LINCOLN, Nebraska, Nov. 20 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * 16 Husker students selected as peer career coaches in College of Business * Sixteen University of Nebraska-Lincoln students have been selected as peer career coaches in the College of Business. Working in the Business Career Center, the coaches assist peers with resumes, cover letters, interview skills and the navigation of early career decisions. The coaches work closely with students in two required more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Nov. 17 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Annual report highlights 15 years of global strides in water and food security * Amid today's global challenges including the escalated need for food and nutrition security under mounting population pressure the mission of the Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute at the University of Nebraska has never been more vital. The institute's recent annual report marks a year of critical research, capacity more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Nov. 17 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Aula investigates nutrient use, tillage impact on soil * Lawrence Aula may be a new research assistant professor in agronomy and horticulture at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Panhandle Research, Extension and Education Center in Scottsbluff, but this is not his first time conducting research at Nebraska. Aula worked alongside Cody Creech and Amanda Easterly as a postdoctoral research associate  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Bacon, Beyer Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Fix Broken House Disciplinary Process * Washington - Representatives Don Bacon (R-NE) and Don Beyer (D-VA) today introduced a bipartisan resolution that would raise the required vote threshold to punish Members of the House with censure, disapproval, or removal of committee assignments from a simple majority to 60 percent. This measure would reform the p more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Bacon, Khanna Applaud Administration Decision to Exempt Coffee from Costly Reciprocal Tariffs * Bacon, Khanna Applaud Administration Decision to Exempt Coffee from Costly Reciprocal Tariffs Reversal Follows Bacon & Khanna's Bipartisan No Coffee Tax Act to Repeal Coffee Tariffs Washington - Representatives Don Bacon (NE-02) and Ro Khanna (CA-17) today applauded the Trump administration's decision t more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Bacon, Lee, Panetta Lead Bipartisan Push Urging Permanent Retainment of Dept. of Ed Staff Serving Students Experiencing Homelessness and Foster Care * Text of Letter (PDF) Washington - Today, Representative Don Bacon (NE-02) led a bipartisan letter with Reps. Summer L. Lee (PA-12) and Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) to the Office of Management and Budget and the U.S. Department of Education urging the perman more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Bacon, Suozzi, Hurd, Gottheimer Introduce Bill to Avert Healthcare Affordability Crisis: The Bipartisan HOPE Act * Washington - Today, Congressmen Don Bacon (R-NE), Tom Suozzi (D-NY), Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ), and Jeff Hurd (R-CO) co-led the introduction of the Bipartisan Healthcare Optimization, Protection, and Extension (HOPE) Act. This bill would address the healthcare affordability crisis by extendi more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Bipartisan Housing & Insurance Subcommittee Leaders Highlight Proposed Major Reforms to Top Federal Housing Program * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Housing & Insurance Subcommittee Chair Mike Flood (NE-01) and Ranking Member Emanuel Cleaver (MO-05) held a press conference to highlight historic reforms they introduced in the HOME Reform Act of 2025. The legislation follows a stakeholder input process co more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Nov. 19 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Collaborative project brings 3D printed running shoe to life * As a decathlete for the Husker track and field team, Till Steinforth is used to wearing a variety of shoes daily. Off the track, the Master of Architecture student has always had an interest in fashion, so over the summer he partnered with a faculty member in the Department of Textiles, Merchandising and Fashion Design to bring all his exper more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Flood Applauds Commonsense WOTUS Proposal * Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood issued a statement on the proposed rule announced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to revise the "Waters of the United States" (WOTUS) rule and provide greater certainty for farmers. "For years, the Biden administration refused to listen to ag producers an more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Flood Votes for the Epstein Files Transparency Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood issued a statement following his vote for H.R. 4405, the Epstein Files Transparency Act. "I support releasing the Epstein files and voted to do so today. Epstein's victims deserve justice. This is yet another step towards ensuring that our country exposes corruption and sends a mes more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Nov. 20 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Cornhusker Marching Band Highlights Concert is Dec. 2 * The Cornhusker Marching Band returns to the Lied Center for Performing Arts for its annual Season Highlights Concert at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2. Come experience the sights and sounds of "The Pride of All Nebraska." "The Cornhusker Marching Band's season has been a success so far," said Tony Falcone, senior lecturer, associate director of bands and direc more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Nov. 17 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Extension marks 25 years of nutrition education partnership with LPS * For a quarter century, Nebraska Extension's Nutrition School Enrichment Kits program has helped Lincoln Public Schools students build healthy habits for life. Since its launch in 2000, the program has reached more than 184,000 students in over 10,000 