Nebraska on course to offer every grad a hands-on, real-world experience

“Experiential learning has truly become a strategic focus at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln,” Goodburn said. “We are preparing our students to be world ready, to have the skills they need to excel in their career fields and benefit communities across Nebraska, the nation and world.”

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Ho earns Fulbright to study weather impacts on Finland roadways

Nebraska's Chun-Hsing (Jun) Ho will study how the freeze-thaw cycle impacts Finnish roadways and their work to repair the damage as part of a Fulbright Scholar award.

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Vuran developed love of wireless communications as a child disassembling radios

As a young boy growing up in Ankara, the capital of Turkey, Mehmet Can Vuran would disassemble radios for fun to see what was inside and then put them back together.

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Husker gymnast balances classes, Olympics training

Husker gymnast Csenge Bácskay of Budapest, Hungary, looks forward to competing in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, representing her home country.

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Mom’s advice leads Erickson to study abroad, expand horizons

The College of Business’s Study Abroad Australia program connects students with global business leaders in Sydney, Australia for two weeks of intensive learning.

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Glow Big Red for Global Affairs

The 6th annual Glow Big Red for Global Affairs supports students across the five units of Global Affairs - Global Experiences, International Student and Scholar Services, Global Partnerships & Initiatives, Programs in English as a Second Language and Global Safety and Security. Every gift counts!

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Global Education Center open house is Feb. 8

Global Affairs is hosting an open house for the new Global Education Center located in Louise Pound Hall. The event, which is open to faculty, staff and students, is 4 to 6 p.m. Feb. 8. Remarks begin at 5:15 p.m.

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Rwanda trip provides memories, glimpse into international public health

“This is something that they’ll carry with them forever,” said Marianna Burks, professor of practice in the School of Biological Sciences.

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Doctoral student braves cold to research climate

Jerome Okojokwu-Idu says that his research will help create positive outcomes for both Nigerians and Nebraskans.

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3 Huskers earn invite to serve in Peace Corps

Claire Gillespie and Katie Schmitz both received the Lieding Global Impact Scholarship in summer 2022 to study food security, health and nutrition in Zambia. Both completed Nebraska’s Peace Corps Prep program this fall and have been invited to serve in the Peace Corps after graduation.

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