February 28, 2025

Springtime bliss

Alpha Chi Omega sisters are all smiles as they work together on the patio in front of their sorority house on Feb. 25. The university community shook off winter’s grip this week as temperatures climbed to spring-like levels.
Kristen Labadie | University Communication and Marketing

Kristen Labadie | University Communication and Marketing

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln community shook off winter’s grip this week as temperatures climbed to spring-like levels, instantly transforming campus. Students eagerly emerged from residence halls and classrooms to bask in the sunshine, filling outdoor spaces with energy and laughter. Among them were these Alpha Chi Omega sisters, who gathered in front of their sorority house on Feb. 25 to enjoy the long-awaited warmth.

Campus photos of the week
  • Pritha Kundu, a post-doctoral research associate in entomology, walks through a corn field. Kundu’s research into sorghum resistance to fall armyworm infestations was recently featured in Plant Physiology, a publication of the American Society of Plant Biologists. Learn more at https://go.unl.edu/kc34.
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  • Herbie Husker rolls a frame to start the Big Red Invitational on Feb. 21. The Husker women’s team — which is ranked No. 1 in the nation — won the invite, going 11-0 over the weekend. Learn more at https://go.unl.edu/hzm7.
  • The College of Education and Human Sciences shared a Q&A with Elena Jetensky (left), a junior majoring in nutrition, exercise and health science. Learn more about Jetensky’s campus experience and future plans at https://go.unl.edu/ks57.
  • Members of the College of Law’s Space, Cyber and National Security Law program participated in the U.S. Space Command Legal Conference in Colorado Springs. A panel discussion included Jonathan Sawmiller, a program alumnus. Learn more at https://go.unl.edu/62xw.
  • Alexa Ericson (right), receives a certificate from Amy Lanham, director of Campus Recreation, while being honored for receiving the Campus Rec Student Support Fund Scholarship on Feb. 26. Ericson works in Campus Rec’s injury and prevention care program. Learn more at https://go.unl.edu/jhqb.
  • Dr. Jeffrey P. Gold (left), president of the University of Nebraska system, celebrated four Elkhorn Public Schools students who received perfect ACT scores and qualified to become NU Presidential Scholars. Learn more at https://go.unl.edu/y8kd.

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