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Lance C. Pérez

Pérez named interim dean of engineering

June 16, 2016

Science & Technology

This avocado tree was cut down after being infected by laurel wilt disease, which has been killing avocado trees in the southeastern United States for almost 15 years. The fungus Raffaelea lauricola, which is transmitted by the redbay ambrosia beetle, causes the disease.

Researchers develop new DNA test procedure for avocado industry

June 16, 2016

Agriculture & Environment

Science & Technology

Nebraska Extension to host Weed Management Field Day June 29

June 16, 2016

Agriculture & Environment

4,100-plus students named to spring Deans' List

June 15, 2016

Andersen Hall

Journalism college places fifth in Hearst competition

June 15, 2016

Society & Culture

A young visitor learns more about salamanders during a live animal encounter with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission's Project WILD during "Archie's Late Night Party" in 2015 at Morrill Hall.

Morrill Hall to host 'Archie's Late Night Party'

June 15, 2016

The Nebraska Department of Agriculture announced June 8 that emerald ash borer, the highly invasive insect that attacks and kills all species of North American ash trees, was discovered in this tree during a site inspection in Omaha's Pulaski Park.

UNL experts offer advice on protecting ash trees

June 15, 2016

Agriculture & Environment

Patricio Grassini

Study demonstrates model’s ability to project corn yields

June 13, 2016

Agriculture & Environment

A free seminar on hops production will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. June 30 in 150 Keim Hall on UNL's East Campus.

UNL offers free seminar on hops production

June 10, 2016

Agriculture & Environment

Great Plains Research examines impact, roles of Native educators

June 10, 2016

Society & Culture

Dan Olweus

Bullying expert Dan Olweus to speak at UNL

June 10, 2016

Society & Culture

Students in UNL's Department of Computer Science and Engineering study and collaborate in a workspace in Avery Hall. The College of Engineering has added a software engineering major, which will begin in the fall.

College of Engineering adds software engineering major

June 9, 2016

Science & Technology

Elin Noble's installation "Vox Stellarum" at the Robert Hillestad Textiles Gallery includes a complementary video, displayed via a new projection software system.

Hillestad Gallery gets a makeover

June 8, 2016

Society & Culture

UNL's quarter-scale tractor A team took top honors at the International Quarter-Scale Tractor Student Design Competition in Peoria, Illinois, June 2-5. UNL's X team won the design category and placed third overall in the X team division.

Quarter-scale tractor team wins international competition

June 8, 2016

Agriculture & Environment

CBA Honors Academy students converse in Lincoln's Railyard entertainment district. Forty-three recent high school graduates have been selected to join the academy in the fall.

43 students chosen for CBA Honors Academy

June 7, 2016

Thompson Forum announces 2016-17 series

June 7, 2016

Society & Culture

Science & Technology

The University of Nebraska State Museum's June Sunday with a Scientist program will look at how fresh water is used for agriculture.

Sunday with a Scientist program to focus on water for food

June 7, 2016

Agriculture & Environment

The BugMasters volunteer program will cover topics such as insect basics, pollinators, pests and how to teach insect programs.

Registration open for BugMasters program in July

June 7, 2016

Agriculture & Environment

Science & Technology

Eric Thompson (second from right), associate professor of economics, works with student research assistants in the College of Business Administration’s Bureau of Business Research. The bureau is designed to assist with Nebraska’s economic development efforts.

May surveys: Businesses expect growth despite reluctant consumers

June 3, 2016

Nebraska Innovation Campus will hold a public grand opening at 4 p.m. Oct. 9. The event will include Football Friday, a Nebraska Alumni Association celebration held on Fridays before home football games.

Food Processing Center to host workshop for craft brewers

June 1, 2016

Agriculture & Environment

Society & Culture