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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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Chancellor Ronnie Green

Chancellor: 'Our students said it best — hate will never win'

October 31, 2018

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Contemporary representations of Frankenstein's monster can often be traced back to Boris Karloff's portrayal in the 1931 film, "Frankenstein."

'Frankenstein' at 200: Scholars to explore why 19th-century novel still resonates

October 31, 2018

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Nadine Strossen

Former ACLU president to discuss free speech

October 30, 2018

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Research shows fighting world hunger can be profitable

October 29, 2018

Agriculture & Environment

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An unnamed Yazidi woman who escaped abuse from ISIS holds her baby in a refugee camp in Lalesh, Iraq.

Lincoln Yazidi activists share Nobel Prize winner’s mission

October 25, 2018

Society & Culture

Human trafficking initiative unites researchers, policymakers, advocates

October 24, 2018

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Andersen Hall

High school journalism awards announced at convention

October 24, 2018

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Chuck Hagel and Bob Kerrey, former senators for Nebraska, discussed civil discourse and its impact on the state's future during the first Heuermann Lecture of the season Oct. 22 at Nebraska Innovation Campus.

Hagel, Kerrey hopeful for the return of bipartisan politics

October 23, 2018

Agriculture & Environment

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Wendy Smith

Smith named to lead Center for Transformative Teaching

January 13, 2026

Katherine S. Ankerson, UNL's 22nd chancellor, standing outside Love Library.

Ankerson takes helm; pledges bold, forward-focused leadership

January 12, 2026

Volunteer Ambassador Program helps Husker find home in Nebraska

January 9, 2026

Nebraska Innovation Studio names 2026 fellows

January 13, 2026

A robotic welder at Nebraska Innovation Studio welds a Nebraska N to a cutout in the shape of Nebraska.

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