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Rik Barrera, associate dean of operations and chief of staff in the University of Nebraska–Lincoln's College of Business, poses for a photo in a hallway of Howard L. Hawks Hall. He is wearing a black sport coat, red shirt and black dress pants.

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Nebraska economy contracts sharply amid pandemic

May 7, 2020

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Public Policy Center aids new mental health initiatives

May 6, 2020

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Eisloeffel, human resources manager, encourages staff and faculty to reach out for support and lean into their strengths during this unprecedented time. Kennelly shared stories about how students prioritize ways to connect with people. One student with Individualization and Positivity handwrites letters for her classmates to provide joy. Another uses her Significance and Futuristic to network with potential professional mentors through Husker Connect, an online platform for students, alumni and

Clifton Strengths offer roadmap for dealing with uncertainty

May 1, 2020

Nebraska indicator: Sharp drop in economic outlook for state

April 29, 2020

Confidence in the Nebraska economy falls during March

April 10, 2020

The university is transitioning all summer courses to remote access learning.

Nebraska U moves to flatten COVID-19 curve

April 7, 2020

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Jan Tenbensel, chairman of the Nebraska Ethanol Board, directs Russell Parde as nonflammable ingredients are mixed inside the Food Innovation Center. The ingredients are mixed with the ethanol under stringent safety rules. Hand sanitizer is being made at Nebraska Innovation Campus through a collaboration between the Food Innovation Center and the Nebraska Ethanol Board.

Hand sanitizer for health care produced at Nebraska Innovation Campus

April 7, 2020

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The Foundry in Lincoln is one of four businesses currently using Brim, a mobile ordering app created by Nebraska students Luke Bogus and Peddicord. The duo is making the app available to help local restaurants and small shops feeling the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Raikes School duo designs app to help small businesses

April 1, 2020

Ranchers move a herd of cattle in a field.

Nebraska Beef Quality Assurance announces 2026 certification schedule

February 25, 2026

Agriculture & Environment

Tiffany Heng-Moss gestures during a discussion with university leaders.

Heng-Moss named permanent vice chancellor for agriculture and natural resources

February 24, 2026

Agriculture & Environment

Jagodinsky earns NEH grant to reveal untold history of habeas corpus

February 24, 2026

Society & Culture

Record five Husker researchers named NAI Senior Members

February 26, 2026

A red flag with a white Husker N waves over a sidewalk on the University of Nebraska–Lincoln's City Campus. Snow covers the ground.

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