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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

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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

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Junior History major, Taylor Hostert, being prepared to donate blood during the Homecoming We Give Blood Drive. Hostert is a student ambassador for Abbot and the Big Ten’s “We Give Blood Drive.”

Hostert rallies Huskers to give blood, compete for $1 million

October 9, 2026

Love Library and nearby buildings viewed from the air.

University Libraries make research, education more accessible, affordable

October 9, 2026

A middle-aged man and a young woman in lab coats work in a lab.

Husker researchers explore hidden nitrogen, new ways to reduce groundwater risk

October 9, 2026

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Hogans establish Franchise Leadership Program at Nebraska

October 9, 2026

A man and woman in formal attire hold small glass awards in front of a Nebraska College of Business background.

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