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UNL doctoral student and entomologist Erin Ingram works with Evelyn Hamlow Elementary School students Grace Ehlers and Addison Stephens on a project focused on saving honey bees.

Students swarm to UNL entomologist for class project

February 9, 2016

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Rain falls near UNL's Gudmundsen Sandhills Laboratory in the Nebraska sandhills. A new groundwater report issued by UNL's School of Natural Resources shows that much of Nebraska is beginning to recover from the 2012-13 drought.

Report shows groundwater levels on the rise

February 5, 2016

Agriculture & Environment

A crew from Altendorf Harvesting works its way through a wheat field west of Grant, Neb. A new report issued by UNL shows that Nebraska must be proactive in developing a climate action plan.

UNL report: Nebraska must be proactive with climate action plan

February 3, 2016

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The weather disturbance that is predicted to impact the central plains on Feb. 2 is shown here east of Japan (near the "A") on Jan. 27. Some forecasting models predict the weather system will deliver 12-plus inches of snow in the region (Lincoln is near the "B"). However, UNL's Ken Dewey said it is simply too early to accurately predict the storm path or how much — if any — precipitation it will bring.

Dewey: Storm could bring heavy snow, rain or nothing at all

January 29, 2016

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UNL researchers have identified a target of disease-causing plant pathogens. From left, Panya Kim, Ming Guo, Christian Elowsky, Guangdong Li and Jim Alfano.

Researchers ID target of disease-causing plant pathogens

January 27, 2016

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Conservation book explores history, current state of Nebraska fishes

January 21, 2016

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Students and families participate in a Sunday with a Scientist event at the University of Nebraska State Museum. UNL's Science Literacy Initiative served as a guest presenter to help educate young people on topics relating to science, technology, engineering and math.

FCSAmerica gives $100K for science, ag literacy

January 19, 2016

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(From left) Darci Vetter, chief agricultural negotiator for the Office of the United States Trade Representative; moderator Ronnie Green, Harlan Vice Chancellor of the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at UNL; and Clayton Yeutter, former U.S. trade representative and U.S. secretary of agriculture, converse during a Heuermann Lecture Jan. 12 at Nebraska Innovation Campus.

Experts discuss international trade during Heuermann Lecture

January 13, 2016

Agriculture & Environment

Construction site with frame of house

Poll highlights lack of housing options in rural Nebraska

December 12, 2024

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From left: Lorna Dawes, associate professor in University Libraries; Charlene Maxey-Harris, associate dean of libraries; and John Goodwin, director of the Malone Community Center.

Collaborative project aims to digitize Malone Center archives

December 11, 2024

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Nate Bicak (center), associate professor of interior design, speaks to a group of seven students in a classroom.

College of Architecture helps Kimball prepare for population boom

December 11, 2024

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32 Huskers learn finance skills in Investors With Purpose program

December 12, 2024

About 30 Husker students — all members of the fifth class of the Investors With Purpose program — stand on a staircase in Howard L. Hawks Hall.

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