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Apr 8 2026	Lincoln Journal Star: Nebraska native Carpenter played role in Artemis II mission Allison Porter Carpenter, a Husker alumna who now works for NASA, was interviewed for an April 8 Lincoln Journal Star article on the Artemis II mission. She works with the Lunar Architecture Team and contributes to crew systems integration for the Orion spacecraft. KOLN/KGIN also aired a story on Carpenter.
Apr 8 2026	Columbus Telegram: UNL students from Columbus will assist at Masters Tournament For the 12th time, a contingent of Husker students will help provide hospitality services at Augusta National Golf Club for the Masters Tournament. The Columbus Telegram and Minden Courier have run articles on their area students who are helping with the tournament.
Apr 7 2026	Nebraska Public Media: Gen Z candidates using social media to connect with younger voters Kevin Smith, Olson Professor of political science, was interviewed for an April 7 Nebraska Public Media story on two Gen Z candidates, Nate Ostdiek and Jayden Speed, running for Unicameral seats. Smith said one reason there aren’t more young people in the Legislature is that younger people are less likely to vote. “There’s a ton of data that suggests very strongly that government responds to constituencies that are active and involved,” he said. “Historically, young people have not been active and involved.”
Apr 7 2026	RFD-TV: Ag community comes together to support Nebraska ranchers Dirac Twidwell, professor of agronomy and horticulture, was interviewed for an April 7 segment on RFD-TV. He discussed wildfire recovery efforts in Nebraska and what ag producers should keep in mind in the days and weeks ahead.
Apr 7 2026	The Quantum Insider: Husker engineer aims to build 'bridge' for quantum superhighways Yanan (Laura) Wang, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering, has received a five-year, $876,663 Department of Energy grant to support her work to build a “bridge” to create a true quantum computing network. Quantum Insider ran an April 7 article on the research.
Apr 7 2026	Fast Company: These small houses in Omaha reimagine the starter home Fast Company published an April 7 article on the OurStory small houses being built in Omaha’s Benson neighborhood. The project is a collaboration among the College of Architecture, Partners for Livable Omaha, Holy Name Housing Corporation and Spark Capital. Jeffrey L. Day, professor of architecture, was interviewed for the article.
Apr 7 2026	Omaha World-Herald: Mental health task force mobilizes to help Nebraska communities Nebraska Extension is partnering with the Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska, housed at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, to ensure mental health resources are available to residents in wake of the state’s recent wildfires. Stories on the resources have appeared in the Lincoln Journal Star, North Platte Telegraph, Omaha World-Herald, Rural Radio Network and High Plains Radio.
Apr 7 2026	Nebraska Examiner: Grief, hope and resilience after Sandhills ravaged by wildfire Aaron Berger, beef systems extension educator, was interviewed for an April 7 Nebraska Examiner article on how the state’s ag producers are recovering from recent wildfires. If the weather shifts to cool and dry for the remainder of spring, grazing could be possible in some pastures by the late summer or fall, Berger said. But it’s unlikely that most of the burned land will be utilized for grazing this year, he said.
Apr 7 2026	Broadway World: REZA to bring 'Edge of Illusion' to Lied Center Illusionist REZA will return to the Lied Center for Performing Arts for a performance at 7:30 p.m. April 18, Broadway World reported April 7. The engagement follows a sold-out appearance at the venue in 2023.
Apr 6 2026	News Channel Nebraska: Rural Prosperity Nebraska to host entrepreneurial-focused 'walking conference' Economic development professionals, community leaders, entrepreneurs and rural residents will gather in Tekamah, Nebraska, April 29-30 for the eighth annual Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference, hosted by Rural Prosperity Nebraska. The conference offers hands-on learning experiences designed to strengthen local economics and inspire rural innovation through entrepreneurship. News Channel Nebraska ran an April 6 article on the conference.
Apr 5 2026	Omaha World-Herald: Nebraska wildfires did damage, but Sandhills are resilient Nicholas McMillan, assistant professor of agronomy and horticulture, and Dave Wedin, director of the university’s Center for Grassland Studies, were interviewed for an April 5 Omaha World-Herald article on how Nebraska’s grasslands might recover from recent wildfires. While the burned acres look bad now, McMillan said, the grass will grow back if it gets desperately needed precipitation.
Apr 5 2026	Lincoln Journal Star: No timeline for return of UNL's 'Kissing Columns' The Lincoln Journal Star published an April 5 article on the future of the university’s “Kissing Columns,” which have been in storage since 2021. ““University leaders are committed to returning the columns to campus, but doing so will require the right project, a permanent and meaningful location, and the necessary funding,” the university said.