http://news.unl.edu/ Archive of stories about the University of Nebraska–Lincoln from media around the world. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:31:46 +0000Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:31:46 +0000http://www.unl.edu/https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2026/06/22/why-are-there-so-many-independent-nebraska-candidates-running-for-office-this-year/Dona-Gene Barton, associate professor of political science, and Kevin Smith, Olson Professor of political science, were featured in a June 22 Nebraska Examiner article on Nebraska seeing an increase in nonpartisan bids after Dan Osborn’s unsuccessful 2024 U.S. Senate run. Barton said running as an independent “is an interesting strategic move to try to capture support from partisans of both stripes, but it carries the electoral risk of not running under the Republican label in a red state.” http://newsroom.unl.edu/inthenews12862Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:05:00 +0000 https://journalstar.com/news/local/article_1c6c7b68-af25-4cda-aba9-89fd709a78cb.htmlTwo Husker student journalists — Livia Ziskey and Grace Lewis — earned top honors at the recent Hearst National Journalism Championships in San Francisco. Ziskey won first place in the national writing championship and received a $10,000 scholarship, while Lewis placed third and earned a $5,000 scholarship. Stories on the two have appeared in the Fremont Tribune, KETV and Lincoln Journal Star. http://newsroom.unl.edu/inthenews12857Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.ketv.com/article/nebraska-paleontologist-helps-identify-new-dinosaur-species/71642261Ashley Poust, Dr. Michael and Jane Voorhies Endowed Curator of Vertebrate Paleontology at the University of Nebraska State Museum, was part of an international team that recently discovered a previously unknown species of prehistoric microraptor, which they named Jian changmaensis. KETV and CNN have published stories on the discovery. http://newsroom.unl.edu/inthenews12860Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:10:00 +0000 https://www.wowt.com/2026/06/19/unl-receives-14-million-federal-grant-nuclear-energy-training/A $1.4 million Department of Energy grant will power nuclear reactor safety training and workforce development in Nebraska through a collaboration among the College of Engineering, Nebraska Public Power District, Idaho National Laboratory, Southeast Community College, Asian Community and Cultural Center, and industry partners such as Orano and Kairos Power. WOWT ran a June 19 story on the project. http://newsroom.unl.edu/inthenews12863Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:08:00 +0000 https://www.1011now.com/2026/06/20/soccer-bringing-together-international-students-unlThroughout the school year, international students at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln connect through soccer with support from the International Student and Scholar Office, Student Life and the Lincoln International Football Club. KOLN/KGIN aired a June 19 story on the soccer program. Josh Overocker, associate vice chancellor in Student Life, and Julius Owusu Afriyie, an international student success navigator, were featured in the story.http://newsroom.unl.edu/inthenews12861Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:05:00 +0000 https://journalstar.com/news/state-regional/education/article_7fd42d3a-25a8-4cc4-ba28-d3ca4b49ca99.htmlOn June 18, the University of Nebraska Board of Regents approved an ambitious plan to redevelop the Selleck Quadrangle, bringing 1,700 students back to the heart of campus in a new and improved centralized residential hub. The Lincoln Journal Star published a June 19 article on the project. http://newsroom.unl.edu/inthenews12859Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://journalstar.com/news/state-regional/education/article_d96c259d-2db1-425b-be52-1064af229aa3.htmlThe University of Nebraska Board of Regents approved a 4.25% tuition increase for the 2026-27 academic year during its June 18 meeting. Stories on the increase have appeared in KETV, KFXL, KHGI, KLKN, KLIN, KOLN/KGIN, the Lincoln Journal Star, Nebraska Examiner, Nebraska Public Media, Omaha World-Herald, Rural Radio Network and WOWT. http://newsroom.unl.edu/inthenews12858Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.tsln.com/news/nebraska-university-pioneers-breakthrough-swine-vaccine-innovation/Husker scientists have developed a new swine influenza vaccination technique whose low cost and adaptability can greatly strengthen disease protection. Articles on the technique have appeared in Feed Strategy, The Fence Post, The Pig Site, Progressive Farmer and Tri-State Livestock News.http://newsroom.unl.edu/inthenews12851Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:05:00 +0000 https://wahoo-ashland-waverly.com/news/state-regional/nebraska/article_d9372949-fd35-5f16-9295-0ec29c3da5d0.htmlMore than 6,200 Husker students have been named to the Deans’ List for the spring semester of the 2025-26 academic year. The Chadron Record, Lexington Clipper-Herald, Wahoo Newspaper and York News-Times have run articles on their area honorees. http://newsroom.unl.edu/inthenews12852Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.uber.com/ni/en/blog/supporting-unl/The Uber Blog published a June 16 article on the new Husker Late Night Ride program, a partnership among the university, Nebraska Athletics and the ride-hailing company. More than 15,200 rides have been taken by Husker students since the program started in late January. http://newsroom.unl.edu/inthenews12853Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:15:00 +0000 