LINCOLN, Nebraska, Dec. 12 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: By Kimberly Smith Thirty-two University of Nebraska-Lincoln students are gaining investing and financial insight this fall in the fifth class of the Investors With Purpose program in the College of Business. The high-achieving students take a wealth management course that brings them together with global investment professionals for a unique learning experience. The following students were selected for the pr more PR

HASTINGS, Nebraska, Dec. 7 -- Hastings College issued the following news: For Karen and Roger Doerr, a line in Hastings College's mission sparked deeper thinking. What does it mean to send forth students "who thrive as citizens and leaders of their local and global communities"? "That's a profound challenge incorporated into the College's mission, yet it's key to ensuring graduates can grow into leaders who can support their communities and meet the challenges of the day," said Roger Doerr, w more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Dec. 9 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has emerged victorious in the inaugural "We Give Blood Drive" competition, sponsored by the Big Ten Conference and global health care company Abbott. The university accepted the trophy, as well as a $1 million check, during the Discover Big Ten Championship Game on Dec. 7. The money will be used to advance student and community health at the university. "There are many reasons more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Dec. 10 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release on Dec. 9, 2024: Governor Jim Pillen is expressing his appreciation to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for taking the proactive step of monitoring conditions on the Missouri River leading into and through this winter. Confirmation of that action came shortly after the Governor sent a letter to the Corps reminding of potential dangers posed by low water levels on the river. Low flows and ice jam more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Dec. 11 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2024: Against a backdrop of flags and military helicopters, Governor Jim Pillen was joined by state senators today as he signed ceremonial copies of four bills supporting the Nebraska's National Guard (NENG). The ceremony took place at the Army Aviation Support Facility #1, on the National Guard Base in Lincoln. Members of active and retired military, Lieutenant Governor Joe Kelly, NENG Adju more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Dec. 12 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2024: Governor Jim Pillen has joined 25 other Republican governors supporting President Donald Trump's commitment to deporting "dangerous criminals, gang members, and terrorists who are in the country illegally." Their statement commended President Trump and pledged support for the Trump Administration's efforts to protect public safety and national security. "Together, we will continue t more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Dec. 13 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2024: Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Stephen D. Mossman to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Mossman will serve as the representative for District 8 starting Jan. 16, 2025, subject to confirmation by the Nebraska Legislature. Mossman has been an attorney with Mattson Ricketts in Lincoln since 1989, with expertise in natural resources and environmental law, water law  more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Dec. 12 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2024: Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Connie Edmond to the Board of Trustees of the Nebraska State College System. She will start Jan. 2. Her appointment term is six years and is subject to confirmation by the Nebraska Legislature. Edmond is president of E&L Associates in Lincoln. She formerly served as CEO of WRL CPA, also in Lincoln. Edmond was previously on the State C more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Dec. 13 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2024: The Judicial Nominating Commission for the Fifth District of the Nebraska Supreme Court advanced the names of all three applicants to Governor Jim Pillen for his consideration. They are David J. A. Bargen, Adams; Jason M. Bergevin, Columbus; and Lawrence E. Welch Jr., Plattsmouth. The Supreme Court consists of the chief justice and six associate justices. The chief justice represents  more PR

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Dec. 14 (TNSres) -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: New Mexico State University's Cooperative Extension Service, in collaboration with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension, will host an in-person certification course for food manufacturing industry professionals. The course, "Principles of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points for Meat and Poultry Processors" will be a two-day training offered from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 11 more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: By Becky Vogt According to the 2024 Nebraska Rural Poll, most rural Nebraskans see housing as important to the growth of their community; however, most also think their community lacks options for rentals and home purchases. Ninety percent of rural Nebraskans surveyed agree that high-quality, affordable housing is important for community growth. Most also agree that inadequate housing options result  more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Dec. 7 (TNSres) -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: By Victoria Grdina | School of Computing Nebraska educators are preparing tomorrow's teachers for today's technology-driven learning landscape by integrating more computer science curriculum into the courses they're taking now and will teach in the future. With a new $1,999,675 grant from the National Science Foundation, an interdisciplinary team of University of Nebraska-Lincoln faculty, including Le more PR

OMAHA, Nebraska, Dec. 10 -- Baird Holm, a law firm, issued the following news: Baird Holm Partner Jesse Sitz and Associate Emily Tosoni have published two Nebraska resources in conjunction with Thomson Reuters to discuss their expertise on Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts in Nebraska. Practical Law is one of Thomson Reuters' premier products, with subscribers including more than 13,000 in-house corporate law departments and over 150,000 law firms, including over 85% of Am Law 200 firms. In th more PR

OMAHA, Nebraska, Dec. 11 -- Union Pacific issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2024: * * * The change is a win for both railroads and regional businesses * * * Union Pacific Railroad and Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W) today announced plans for G&W's Central Oregon & Pacific Railroad, Inc. (CORP) short line railroad to handle local service from Union Pacific's Eugene Yard in Oregon, enhancing customer service for local businesses and supporting regional economic growth. The change all more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Dec. 13 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: By Deann Gayman, University Communication and Marketing The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is expanding its microcredentialing footprint by offering digital badge courses. Nebraska has long provided non-degree certificate programs, endorsements and industry certifications through online education and is now also offering digital badges for shorter, targeted courses that deliver in-demand training for individ more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Dec. 11 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * A University of Nebraska-Lincoln biochemist has been named a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors, the highest professional distinction accorded solely to academic inventors. * * * By Tiffany Lee, Research and Innovation Edgar Cahoon, George Holmes Professor of biochemistry and director of the university's Center for Plant Science Innovation, is one of 170 new NAI fellows announced Dec. 10. Fel more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Dec. 12 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * A new collaborative project aims to recover the lost stories of Lincoln's Clyde Malone Community Center and the neighborhood it has supported since 1932. * * * By Joan Barnes With $235,196 in grant funding from the Council of Library and Information Resources and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries and the Malone Center will embark on a three-year project to p more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Dec. 12 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: By Kerry McCullough-Vondrak Facing a boom that may double its current population of 2,300, the community of Kimball, Nebraska, has joined forces with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Architecture to explore strategies and visions for growth. During its heyday in the 1950s and 1960s, Kimball's population surged to 3,500 residents to support an oil and gas boom, as well as the presence of a milita more PR