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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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A black-and-white photo of artist Weldon Kees sitting on the ground.

Libraries’ new Kees collection includes creative works, personal items

September 20, 2023

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Students from UNL and Saitama University work together on the exhibition.

Students from Japan, Nebraska curate quilt exhibition

September 15, 2023

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Color photo of Parag Khanna on color campus background

Global strategy adviser and author Khanna to open Thompson Forum

September 14, 2023

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Army ROTC cadets spring up the steps in Memorial Stadium. ROTC cadets and midshipmen run 110 flights of stairs at Memorial Stadium in honor of the first responders who climbed the stairs of the World Trade Center on 9/11. September 11, 2023.

Stair climb commemorating 9/11 serves as reminder of attacks' lasting legacy

September 11, 2023

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Mental Health Professional Talking to Student

Nebraska schools enhancing student mental health services

September 11, 2023

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An Art TEAMS participant teacher’s students co-create a “Learning Wall” — a method of “making thinking visible” and collaborative learning.

Collaboration promotes teaching innovation through art, emerging media

September 8, 2023

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Adeline Johnson stands in front of crafts made by students at Our Place After School Care and sold at the Freedom Factory.

Hastings after-school program pioneering care for teens with special needs

September 8, 2023

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Brooklynn Hunke, a freshman from Gretna, Nebraska, talks with Misora Okuoka, a sophomore from Japan. The university’s latest census shows a 3.6% increase in first-time freshmen from Nebraska.

Student body grows in total Nebraskans, first-time Huskers, diversity

September 6, 2023

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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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