LINCOLN, Nebraska, Nov. 14 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Achievements | Honors, appointments and publications for Nov. 14 * Recent achievements for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln community were earned by Marianna Burks, Kristen Graves, Andrew Hanna, Emily Kazyak, John Lenich, Angie Pannier, Marc Maguire, Eric Markvicka, Brett Ratcliffe, Steve Willborn, Lan Xu, and researchers in the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture. Honors Marianna Burks, an as more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Nov. 11 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * AgConverge Conference to highlight ag innovation, entrepreneurship * Innovators, entrepreneurs, producers, researchers, corporations and investors will gather in Gothenburg on Nov. 24 for the inaugural AgConverge Conference. The producer-focused event will showcase how agriculture, technology and entrepreneurship intersect to shape the future of food, energy and water. Hosted by Spur Ventures in the U more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Bacon Votes to Reopen the Government and End the Democrat Leadership Shutdown * Washington, D.C. - Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) issued the following statement after voting to reopen the government and end the Democrat leadership shutdown: "I voted yes to open the government back up after this unnecessary and damaging shutdown perpetrated by Congressional Democrat leaders that achieved nothing. Today's vo more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The Center for Disability Inclusion Inc., Boystown, Nebraska, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) expressing concern over the proposed revisions to information collection requests related to the self-identification of disability and utilization goals under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The letter, submitted in response to a request published in the Federal Register, urges the agency to maintai more ST

