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Jun 13 2025	Flatwater Free Press: First Native hospital, built by first Native doctor, to again care for Nebraskans Joe Starita, professor emeritus of journalism, was interviewed for a June 13 Flatwater Free Press article on the restoration of the Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte Center in Walthill, Nebraska. The hospital was opened by La Flesche, the first Native American to earn a medical degree, in 1913. Starita is the author of the 2016 book “Warrior of the People,” about La Flesche’s life.
Jun 12 2025	KLKN: UNL summer camp gives 30 students hands-on experience in STEM KLKN and KOLN/KGIN aired June 12 stories on the Mid-America Transportation Center’s 2025 STEM Academy, held June 8-12. Thirty high school students from across the state participated in hands-on STEM activities and toured such places as Memorial Stadium, the Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center and the Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum during the camp.
Jun 12 2025	Lincoln Journal Star: NU regents to consider 5% tuition hike for 2025-26 The University of Nebraska Board of Regents will consider a 5% tuition increase for the 2025-26 school year to help close a budget gap created by rising operational costs and limited growth in state aid, the Lincoln Journal Star reported June 12. The proposed hike is part of a $1.1 billion state-aided budget that will go before NU regents on June 19. Similar stories have appeared in KLIN, KLKN, KOLN/KGIN, Nebraska Examiner and Nebraska Public Media.
Jun 11 2025	The Drive: The real reason guardrails can't stop EVs in a crash A series of electric vehicle crash tests conducted by the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Midwest Roadside Safety Facility was featured in a June 11 video story by The Drive. The first-of-their-kind tests suggest that current guardrails and traffic barriers are ill-equipped to handle electric vehicles, which tend to be heavier and have a lower center of gravity than their gas-powered counterparts. Cody Stolle, MwRSF research assistant professor, was interviewed for the story.
Jun 11 2025	Nebraska Public Media: Parents, advocates say Head Start offers more than child care Lisa Knoche, research associate professor in the Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families and Schools, discussed the importance of quality early childhood experiences in a June 11 Nebraska Public Media story on the Head Start program. “There really is no compromise in this space,” she said. “We need to be thoughtful and intentional, dedicate resources and supports to create optimal experiences. The payoff is significant. The payoff will be a healthy, productive group of citizens that can move us into the future.”
Jun 11 2025	Omaha World-Herald: Public media pushing back on Trump cuts Jessica Walsh, assistant professor of journalism, was interviewed for a June 11 Omaha World-Herald article on proposed funding cuts jeopardizing public media in Nebraska. Walsh found in her research for the Nebraska News Map that in parts of the state without local news outlets, known as news deserts, public media is often the only option for local news.
Jun 10 2025	Newsweek: Honey products recalled in seven states Byron D. Chaves, associate professor of food science and technology, was interviewed for a June 10 Newsweek article on a recent recall of Comvita honey products over improperly fitting induction seals. “If an induction seal isn’t properly applied, it can lead to leaks, contamination and reduced shelf life,” he said. “It also means the package may not show evident signs of tampering, which can raise safety concerns. In some cases, it could lead to regulatory issues or loss of consumer trust if the product appears unsafe or poorly sealed.”
Jun 9 2025	Lincoln Journal Star: Lincoln couple can help you find your seat — and the secret to love The Lincoln Journal Star published a June 9 article on Dick and Miriam LeBlanc, who have been married for 60 years and volunteer ushers at the Lied Center for Performing Arts for nine. While ushers are only required to volunteer at 14 shows per season, the LeBlancs often double that.
Jun 9 2025	KHGI: UNL students to explore AI's role in agriculture through town halls Biological systems engineering students at Nebraska are delving into the potential of artificial intelligence in agriculture through a series of AI town hall meetings this summer, KHGI reported June 9. The biweekly sessions aim to foster discussions on AI’s applications and ethical considerations in the field.
Jun 8 2025	Lincoln Journal Star: Should Nebraska Legislature change laws enacted at ballot box? Kevin Smith, Olson Professor of political science, was interviewed for a June 8 Lincoln Journal Star article on whether the Nebraska Legislature should change laws enacted at the ballot box. There is a natural friction between representative democracy and direct democracy, Smith said, particularly when the politics of the representatives are not aligned with the policies passed by voters. “It’s always a bit of a trick thing for a legislature to handle the outcome of a process if they’re not on board with the outcome,” he said.
Jun 8 2025	Lincoln Journal Star: UNL group spotted legal problems with Trump tariffs early Matthew Schaefer, Clayton Yeutter Chair and professor of law, spotted a legal issue with tariffs implemented by President Donald Trump months before they were temporarily paused by the courts, the Lincoln Journal Star reported June 8. In a report published in February, he said the law the Trump administration was relying on to give it authority had never been used to implement tariffs before and he predicted legal difficulties. Schaefer and Jill O’Donnell, director of the Clayton Yeutter Institute of International Trade and Finance, were interviewed for the article.
Jun 8 2025	Lincoln Journal Star: Stephan casts first-time vote in Tony Awards Bill Stephan, executive director of the Lied Center for Performing Arts, was a first-time Tony Awards voter this year, the Lincoln Journal Star reported June 8. He qualified as a voter because of the number of Broadways shows that have played at the Lied in recent years.