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Nebraska in the national news: April 2017

May 4, 2017

University Communications

10 undergraduates earn Gilman Scholarship to study abroad

May 4, 2017

Capt. John Backer of the University Police Department (fourth from left) discusses lighting and landscaping improvements made to increase visibility on the plaza north of Love Library. The discussion was part of the university annual campus safety walk, w

University employs environmental design to create a safer campus

May 3, 2017

"The Wounds of Whiteclay" was developed through a depth reporting class taught by Professors Joe Starita, Bill Frakes and Rebekka Schlichting.

'Wounds of Whiteclay' receives Kennedy journalism award

May 3, 2017

Society & Culture

Xiao Cheng Zeng & Chonqin Zhou

Study looks to ice for fabricating useful porous materials

May 3, 2017

Science & Technology

.Ellen Weissinger (right) stands with her niece, Sarah Murphy, director of First-Year Experience and Transition Programs. Weissinger is retiring after more than 40 years of service to the university.

Q&A with Ellen Weissinger

May 3, 2017

More than 3,100 degrees will be awarded May 5 and 6 at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

May commencement: By the numbers

May 1, 2017

Net-casting spider

Jeepers creepers: Massive spider eyes shrink 25% in adulthood

May 1, 2017

Science & Technology

Bud Dasenbrock shovels dirt around the roots of the newly planted Engelmann spruce tree as other Arbor Day celebration participants look on.

Arbor Day planting expands arboretum

April 28, 2017

Agriculture & Environment

Achievements | Honors, awards, publications for April 28

April 28, 2017

Bellows to head student affairs; Carr to lead graduate education

April 27, 2017

.Layla, one of two K-9s joining the University Police Department, searches for explosives around a car outside of Memorial Stadium prior to the April 15 spring game. The dogs are trained for bomb detection, finding evidence at crime scenes and tracking individuals. They will not be used for drug detection, apprehension or crowd control.

K-9s join University Police Department

April 27, 2017

Kevin Smith, John Hibbing

Smith, Hibbing among top 20 'most central' poli sci scholars

April 27, 2017

Society & Culture

A biological sciences graduate student conducts research near the Cedar Point Biological Station in 2015. Dr. Mark D. Baxa and his wife, Deb, have donated $570,000 to the University of Nebraska Foundation for scholarships, fellowships and a new cabin at the station.

Alumnus gifts boost Cedar Point Biological Station

April 27, 2017

Agriculture & Environment

Misty Copeland will perform the title role in Igor Stravinsky's "Firebird" Feb. 16, 2018, at the Lied Center for Performing Arts.

American Ballet Theatre, St. Louis Symphony to present 'Firebird' at Lied

April 26, 2017

Patrice Berger

Q&A with Patrice Berger

April 26, 2017

Society & Culture

Ann Koopmann, an adviser with computer science and engineering, discusses an issue with members of the Greek and campus community during the Greek Vitality meeting on April 24.

University launches initiative to vitalize Greek life

April 25, 2017

'Anna' team combines to tell slave's story through innovation

April 24, 2017

Society & Culture

71 faculty receive promotion, tenure

April 24, 2017

The Husker debate team that placed fifth at nationals included (from left) Britnee Hart, Jackson Slechta, Ashley Holland, Zach Hadenfeldt, Colten White and Jackson Slechta.

Speech, debate celebrate top-10 national finishes

April 24, 2017

Society & Culture