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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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Norm Krug eating popcorn next to grain bin

Husker alum’s popcorn business continues gaining steam, expanding

November 12, 2022

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Nebraska's David Holding sorts popcorn kernels on a light table in his Beadle Center lab.

50/50 shot breeds a decade of popcorn success

November 12, 2022

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Work progresses on the new Don and Lorena Meier Studio on the second floor of Andersen Hall as it readies for the ribbon-cutting Nov. 17.

Don and Lorena Meier Studio ribbon-cutting is Nov. 17

November 10, 2022

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First-generation college students participate in a First Husker program event prior to the start of the fall 2022 semester. First Husker is one of numerous UNL programs that support first-generation students. The four-day, foundational event gives students an opportunity to explore campus early; connect with faculty, staff and resource centers; and learn about skills and strategies necessary for college-level success.

First Gen Nebraska continues to highlight, support students

November 9, 2022

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RFD-TV highlights results, importance of Nebraska's Rural Poll

November 9, 2022

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Developed by The Set Me Free Project, READY to Stand is a curriculum designed to help prevent sex trafficking, particularly among racially and ethnically diverse children.

Nebraska, Iowa collaboration to explore prevention of child sex trafficking

November 4, 2022

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Ear with hearing aid being checked by audiologist

Nebraska audiology programs amplify life for deaf and hard-of-hearing 

November 2, 2022

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Wolf spider

Arachtober: Nebraska U spins web of spider research, outreach

October 31, 2022

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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

A closeup of a screen with social media app icons.

Rural Nebraskans aware of, concerned about impact of online algorithms

January 12, 2026

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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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