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Lindsay Hastings, Clifton Professor in mentoring research at Nebraska, teaches Foundations of Leadership Theory and Practice (ALEC 202) on Oct. 21.

Hastings studies hope among rural Nebraska communities

November 17, 2021

Agriculture & Environment

At launch, SourceLink Nebraska will offer more than 870 resources from about 500 organizations across the state to help entrepreneurs and business owners create and expand their businesses.

SourceLink Nebraska to help entrepreneurs, business owners find resources

November 10, 2021

Agriculture & Environment

Since 2013, the Rural Fellowship program has connected college students with rural Nebraska communities as part of a collaborative service-learning experience.

3 internship programs help rural Nebraska thrive

November 3, 2021

Agriculture & Environment

Hosted by Nebraska 4-H, the Launching Nebraska-nauts into the 4-C’able Future program will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 13 at Raising Nebraska in Grand Island. A video-feed Q&A session with three astronauts will take place from 11:40 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Satellite sites are available across the state for those who cannot attend in person.

Nebraska youth participate in Q&A with astronauts

October 7, 2021

Agriculture & Environment

Kaylee Burnside and Clare Umutoni, Rural Fellows working with the Ord Area Chamber of Commerce, attend Second Hand Rose’s ribbon-cutting to celebrate its new storefront.

Applications open for communities to host Rural Fellows in summer 2022

October 4, 2021

Agriculture & Environment

Combine harvesting corn

LB396 creates new opportunities for farm-to-school meals

September 22, 2021

Agriculture & Environment

(From left) Brad Gaolach, Charles Stoltenow and David Varner

IANR names finalists for dean and director of Nebraska Extension

September 20, 2021

Agriculture & Environment

N columns on East Campus

Rural Prosperity Nebraska offers $50,000 in grants to boost communities

September 2, 2021

Agriculture & Environment

Leading Locally program focuses on community leadership

August 24, 2021

Agriculture & Environment

Student Fellows (from left) Alicia Pannell, Tori Pedersen, and Janet Kabetesi stand with Community Fellows Andrea McClintic and Stephanie Novoa in front of the Fox Theater Ribbon Cutting in Cozad, with Lt. Gov. Mike Foley.

'Most challenging was most rewarding:' Rural Fellow details summer projects

August 20, 2021

Rural Fellows Ahmed Al Rawahi (left) and Laruent Ikuzwe moved cattle to pasture with Gothenburg residents.

Rural Fellows celebrate conclusion of summer-long internships

August 6, 2021

Agriculture & Environment

Chilvers Park was installed in 2018, funded by a grant from the Kiewit Foundation, community donations and the City of Plainview. The park was listed as a high to moderate priority by a majority of Plainview residents.

Not clowning around: Plainview thrives under entrepreneur program

July 12, 2021

Agriculture & Environment