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Landscape Services powers up with new all-electric ride | Nebraska Today

1 week ago | news.unl.edu

Landscape Services is going greener this spring, rolling out a one-of-a-kind electric vehicle to expand the use of battery-operated equipment on campus.
Heuermann remembered as pioneering Nebraska ag leader, NU supporter

3 weeks ago | news.unl.edu | Geitner Simmons

B. Keith Heuermann, a leader in Nebraska agriculture and major supporter of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, died March 29 at age 99.
Registration open for April 8 pre-retirement seminar

3 weeks ago | news.unl.edu | Michelle Martin

Human Resources will host a 2025 pre-retirement seminar from 1 to 4:15 p.m. April 8 in the Nebraska East Union's Great Plains Room. The event, which is for employees 50 years old and older, will be offered in person and via livestream. Anyone attending must register online. The seminar will include presentations from Nebraska SHIP, Fidelity, Human Resources, Social Security Administration, the NU Foundation and the university’s Emeriti and Retiree Association.
Nebraska U salutes Grandin's contributions to animal science, autism understanding

1 month ago | news.unl.edu | Geitner Simmons

A March 13 packed house in the University of Nebraska–Lincoln's Hardin Hall auditorium celebrated the achievements and humanity of groundbreaking animal scientist Temple Grandin with a screening of the new documentary, “An Open Door.” The film explains how Grandin has transformed the world’s understanding of animal behavior and given hope to autistic young people and their parents.
Initiative offers funds for social, behavioral, educational sciences research

1 month ago | news.unl.edu | Chuck Green

For the past 20 years, the Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families and Schools has remained committed to making positive difference in people’s lives through research in the social, behavioral and educational sciences. As the center looks ahead to the next two decades years, it is offering a new funding opportunity: The CYFS Signature Research Impact program.
Project broadens horizons for preservice teachers, middle school students alike

1 month ago | news.unl.edu | Chuck Green

As student populations grow and change throughout American schools, teachers face new challenges in meeting students’ needs and preparing them for long-term success. For educators, both practicing and in training, experience is key.
Burkey named interim dean of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources | Nebraska Today

1 month ago | news.unl.edu

Tom Burkey, professor of non-ruminant nutrition at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, has been named interim dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. His appointment, pending approval by the University of Nebraska Board of Regents, takes effect June 1.
Khalimonchuk named to prestigious national society

1 month ago | news.unl.edu | Geitner Simmons

Oleh Khalimonchuk, Willa Cather Professor of biochemistry at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, has been named a 2025 fellow of the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology — one of just 24 scientists nationwide to receive the prestigious recognition. Fellows are selected based on exceptional service to the organization, professional accomplishments and contributions to the scientific community.
Pioneering animal scientist Grandin to attend documentary screening

1 month ago | news.unl.edu | Geitner Simmons

Temple Grandin, a world-renowned expert in animal welfare who transformed the academic understanding of animal behavior, will visit the University of Nebraska–Lincoln on March 13 for a screening of “An Open Door,” a new documentary about her legacy, in the Hardin Hall auditorium.
Grand Challenges initiative concludes

1 month ago | news.unl.edu | Ashley Washburn

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln will end its Grand Challenges Catalyst Competition early in consideration of increasing budget uncertainties. Chancellor Rodney Bennett and Jen Nelson, interim vice chancellor for research and innovation, announced the decision in a Feb. 25 email to faculty and staff who have participated in the initiative aimed at developing strategic, goal-based solutions in seven thematic areas.