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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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Cooper Conversation to explore race in sports culture

February 11, 2022

Society & Culture

Jayden Barth (left) and Rachel Tomlinson Dick delivered oral arguments in the Nebraska Supreme Court Feb. 4. They are pictured in the Supreme Court chambers.

Huskers get rare opportunity with state supreme court

February 4, 2022

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Leila Chatti

Leila Chatti wins 2021 Luschei Prize for African Poetry

February 4, 2022

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Adria Sanchez-Chiadez stands with some of her designs which feature imagery from (starting at left) Star Trek, Jurassic Park, Wonder Woman, and Star Wars.

Fashion, fandom fused in Sanchez-Chaidez's designs

February 2, 2022

Society & Culture

Husker seniors Cade Ludwig (left) and Hunter Suchsland make custom lures for their business LS Lures. The two started the business as a project for their Engler 275 class.

Huskers reel in entrepreneurial success with custom-made lures

February 1, 2022

Agriculture & Environment

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Rachel Tomlinson Dick

White House, Attorney General recognize Nebraska Law's Tenant Assistance Project

January 31, 2022

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A collection of artifacts from Clarence Williams is shown. These are among hundreds of items that have been digitized and annotated for the project.

Digital project focuses on Nebraska's Holocaust stories

January 31, 2022

Science & Technology

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Anna Deavere Smith

Actress, author Anna Deavere Smith to deliver Thompson Forum lecture

January 31, 2022

Society & Culture

Volunteer Ambassador Program helps Husker find home in Nebraska

January 9, 2026

Musician, sound engineer and University of Nebraska–Lincoln alumnus J. E. Van Horne Jr. sits at a table. He is wearing a black-and-white plaid dress shirt, black tie, brown jacket and glasses.

Musician J. E. Van Horne Jr. creates Husker scholarship for South Dakota students

January 8, 2026

David Berkowitz

Berkowitz named vice president for research at University of Georgia

January 7, 2026

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Ankerson takes helm; pledges bold, forward-focused leadership

January 12, 2026

Katherine S. Ankerson, UNL's 22nd chancellor, standing outside Love Library.

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