classrooms, teaching youth the importance of health, nutrition and physical activity more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Nov. 21 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Farewell reception for Davis is Dec. 8 * The University of Nebraska-Lincoln will host a farewell reception for Josh Davis, vice chancellor and chief of staff for the chancellor. The event will be 4 to 6 p.m. Dec. 8 at Lied Commons. The reception is free and open to the public. Davis has been named senior vice provost and chief of staff at Penn State, effective Jan. 5. In his new role, he will provide  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Fischer in Scottsbluff Star-Herald: Western Nebraska's role in upholding our national security * In case you missed it: U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, penned an op-ed in the Scottsbluff Star-Herald highlighting the essential role Western Nebraska plays in strengthening our national security and maintaining a robust nuclear deterrent. Read more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Fischer Statement on Dept. of Transportation Effort to Advance Safety Standards for All Drivers * Calls on Congress to pass her She DRIVES Act to make NHTSA's updated crash testing standards permanent Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE), a member of the Senate Commerce Committee, released the following statement after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced its new  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Fischer, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to End Financial Burdens of Wildfires Started by the Federal Government * U.S. Senators Deb Fischer (R-NE), Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM), and Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) introduced the Responsible Wildland Fire Recovery Act, legislation to boost federal wildfire recovery efforts. The legislation would allow the Secretary of Agriculture to waive all cost share requirem more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Fischer, Smith Introduce Bill to Ensure Tribal Voices are Prioritized in Federal Nutrition Decisions * Bill strengthens USDA response to low-income, elderly food assistance programs if disruptions occur Today, U.S. Senators Deb Fischer (R-NE) and Tina Smith (D-MN) introduced the Increasing Tribal Input on Nutrition Act. This bipartisan legislation will ensure the federal government does not make  more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Nov. 21 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Grosse lights up campus with his work, friendliness * Duane Grosse likes to stay busy and engaged with people, which is why his job as building systems technician at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln brings a smile to his face, and he makes it a point to make others smile, too. "Meeting people and talking with them is my favorite part and feeling like I'm part of a team," he said. "I think that how w more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Nov. 22 (TNSjou) -- NRC Health, a provider of customer intelligence in healthcare, issued the following news: * * * How Nemours Children's Health and NRC Health Turn Data and Empathy into Equity-Centered Action As health systems navigate rising expectations for equity, communication, and safety, many are seeking effective, scalable approaches to support patients and families. Nemours Children's Health offers a strong example of how pairing data with empathy can spark system more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Nov. 18 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU filmmaker's new series captures stories, traditions of the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska * LAWRENCE A University of Kansas filmmaker and scholar has released a new YouTube series capturing stories and traditions of the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska. Rebekka Schlichting, assistant professor of the practice at the William Allen White School of Journalism & Mass Communications, released the serie more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Nov. 21 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Lewis maintains focus under pressure as student photojournalist * Though she's an experienced photographer, being on assignment for Unlimited Sports and the Daily Nebraskan has put sophomore Izzy Lewis in some unique and occasionally daunting situations. Covering the Husker opener at Arrowhead Stadium was certainly one of those weighty situations for Lewis. "Stepping into the stadium where the Kansa more PR

ROLLA, Missouri, Nov. 18 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology posted the following news: * * * Missouri S&T wins four awards from CASE * Missouri S&T received four Best of CASE District VI Awards from the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). The CASE District VI awards showcase best practices in alumni relations, fundraising, advancement services, special events, and marketing and communications among colleges and universities in the district. District V more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Nov. 17 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Quantum research at Nebraska boosted with $2.5 million grant * The University of Nebraska-Lincoln continues to build out its lineup of expertise in quantum materials, with a new $2.5 million grant to investigate the use of ferroelectric oxides for exploring emergent quantum phases and designing more powerful and energy-efficient electronic devices. A seven-member team led by Xia Hong, professor of phy more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts Introduces Package to Support Servicemembers, Veterans * WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) introduced a package of bills to support servicemembers and veterans. He introduced the Medical Integrity in Necessary Diagnostics (MIND) for Our Veterans Act of 2025 with Elissa Slotkin (D-MI). The bipartisan bill ensures that servicemembers receive effective, evidence more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts Praises Trump Administration's WOTUS Update: "This is What Reining in Overregulation Looks Like" * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE), a member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, praised