Nebraska high school students outscore peer states on ACT in 2025

PxfuelLINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Nebraska high school students earned the highest composite score on the ACT nationally compared with states that test all their students on the exam. All Nebraska public school juniors are required to take the ACT as...

Nebraska Medicine breaks ground on Gretna Landing Health Center

GRETNA, Neb. (KOLN) - Health care providers will trade their white coats for hard hats to break ground on the site of the future Nebraska Medicine Gretna Landing Health Center. Nebraska Medicine is partnering with Noddle Companies on the project,...

“Creates a homie atmosphere”- Dani Busboom Kelly gets real about visiting Harper Murray’s house amid Nebraska Volleyball’s away matches

Nebraska Volleyball's coach Dani Busboom Kelly expressed her excitement at the team's visit to Harper Murray's home in Michigan. Following their victory over Purdue, the Cornhuskers will travel to Michigan for their next two faceoffs. The Huskers...

“He’s a pro at It”: Nebraska coach reveals how Matt Rhule handled Penn State coaching rumors after James Franklin's dismissal

Rumors about Matt Rhule potentially taking the Penn State job have been growing ever since the firing of James Franklin. The third-year Nebraska coach has led the Cornhuskers to a 5-1 record through Week 7, but questions linger over whether he...

Nebraska School CIO Praises Statewide Approach to Cybersecurity

(TNS) — While Kearney Public Schools continued to recover from a cyber attack, a Grand Island Public Schools official said an increased statewide focus will benefit everyone. Kearney Superintendent Jason Mundorf said on Monday afternoon that...

Advanced materials research is first Nebraska-led project to earn prestigious NSF award

A new $2 million grant from the National Science Foundation will help keep the University of Nebraska­—Lincoln at the forefront of advanced materials science. A team led by Evgeny Tsymbal, George Holmes Distinguished Professor of Physics, was one...

Applications now being accepted for Nebraska Elite 11 Veterinary Program

News Applications now being accepted for Nebraska Elite 11 Veterinary Program The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is now accepting scholarship applications designed to help increase the number of rural veterinarians. The Nebraska Elite 11...

UNK’s Kelly Bartling new executive vice president of marketing and communications for Nebraska Chamber of Commerce

Post Views: 1,006 KEARNEY – UNK Vice Chancellor of Enrollment Management and Marketing Kelly Bartling has been named executive vice president for marketing and strategic communications for the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Bartling, a...

Inside the fight to save Nebraska's bees from growing colony collapse

Honey bees across America are facing a crisis that threatens their very existence.Research from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln shows that Nebraska is among the hardest-hit states, losing as many as 70 to 80% of bee colonies in the past...

Nebraska-developed map highlights U.S. water rights systems, informs governance

A new thematic map depicting primary water rights systems across the U.S. has been developed by a collaborative team from the Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute, the National Drought Mitigation Center and the Department of Agricultural...

Pea Ridge woman breaks marathon record in Nebraska

"From Pea Ridge, Arkansas," resounded over the loudspeaker on Sept. 26, nearly 800 miles away from Pea Ridge, as Aubree Hawley crossed the finish line of the Monument Marathon in Nebraska, breaking three hours and the record for women for the...

Nebraska lays off tax collectors amid $130M delinquency

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) — Income and property taxes are vital to the functioning of the government, so improper payment of income tax — or more specifically, nonpayment — impacts every Nebraskan. The Nebraska Association of Public Employees confirmed...

Death Of The Dial Tone: Nebraska’s Dwindling Pay Phones Draw Lots Of Curiosity, Few Calls

Lane Handke called his wife, Cathleen, the other day to tell her he was bringing home the shelves they needed to finish their cabinet. The call cost him 25 cents. Then, the Pierce physician phoned a friend in Omaha just to say hello. This call...

Early childhood research team celebrates 10 years of collaboration

For 10 years, the Nebraska Academy for Early Childhood Research has advanced high-quality early childhood research and collaboration at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Moving forward into the next 10 years and beyond, the academy is focused on...

Grant expands Trauma-Capable Schools program to rural Nebraska

A transformative grant from Women Investing in Nebraska will allow the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Trauma-Capable Schools training program to expand into rural districts, broadening access to trauma-informed education across the state. The...

Farming roots fuel Leise's research, engagement

By blending hands-on farming with data-driven research, Adam Leise is helping Nebraska farmers make smarter decisions — from the soil up. Leise helps his father on their family farm in Hartington, Nebraska, while also working full time at the...

Applications being accepted for Nebraska Elite 11 Veterinarian Program

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is accepting applications for the Nebraska Elite 11 Veterinarian Program, a competitive scholarship designed to increase the number of veterinarians serving livestock producers in rural Nebraska. The Elite 11...

What’s at stake for Nebraska’s university: extraordinary vision or ordinary cuts

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is being pulled in two directions, risking its reputation, public trust and ability to serve Nebraska. The danger is twofold: a budget process built on flawed data and sidelined governance — and a retreat from...

Research and Instruction Services at Criss Library Partners with Faculty and Students to Navigate the Research Process with AI

The core mission of Criss Library’s Research and Instruction Services (RIS) has always been to help students understand how information is created and valued, and to guide them in navigating the evolving information landscape effectively and...

Nebraska physicist awarded $849K grant to study disordered materials for AI

LINCOLN, Neb — A University of Nebraska–Lincoln physicist, Robert Streubel, has received an $849,399 grant from the National Science Foundation’s Faculty Early Career Development Program to explore how disordered, noncrystalline materials could...