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Brandi Pessman (left), postdoctoral research associate in the School of Biological Sciences, and Eileen Hebets, George Holmes Professor of biological sciences.

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A University of Nebraska-Lincoln research team has earned a grant to create an online tool to help policymakers in making drought-related decisions.

Web tool will help officials make drought-related decisions

September 9, 2016

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Poll finds rural Nebraskans value their local schools

September 8, 2016

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Nebraska beef cattle producers are encouraged to begin preparing for the Jan. 1, 2017, implementation of the Veterinary Feed Directive regulations.

Nebraska cattle producers urged to prepare for new regulations

September 6, 2016

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Study in contrasts: System advances analysis of corn

September 1, 2016

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Nebraska LEAD 34 fellows pose with their hosts at the Pioneer-DuPont Agriculture and Nutrition Research Center near Bucharest, Romania.

Nebraska LEAD announces 2016-2018 fellows

August 31, 2016

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Calves are separated from the herd at the university's Agricultural Research and Development Center near Mead in 2014. A new study by UNL researchers shows that Nebraska's "livestock friendly" designation for counties has been beneficial.

Study shows benefits of 'livestock friendly' designation

August 29, 2016

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Attendees at Husker Harvest Days, Sept. 13-15 near Grand Island, can find the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Husker Red steel building at Lot 321 on the south side of the exhibit grounds.

Exhibits to focus on climate, 'Weather Ready Farms'

August 29, 2016

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Bacterial leaf streak of corn has been confirmed in Nebraska.

Bacterial leaf streak disease confirmed in corn in Nebraska

August 26, 2016

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Volunteer Ambassador Program helps Husker find home in Nebraska

January 9, 2026

Musician, sound engineer and University of Nebraska–Lincoln alumnus J. E. Van Horne Jr. sits at a table. He is wearing a black-and-white plaid dress shirt, black tie, brown jacket and glasses.

Musician J. E. Van Horne Jr. creates Husker scholarship for South Dakota students

January 8, 2026

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Berkowitz named vice president for research at University of Georgia

January 7, 2026

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Ankerson takes helm; pledges bold, forward-focused leadership

January 12, 2026

Katherine S. Ankerson, UNL's 22nd chancellor, standing outside Love Library.

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