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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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Children play at the UNL Children's Center. A survey developed by Gallup and the University of Nebraska system’s Buffett Early Childhood Institute, showed that the majority of Nebraskans value and support early care and education for young children.

Survey: Nebraskans support early childhood programs

March 29, 2016

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A new study by UNL sociologists Tara Warner and Courtney Thrash shows that rural Nebraska youths are more likely to use alcohol than urban peers.

Study examines rural, urban youths' substance use

March 28, 2016

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Nuclear weapons scholars closely watching North Korea, Iran

March 28, 2016

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UNL experts examine roots of Brussels attacks

March 23, 2016

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UNL will hold a History Harvest seeking items that reflect Czech American Culture in Nebraska on April 9 in Wilber.

History Harvest to tap state's vast Czech American community

March 22, 2016

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McCoy produces TV report on WWI general

March 21, 2016

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Search launched for Public Policy Center director

March 18, 2016

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Waite featured in documentary on mug shot sites

March 18, 2016

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Musician, sound engineer and University of Nebraska–Lincoln alumnus J. E. Van Horne Jr. sits at a table. He is wearing a black-and-white plaid dress shirt, black tie, brown jacket and glasses.

Musician J. E. Van Horne Jr. creates Husker scholarship for South Dakota students

January 8, 2026

David Berkowitz

Berkowitz named vice president for research at University of Georgia

January 7, 2026

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Archives and Special Collections launches new request system

January 7, 2026

Science & Technology

Volunteer Ambassador Program helps Husker find home in Nebraska

January 9, 2026