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"In the News" in front of a smartphone, with about 40 images of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln's campuses behind.

Nebraska in the national news: May 2026

June 2, 2026

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Society & Culture

A water bottle sits on the sunny seat of a vehicle.

Husker researchers study invisible plastics in everyday drinks

June 2, 2026

Science & Technology

Lupe Perez, the assistant director of campus visits, stands in front of the Nebraska Union and Broyhill Fountain on a sunny spring day. Photo by Kristin Labadie University Communication.

Perez makes each student, family visit 'count'

June 2, 2026

Society & Culture

Kay McClure retires June 5 after 20 years of service to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Fran tenBensel Benne | Agronomy and Horticulture

McClure’s dedication leaves lasting impact on department

June 2, 2026

Agriculture & Environment

Laila Doyle, a senior nutritional science and dietetics major at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, poses next to two microscopes in a lab. She is wearing a white labcoat over a blue floral dress, with purple protective gloves and glasses.

129 Huskers receive stipends for summer research projects

June 1, 2026

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Leonardo Luna-Duran wears glasses and red collared tee shirt while chatting with fellow New Student Enrollment leaders.

As NSE leader, Luna-Duran helps Huskers find home at Nebraska U

May 29, 2026

Valerie Jones, wearing a black blazer, is photographed on a white background.

Jones named Fulbright Specialist at University of Agder in Norway

May 29, 2026

Society & Culture

Exterior photo of the School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences building on a clear day.

21 students selected for Nebraska Elite 11 Veterinarian Program cohort

May 29, 2026

Agriculture & Environment

Qiang Liu, assistant professor in the School of Computing, stands next to one of the Husker-Net 5G amplifiers topping the roof of Oldfather Hall. Husker-Net is the University of Nebraska–Lincoln's private 5G network, and one of Liu's research focuses.

Liu’s CAREER award to support AI-driven wireless network research, education

May 28, 2026

Science & Technology

Two women stand on either said of a display at a conference.

Arapahoe homecare cooperative now accepting clients

May 27, 2026

Agriculture & Environment

Color portrait of Jessica A. Shoemaker, Steinhart Foundation Distinguished Professor of Law, on a red campus background.

Shoemaker named Harvard Radcliffe Institute fellow

May 27, 2026

Agriculture & Environment

Color portraits of (from left) NSF Graduate Research Fellows Gracie Kerr, Angela Le and Hayden Wulf on a red campus background.

Three recent Husker grads earn NSF Graduate Research Fellowships

May 27, 2026

Science & Technology

A young woman in a head covering sits at a table in a student workspace with a book shelf and computer screen behind her.

Mumade’s childhood experience guides her healthcare journey

May 26, 2026

Science & Technology

Society & Culture

Color portrait of Julian Gillilan, doctoral candidate in the University of Nebraska–Lincoln's Department of History, on a red campus background. He is wearing a dark gray sport coat over a light blue dress shirt and red-and-blue striped tie, with glasses.

Gillilan earns Fulbright Award to conduct research in Austria

May 26, 2026

Society & Culture

Brooke Mott, a white woman with long dark hair and glasses stands next to paper displays on a colorful resource cork board she created.

Mott recognized for innovating in Natural Resources graduate studies

May 26, 2026

Agriculture & Environment

A young man mows the field at a soccer stadium. He is wearing a red Nebraska polo with a white "N" on it, tan shorts, black shoes and a black-and-gray baseball cap.

Turfgrass students gain competitive edge through Husker Athletics

May 26, 2026

Agriculture & Environment

Paige Myers lifts a compartment of bees at the UNL Bee Lab

In Bee Lab, Myers found a hive that helped her thrive

May 22, 2026

Agriculture & Environment

Ten Husker students — eight young women and two young men — and two female instructors pose for a group photo in front of Andersen Hall. The words "College of Journalism and Mass Communications" can be seen on the exterior wall behind them.

'Nebraska Behind Bars' wins Kennedy journalism award

May 22, 2026

Society & Culture

Eric Weaver, professor of biological sciences and director of the Nebraska Center for Virology, poses for a photo in his lab at the Morrison Life Sciences Center. Weaver has developed a vaccine approach that shows promise in protecting against highly pathogenic bird flu.

Weaver earns $4M grant to target future flu pandemics

May 20, 2026

Agriculture & Environment

Science & Technology

Two women and a man pose in a lab.

Nebraska's small-grains program produces award-winning wheat for baking

May 20, 2026

Agriculture & Environment