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Nebraska in the national news: May 2026

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"In the News" in front of a smartphone, with about 40 images of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln's campuses behind.

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A water bottle sits on the sunny seat of a vehicle.

Husker researchers study invisible plastics in everyday drinks

June 2, 2026

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Laila Doyle, a senior nutritional science and dietetics major at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, poses next to two microscopes in a lab. She is wearing a white labcoat over a blue floral dress, with purple protective gloves and glasses.

129 Huskers receive stipends for summer research projects

June 1, 2026

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Qiang Liu, assistant professor in the School of Computing, stands next to one of the Husker-Net 5G amplifiers topping the roof of Oldfather Hall. Husker-Net is the University of Nebraska–Lincoln's private 5G network, and one of Liu's research focuses.

Liu’s CAREER award to support AI-driven wireless network research, education

May 28, 2026

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Color portraits of (from left) NSF Graduate Research Fellows Gracie Kerr, Angela Le and Hayden Wulf on a red campus background.

Three recent Husker grads earn NSF Graduate Research Fellowships

May 27, 2026

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A young woman in a head covering sits at a table in a student workspace with a book shelf and computer screen behind her.

Mumade’s childhood experience guides her healthcare journey

May 26, 2026

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Eric Weaver, professor of biological sciences and director of the Nebraska Center for Virology, poses for a photo in his lab at the Morrison Life Sciences Center. Weaver has developed a vaccine approach that shows promise in protecting against highly pathogenic bird flu.

Weaver earns $4M grant to target future flu pandemics

May 20, 2026

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Nebraska’s Naim Bautista and Jay Storz are part of an international research team that studied how localized genetic adaptations can help a single species thrive across diverse environments.

Storz earns Fulbright to study high-altitude life in the Andes

May 19, 2026

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A student stands next to a white presentation screen as she presents on academic literacy in a class.

Honors partnership builds literacy resources for Nebraska

May 19, 2026

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A water bottle sits on the sunny seat of a vehicle.

Husker researchers study invisible plastics in everyday drinks

June 2, 2026

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Lupe Perez, the assistant director of campus visits, stands in front of the Nebraska Union and Broyhill Fountain on a sunny spring day. Photo by Kristin Labadie University Communication.

Perez makes each student, family visit 'count'

June 2, 2026

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Kay McClure retires June 5 after 20 years of service to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Fran tenBensel Benne | Agronomy and Horticulture

McClure’s dedication leaves lasting impact on department

June 2, 2026

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Nebraska in the national news: May 2026

June 2, 2026

"In the News" in front of a smartphone, with about 40 images of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln's campuses behind.

Kristen Labadie | University Communication and Marketing