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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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Data from a recent study found that during peak agricultural seasons — planting, harvesting and calving — farmers and ranchers spent about 25 fewer minutes in bed and 28 fewer minutes actually sleeping each night.

Study eyes reducing sleep deprivation dangers in ag work

June 17, 2022

Agriculture & Environment

Society & Culture

Roger Welsch shows the filmmakers a collection of historical articles and photos about the Pawnee Nation in Dannebrog, Nebraska.

Film exploring act of reconciliation wins award

June 15, 2022

Society & Culture

A young visitor chats with Adam Eakin, assistant director of the NU State Museum, at an animal traces identification activity station during the 2021 Archie’s Party.

NU State Museum caps 150th year with Archie’s Party

June 14, 2022

Agriculture & Environment

Science & Technology

Society & Culture

Anna Kuhlman evokes Hollywood glamour in this long 30s-style gown features bias cut panels and flowing sleeves in a soft pink. Paired with a vintage fur stole and T-strap heels.She poses next to a 1930 Duesenberg Model J at the Speedway Motors Museum of Speed. Kuhlman, who received her masters degree in May, researched fashion in the 1930s both in film and what was available in Nebraska.

Screen to store: Husker research shows ’30s Nebraskans embraced film fashion

June 13, 2022

Society & Culture

Ana Cortez Martir, a junior from Omaha South High school, works with her team as they develop a business pitch during their session at the College of Business.

NCPA camps bring college into focus for budding scholars

June 10, 2022

Agriculture & Environment

Science & Technology

Society & Culture

JD McCown, Assistant Director of the LGBTQA+ Center, arranges donated clothing the in the Lavender Closet June 6.

Lavender Closet continues to serve Huskers, looks to expansion

June 8, 2022

Society & Culture

Thatcher and Shannon Davis

Arts and Sciences receives $1M gift to expand student success

June 7, 2022

Society & Culture

Multiple generations of the Bell family.

'Bell Affair' making its premiere in D.C. June 2

May 27, 2022

Society & Culture

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

Agriculture & Environment

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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