https://www.rfdtv.com/unl-extension-offers-herd-management-guidance-as-great-plains-grazing-season-beginsKacie McCarthy, assistant professor of animal science and beef cow-calf extension specialist, was interviewed for a June 16 segment on RFD-TV’s “Market Day Report.” She discussed cow-calf management strategies and extension resources available to help ranchers. http://newsroom.unl.edu/inthenews12854Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:10:00 +0000 https://www.farms.com/ag-industry-news/women-in-agriculture/survey-helps-understand-rural-challenges-289.aspxA new survey by Nebraska Extension is focusing on the challenges faced by farm and ranch families dealing with divorce, separation or child custody changes. Farms.com ran a June 16 article on the survey.http://newsroom.unl.edu/inthenews12855Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:05:00 +0000 https://www.thefencepost.com/news/unl-experts-monitoring-new-world-screwworm-following-texas-detection/The university’s Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources is aware of the confirmation of New World screwworm in Texas and is monitoring developments related to the parasite, The Fence Post reported June 16. University experts are partnering with the Nebraska Department of Agriculture, the Nebraska Cattlemen and the U.S. Department of Agriculture to monitor for the pest, which has not been detected in Nebraska. http://newsroom.unl.edu/inthenews12856Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.nj.com/politics/2026/06/how-unpredictability-under-trump-is-fueling-political-anxiety-a-serious-threat-to-public-health.htmlKevin Smith, Olson Professor of political science, was interviewed for a June 15 NJ.com article on how unpredictability under President Donald Trump is fueling political anxiety. The article also cited Smith's research, which has found that 44% of Americans lost sleep over politics and one in 20 Americans had suicidal thoughts because of politics. “This is basically a public health problem,” he said. http://newsroom.unl.edu/inthenews12846Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:15:00 +0000 https://nebraska.tv/news/local/nebraska-researchers-study-viruses-as-possible-food-source-amid-algal-bloom-closuresA new project at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln is exploring an unlikely tool for mitigating toxic cyanobacterial blooms: virovory, or the phenomenon of organisms eating viruses as a food source, KHGI and KOLN/KGIN have reported. With a three-year, $1.1 million grant from the National Science Foundation, Jessica Corman, associate professor in the School of Natural Resources, is leading an interdisciplinary Husker research team in exploring virovory’s potential to combat eutrophication — a surplus of nutrients and minerals in water sources — which is a major driver of toxic blooms. http://newsroom.unl.edu/inthenews12847Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:10:00 +0000 https://www.1011now.com/2026/06/15/daily-nebraskan-student-newspaper-celebrates-125-years-university-nebraskalincoln/KOLN/KGIN aired a June 15 story on The Daily Nebraskan, the university’s primary independent student news organization, which is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year. Allen Vaughan, the DN’s general manager, and Nina Kudlacz, a senior majoring in journalism, and advertising and public relations, and the DN’s editor-in-chief, were interviewed for the story. http://newsroom.unl.edu/inthenews12848Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:05:00 +0000 https://norfolkdailynews.com/select/fiction-writer-candy-wrapper-artist-to-visit-norfolk/article_57c29235-bbf6-42b0-a2e7-d93cf962fd63.htmlTimothy Schaffert — Adele Hall Chair of English and director of the creative writing program, best-selling author and candy wrapper artist — will visit the Norfolk Public Library for a book talk from 10 to 11:30 a.m. June 20, the Norfolk Daily News reported June 15. He will also participate in an artist’s reception from 1 to 2 p.m. that day at the Norfolk Arts Center.http://newsroom.unl.edu/inthenews12850Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://theindependent.com/news/local/education/article_f0ac316d-33cf-41a6-b7fc-9a2d903c61a6.htmlBennett Anderson of Central City was among 37 high-achieving students who graduated from the university’s Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science and Management on May 9. The Grand Island Independent published a June 13 article on Anderson’s accomplishment. http://newsroom.unl.edu/inthenews12849Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news-articles/international-quilt-museum-promotes-upcycling-through-workshops-and-outreach/Nebraska Public Media published a June 12 article on upcycling efforts at the university’s International Quilt Museum. Lindy Clausen, education coordinator at the museum, and Sheila Green, museum volunteer, were interviewed. The museum’s Sewing Saturday events were also highlighted. http://newsroom.unl.edu/inthenews12844Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:05:00 +0000 https://nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news-articles/nebraskas-programs-to-recruit-rural-veterinarians-are-off-to-a-slow-start/The Nebraska Elite 11 Veterinarian Program, a partnership between the State of Nebraska and the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, was highlighted in a June 12 Nebraska Public Media article on programs meant to address the state’s shortage of food animal veterinarians. Thomas Burkey, interim dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, was interviewed for the article. http://newsroom.unl.edu/inthenews12845Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000