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Nov. 14 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Center marks 20 years of transformative research for Nebraska families * The Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families and Schools reached a major milestone in 2024: two decades of research, collaboration and impact. As the center enters its third decade, center faculty, staff, students and research affiliates remain focused on making a positive difference for Nebraskans at every stage more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Nov. 10 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Chancellor releases final budget reduction plan * Chancellor Rodney D. Bennett announced Nov. 10 the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's final plan for a $27.5 million budget reduction. The plan has been submitted to the NU Board of Regents and will be considered at its December meeting. The plan reflects adjustments made following campus review and input gathered through the Academic Planning Committee. more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Flood Issues Statement Ahead of Veterans Day * LINCOLN, NEBRASKA - Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood issued a statement ahead of Veterans Day, which will be observed on November 11, 2025. "From the shores of Omaha Beach to the jungles of Vietnam, Nebraskans have served to protect and defend our country and the cause of liberty around the world for generations. As we honor the heroes wh more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Flood: Government Reopening Budget Deal Delivers for Nebraska * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood issued a statement following House passage of Senate Amendment to H.R. 5373, the "Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act." The legislation provides full-year funding for Agriculture, Military Construction/Veterans Affairs, and Legislative Branch appropriations bills. more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo, 25 Colleagues Applaud Trump Admin's Exclusion of UNRWA from Gaza Peace Process * Washington, D.C. U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) joined U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-Nebraska) and 24 colleagues in sending a letter applauding President Trump and U.S. Department of State Secretary Mark Rubio for excluding the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) from the Gaza peace process, citing UNRW more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Nov. 10 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Cutler to discuss U.S.-Japanese economic ties on Nov. 19 * Wendy Cutler, senior vice president at the Asia Society Policy Institute and former acting deputy U.S. trade representative, will discuss "What's Next for U.S.-Japan Trade?" from 4 to 5 p.m. Nov. 19 in the Nebraska East Union's Arbor Suite. The event is free and open to the public. Doors open at 3:30 p.m., with a reception to follow. The event more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Nov. 11 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Engler program launches 2025 Christmas Catalog * Just in time for the holiday season, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program has launched its 2025 Engler Christmas Catalog a curated shopping guide featuring more than 50 businesses built by Engler students, alumni and founders. The catalog includes decor; apparel; baked goods; jewelry; candles; skincare produc more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Fischer Votes For Funding Package to Reopen Government * Package includes key funding provisions for Nebraska secured by Fischer WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) voted for a funding package that would reopen the federal government and allocate $72 million for community projects she secured for Nebraska. The legislative package - which passed the Senate by a vote of 60-40 - incl more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Nov. 14 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Hastings company brews partnerships with support from Nebraska U * Jessi Hoeft, founder of Ensign Beverage, is always brewing up new ways for the business to collaborate with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Ensign Beverage, based in Hastings, has built numerous connections across University of Nebraska-Lincoln departments. From getting an early look at food industry research, to working with the n more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Nov. 12 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Husker research to focus on sorghum gene functions, regulation * With a three-year, $1.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Chi Zhang, Edgar Cahoon and Bin Yu will focus on the genome-wide identification of small gene fragments called microexons to advance knowledge on gene functions and regulation for oil accumulation and stress response in sorghum.  more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Nov. 12 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Investors With Purpose connects students to finance leaders, internships * Thirty-two University of Nebraska-Lincoln students are gaining hands-on experience in investing and wealth management in the sixth class of the Investors With Purpose program in the College of Business. The selective program brings together high-achieving students with investment professionals for a semester-long course emphasizi more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Nov. 14 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Joint accreditation for UNL, UNMC approved * Earlier this week, the University of Nebraska received confirmation from the Higher Learning Commission that its application for joint accreditation for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the University of Nebraska Medical Center met all qualifications and has been approved by the HLC board. Joint accreditation of UNL and UNMC, restoring the combined ac more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Nov. 10 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Listening Table founder to discuss belonging as daily practice * The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's E.N. Thompson Forum on World Issues, now in its 37th season, continues with "Belonging is a Practice, Not a Place" featuring communication expert Orly Israel. The event is 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Nov. 18 in the Nebraska Union's Swanson Auditorium. No ticket or registration is required, but seating is limite more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Nov. 12 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Nebraska Research Days activities return Nov. 17 * Nebraska Research Days returns Nov. 17-21 with a week packed full of discovery, innovation and celebration both online and in person. Nebraska Research Days are sponsored by the Office of Research and Innovation in cooperation with university partners. Events are geared toward faculty and postdocs but are open to the campus. Registration is still open more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Nov. 12 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Nebraska team creates XR experience to reveal life's interconnections * Imagine existing as an apple tree, stretching your branches toward the sun and sinking your roots into the soil. Imagine life as a prairie dog, digging tunnels among those roots and peeking out to feel the sun's warmth. Imagine being a robot tractor, planting vegetables beside the tree. Now, thanks to a team of University of Nebra more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Nov. 14 -- NRC Health, a provider of customer intelligence in healthcare, issued the following news: * * * NRC Health Partners with BJC HealthCare to Advance Experience Excellence Across a Unified Network NRC Health, the leader in healthcare experience management, is proud to announce a new partnership with BJC Health System, one of the nation's largest nonprofit integrated healthcare delivery organizations. The collaboration will unify and elevate patient and employee expe more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Nov. 13 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Record 141 Husker entrepreneurs compete in 3-2-1 Quick Pitch * A record 141 students from eight colleges at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln recently demonstrated their entrepreneurial, communication and presentation skills at the 17th annual 3-2-1 Quick Pitch competition. Hosted by the Nebraska Center for Entrepreneurship, the event offers students a platform to present a three-minute business idea more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts Calls for Quick Passage of Bipartisan Solution to End Government Shutdown: "Give Americans Relief" * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) called for expedited passage of the bipartisan solution to end the government shutdown. " Last night, eight Democrats finally joined Republicans to begin re-opening government," said Senator Ricketts. " This bipartisan package i more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts Condemns Schumer's Unserious Demands, Shares Letters from Nebraska Air Traffic Controllers: "Are the Democrats Deaf?" * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, in a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) condemned Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and the Democrats for making unserious demands in exchange for reopening the federal government. "But why I'm here today is to more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts Highlights Nebraska Wins in Bipartisan Solution Ending Government Shutdown * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) highlighted the Nebraska wins in the bipartisan package to end the government shutdown. " This bipartisan package delivers for Nebraska, " said Senator Ricketts. " It extends critical farm bill authorities and supports agricultural research at the Univ more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts Issues Statement After Voting for Bipartisan Solution to End Schumer Shutdown * "Republicans have been consistent. We've offered a bipartisan funding resolution that Democrats have previously voted to pass four times over the last 19 months. After 40 days of delays, disruptions, and missed paychecks, Democrats finally appear to vote with Republicans to reopen government. I urge my colleagu more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts, 25 Colleagues Applaud Trump Admin's Exclusion of UNRWA from Gaza Peace Process * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Pete Ricketts (R-NE), a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, led 25 colleagues in applauding President Trump and Secretary Rubio for excluding the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) from the Gaza peace process, citing UNRWA's ties to Ham more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Smith Announces Upcoming Staff Outreach Events * Washington, D.C. - Constituents of Third District Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) are invited to meet with a member of his staff during these outreach events in Hastings, Ravenna, Central City, York, Geneva, Wilber, Auburn, Falls City, Pawnee City, Red Cloud, Aurora, Tecumseh, Imperial, Grant, Blair, Bartlett, Tryon, Stapleton, and Brewster. A staf more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Nov. 11 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Snapshot: Nebraskans' health is good, but employment, income disparities exist * Nearly four in five Nebraska adults feel that their overall health is good, though disparities exist when accounting for employment status, income levels and education. That is according to the latest Nebraska Snapshot from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Bureau of Sociological Research. The bi-monthly Snapshot is de more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Nov. 10 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Students learn the science and business of seeds * Each summer, thousands of motorists traveling along Interstate 80 are treated to a visual feast of Nebraska's contribution to the world's leading grain crop mile after mile of vast, uniform cornfields stretching across the landscape. Along some stretches of the interstate, drivers may spot fields with an unusual planting pattern four rows at one heigh more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Nov. 10 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Teaching academy fellows publish study on how colleges define, teach learning goals * A study conducted by four researchers from the College of Arts and Sciences has found that the professors include higher-level learning goals just as often as basic ones and regularly use collaborative teaching methods to achieve them. The research provides a way to measure and compare how colleges define and teach the more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Nov. 13 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * University of Nebraska-Lincoln is 35th in world in entrepreneurship ranking * The University of Nebraska-Lincoln climbed seven spots to rank No. 35 globally in the 2026 Princeton Review and Entrepreneur magazine list of the Top 50 Undergraduate Entrepreneurship Programs. Nebraska remains the top-ranked university in the state and No. 10 in the Midwest. "Jumping seven spots in the global rankings is ev more PR

WAYNE, Nebraska, Nov. 15 -- Wayne State College issued the following news release: * * * Faculty Spotlight: Mary Ettel Featuring Dr. Mary Ettel, a professor of chemistry at Wayne State. * Ask Dr. Mary Ettel what 35 years of teaching at Wayne State College has taught her and she'll say it's how to be adaptable. Ettel, a professor of chemistry at Wayne State, is this week's subject of the Faculty Spotlight Series. "Students get a smaller class environment at Wayne State, with more direct int more PR

WAYNE, Nebraska, Nov. 14 -- Wayne State College issued the following news release: * * * WSC Joins Initiative to Help Adults Complete Their Degree The Nebraska State College System-wide initiative, "Reengage Nebraska," is designed to reenroll former students to help them complete their degree and strengthen the state's workforce. * Wayne State College joins the Nebraska State College System today in announcing the launch of an ambitious new system-wide initiative, Reengage Nebraska. The pro more PR