the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed rule to modify the definition of Waters of the United States (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act. The proposed rule  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts Releases Videos Showcasing Successful Efforts to Cut Red Tape, Get Results for Nebraskans * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) released two videos showcasing his team's successful efforts to cut red tape and get results for Nebraskans navigating the federal bureaucracy. " When the federal bureaucracy fails Nebraskans, my team and I are here to help, " said Senat more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts Showcases Successful Efforts to Cut Red Tape, Get Results for Nebraskans * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) highlighted his successes in cutting red tape and helping Nebraskans navigate the federal bureaucracy. "My team and I have helped over 2,200 Nebraskans access federal services," said Ricketts. "We've also helped constituents save or recover nearly $12 mi more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts Supports Bill to Release the Epstein Files * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) released a statement after supporting passage of a bill to compel the Justice Department to release the Epstein files: "Jeffrey Epstein committed disgusting, illegal acts. I've long pushed for transparency and the release of the Epstein files. That's why I supported passage tonight.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts Supports Taiwan's Defense Capabilities, Energy Resilience * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) highlighted his bipartisan Providing Our Regional Companions Upgraded Protection in Nefarious Environments (PORCUPINE) Act. The PORCUPINE Act would put Taiwan in the NATO-plus category, reducing obstacles for Taiwa more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Nov. 18 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Rural Prosperity Nebraska helps Verdigre envision a brighter future * Residents of Verdigre, Nebraska, spent the summer working together to shape a clearer vision for their future. Through the Entrepreneurial Communities Activation Process, a community development program facilitated by Rural Prosperity Nebraska, community members have been identifying local strengths, setting priorities and turning the more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Smith Releases Statement After Voting to Release the Epstein Files * Today, Congressman Adrian Smith released the following statement after voting for H.R. 4405, the Epstein Files Transparency Act:  "The crimes of Jeffrey Epstein are appalling. The American people deserve transparency into who else participated, who else knew, and why Epstein received the treatment he did from prosecutors. "Toda more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Smith Statement on WOTUS * Today, Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), Vice Chair of the Congressional Western Caucus, released the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced their proposed rule to define waters of the United States (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act. The proposed rule will provide needed clarity and  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Smith, Ag Trade Caucus Co-Chairs Highlight USMCA Benefits for Agriculture * Washington, D.C. - Congressional Agriculture Trade Caucus Co-Chairs Reps. Adrian Smith (R-NE), Jim Costa (D-CA), Dusty Johnson (R-SD), and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) led 109 colleagues in sending a letter to Ambassador Jamieson Greer, the U.S. Trade Representative, highlighting how the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Nov. 20 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Teixeira wins Faculty Slam with talk about plastic roadways * You might say the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering is the Los Angeles Dodgers of the Faculty Research and Creative Activity Slam, capturing its second straight title Nov. 19. For good measure, not only did Jamilla Teixeira, assistant professor in the department, win the judges' nod, and with it a cash award, but her colleag more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Arkansas, Nov. 22 -- Tyson Foods, a producer of chicken, beef and pork, issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2025: * * * Tyson Foods Announces Network Changes to Strengthen Long-Term Beef Business Tyson Foods today announced network changes designed to right size its beef business and position it for long-term success. The company will end operations at its Lexington, Nebraska, beef facility and convert its Amarillo, Texas, beef facility to a single, full-capacity shift more PR

WAYNE, Nebraska, Nov. 19 -- Wayne State College issued the following news release: * * * AIDS Memorial Quilt on Display Through Dec. 1, 2025 The Department of Communication Arts is partnering with the National AIDS Memorial to display five quilt panels. * More than 700,000 lives have been lost to HIV/AIDS in the United States. To elevate knowledge of the AIDS story, the Wayne State College Department of Communication Arts has partnered with the National AIDS Memorial to display five AIDS Me more PR

WAYNE, Nebraska, Nov. 21 -- Wayne State College issued the following news release: * * * Faculty Spotlight: Molly Curnyn Featuring Dr. Molly Curnyn, professor of computer technology at Wayne State. * Learning current and in-demand skills on the latest technological equipment is why Dr. Molly Curnyn says students should enroll in Wayne State's computer technology courses. Curnyn, a professor of computer technology at Wayne State, is this week's subject of the Faculty Spotlight Series. "Stud more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following column: * * * Work to Do * While we have successfully enacted major legislation this year to protect our borders, cut taxes for families, and restore faith in government this year, opportunities abound for further progress to improve the lives of Nebraska families. Nowhere is that more clear than in the House Ways and Means Committee, where I serve. We continue to make progress across the issue areas within the commit more PR