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Nebraska in the national news: November 2025

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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.

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Sage Reiger, a videographer/editor with Nebraska Public Media, has synesthesia and his brain processes music as colors. He has produced artwork based on music. Song represented are (from left) Bob Dylan’s “Stuck Inside of Mobile with the Memphis Blues Again,” Denzel Curry’s “Melt Session #1,” Porter Robinson’s “Musician,” Phil Collins’ “In the Air Tonight,” and Injury Reserve’s “Superman That.”

Through synesthesia, sound and color combine for Reiger

January 23, 2023

Society & Culture

Cover of Joy Castro’s forthcoming novel, “One Brilliant Flame.” She collaborated with designer Kimberly Glyder to develop the cover art, using it to reflect some of the story’s major themes. The heavy use of red, and the curling gold graphics, represent the flames of the Great Fire of Key West, a key event in the plot. The book’s title is wrapped in a cigar label motif, as all the characters are tied to the transnational Cuban cigar industry.

Castro to debut historical thriller ‘One Brilliant Flame’

December 16, 2022

Along with the graphite drawings, "We Are Nebraska" includes an acrylic paint pattern that spans the bottom of the artwork. A signature component of Francisco Souto's artwork, the pattern is an ode to Carlos Cruz-Diez, a fellow Venezuelan artist who ranks among the greatest artistic innovators of the 20th century. In this pattern, Souto features the yellow, blue and red of the Venezuelan flag, connecting his home nation with the Nebraska images above.

Souto artwork captures the student experience at Nebraska U

December 14, 2022

UNL's Temple Building

Theatrix presents ‘Somewhere: A Primer for the End of Days’

December 2, 2022

Five traditional choirs from the Glenn Korff School of Music will present Welcome All Wonders: A Family Yuletide Festival of Choirs on Dec. 4.

Welcome All Wonders holiday concert is Dec. 4

December 1, 2022

Students and faculty from the Johnny Carson Center for Emerging Media Arts had the opportunity to tour Disney Imagineering with Mikhael Tara Garver as part of their trip to Los Angeles to attend the Infinity Festival-Hollywood. Courtesy photo.

Carson Center students network in Los Angeles

November 30, 2022

Science & Technology

Edward Hopper, “Room in New York,” 1932. From the collection of Sheldon Museum of Art. David Lubin’s lecture on April 13 is titled “Edward Hopper and Classic American Cinema.” He will consider the cinematic qualities and themes of Hopper’s art.

Sheldon's 'Room in New York' featured in Forbes

November 21, 2022

Bob Wilhelm, vice chancellor for research and economic development, speaks during NUtech Ventures' 2022 Innovator Awards.

NUtech Ventures announces 2022 Innovator Awards

November 16, 2022

Agriculture & Environment

Science & Technology

Society & Culture

Kathleen Ousey, executive director of Linked2Literacy, talks with graduate student Ben Bentzinger about the nonprofit's programs, which provide diverse books at no cost to children and families. Linked2Literacy is based in Lincoln, but works with organizations across Nebraska to increase access to books.

Students give back, gain experience through Volunteer Ambassadors program

December 5, 2025

Jenni Puchalla, development and ticketing services manager in Husker Athletics, prepares to donate during the We Give Blood Drive in Memorial Stadium on Nov. 14.

Today is last chance to help Huskers reclaim blood-drive title

December 5, 2025

Chao fulfills childhood dream through first responder service

December 5, 2025

Frankel-Russell earns Kudos for student-focused leadership

December 5, 2025

Sarah Frankel-Russell (front, right) received a Kudos Award during the Dec. 5 meeting of the University of Nebraska Board of Regents.

Ryan Rothman | NU system