership, management of nature preserveThe University of Nebraska Foundation has transferred ownership of the Prairie Pines Nature Preserve to the Wachiska Audobon Society, Nebraska Examiner reported Oct. 24. The preserve was created by Walt Bagley, a former forestry professor at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, and his wife, Virginia. The couple donated the land to the University of Nebraska Foundation in 1962. |
Oct
23
2024
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Telemundo Nebraska: Increasing Latino voter registration is priority in NebraskaSergio Wals, associate professor of political science and ethnic studies, was interviewed for an Oct. 23 Telemundo Nebraska article on efforts to increase the Latino vote in Nebraska. |
Oct
22
2024
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Nebraska Examiner: Exhibition, lecture celebrate 40 years of Nebraska Women in AgricultureNebraska Examiner published an Oct. 22 article on the photo exhibition “Legacy of Leadership: Faces of Nebraska Women in Agriculture,” on view through Nov. 20 at the West Central Research, Extension and Education Center in North Platte. Jessica Groskopf, director of the Nebraska Women in Agriculture program, will give a Nov. 18 lecture related to the exhibition. The article has been picked up by the Hastings Tribune, KNOP, KOLN/KGIN and North Platte Telegraph. |