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Mila Saskova-Pierce (right) protested the 1968 military occupation of Prague in Czechoslovakia, and was photographed as she translated Czech for the Russian soldiers. She fled the country and eventually came to Nebraska as a professor of Czech and Russian. She maintained close ties to the Czech community, and was tapped in October as the honorary Czech consulate for Nebraska.

Prague Spring propels prof to career preserving Czech heritage

November 29, 2017

Society & Culture

A new project led by Nebraska’s Ken Kiewra (right) has created a series of videos that provide details on how parents interact with their talented children. The project included assistance from Amanda Witte (left).

'Prodigies of the Prairie' offers tips on raising talented kids

November 27, 2017

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Children interact with a new Nebraska-developed virtual reality game that teaches children about nutrition and physical activity.

Virtual reality game aims to teach children healthy habits

November 27, 2017

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Martin Luther King Jr.

Fulfilling the Dream Award nominees sought

November 22, 2017

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Native American judges (all front) Claudette White (left) and Abby Abinati (right) pose with "Tribal Justice" filmmaker Anne Makepeace during the documentary premiere at the Lobero Theater in Santa Barbara. White and Makepeace will take part in Nebraska's Tribal Justice Forum on Nov. 27-28. Also pictured are White's relatives (from left) Dorena, Zion and Mary.

Tribal Justice Forum features panel discussions, documentary

November 21, 2017

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Nebraska research drills into demographic drivers of death-penalty support

November 17, 2017

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A University of Nebraska-Lincoln brain study shows liberal voters may penalize Democratic candidates with conservative views.

Left-brained: Study suggests conservative Democrats don't compute for liberal voters

November 13, 2017

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John J. Pershing

11 things you probably didn't know about John J. Pershing

November 9, 2017

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November 19, 2025

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Scottsbluff team's long drive adds up to Math Day success

November 19, 2025

Collaborative project brings 3D printed running shoe to life

November 19, 2025

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Master Gardener program celebrates 50 years of growing gardeners, communities

November 19, 2025

Nine people, seven in gardening clothes and two in business dress, pose for a photo in front of a garden.