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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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Norm Krug eating popcorn next to grain bin

Husker alum’s popcorn business continues gaining steam, expanding

November 12, 2022

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Nebraska's David Holding sorts popcorn kernels on a light table in his Beadle Center lab.

50/50 shot breeds a decade of popcorn success

November 12, 2022

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Work progresses on the new Don and Lorena Meier Studio on the second floor of Andersen Hall as it readies for the ribbon-cutting Nov. 17.

Don and Lorena Meier Studio ribbon-cutting is Nov. 17

November 10, 2022

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First-generation college students participate in a First Husker program event prior to the start of the fall 2022 semester. First Husker is one of numerous UNL programs that support first-generation students. The four-day, foundational event gives students an opportunity to explore campus early; connect with faculty, staff and resource centers; and learn about skills and strategies necessary for college-level success.

First Gen Nebraska continues to highlight, support students

November 9, 2022

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RFD-TV highlights results, importance of Nebraska's Rural Poll

November 9, 2022

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Developed by The Set Me Free Project, READY to Stand is a curriculum designed to help prevent sex trafficking, particularly among racially and ethnically diverse children.

Nebraska, Iowa collaboration to explore prevention of child sex trafficking

November 4, 2022

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Ear with hearing aid being checked by audiologist

Nebraska audiology programs amplify life for deaf and hard-of-hearing 

November 2, 2022

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Arachtober: Nebraska U spins web of spider research, outreach

October 31, 2022

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Students perform in the student dance project Dec. 10.

2025 a year of challenges, resilience

December 26, 2025

Gautham Takoo, a research technologist in the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture, snaps a photo of Sunhyoung Lee and her adviser, James Boviard, professor of educational psychology. Lee graduated with her doctorate in educational psychology.

University celebrates 1,175 graduates in December commencement

December 22, 2025

Two young men and two young women in uniform hold their right hands up to recite an oath during the undergraduate commencement ceremony Dec. 20 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Five ROTC members receive military commissions

December 22, 2025

Husker discoveries, collaborations, insight made national news in 2025

December 26, 2025

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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