Global Learning Hub increases international experiences for students
The College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln has launched the new CASNR Global Learning Hub.
Nguyen brings passion, perseverance to manager role at Dairy Store
Stop by the Dairy Store for a scoop of ice cream, and you might find Duy Nguyen’s smiling face behind the counter.
Nguyen has managed the store since January 2020. In the past year, he’s found joy in working for his alma mater, helping students learn new skills, and connecting with visitors of all kinds as they pick out the perfect tasty treat.
Researchers find ways to push international research forward, despite COVID-19
The details were in place, and an international team of researchers was ready to launch a multi-year study of Kenya’s socio-ecological systems — specifically how globalization and climate change are impacting the country’s native Daasanach pastoralists.
Then, like dominoes, COVID-19 began spreading across the world, with new countries announcing cases, shutdowns and travel restrictions each day.
Nebraska spotlights action towards Sustainable Development Goals
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is participating in the Sustainable Development Goals Action and Awareness Week 2021, alongside numerous universities across the nation and world, during the week of March 1-5, 2021.
Landscape Architecture professor recognized in Forbes China 30 under 30
Growing up, Yujia Wang saw growth in the blink of an eye. Cityscapes congested with dull buildings suddenly blossomed with color as blooming gardens, manicured parks and cascading fountains emerged. He saw how urban designs transformed lives, so he decided to draw the future of the field. Now, he’s getting recognized for his work.
Wang, professor of practice of the Landscape Architecture Program, was one of 300 individuals who made it into Forbes China 30 Under 30, a competitive list of young people in various fields across the nation.
Campus experiences fuel Niyonshuti’s desire to help others
Damien Niyonshuti, an integrated science major from Kigali, Rwanda hopes to use his leadership and involvement experiences at Nebraska to benefit others. At Nebraska, Niyonshuti has found himself surrounded by ambition and innovation, propelling him to make a difference through his leadership and involvement on campus and setting his sights on future impact in his home country.
Osiri helps students think globally, act locally
Kalu Osiri went from a chemistry lab to global education.
His multicultural upbringing in Benin, West Africa, laid the foundation for his current work as director of the International Business Program in the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s College of Business.
As an associate professor of practice in management, Osiri works with Huskers to cultivate their global mindset, gain leadership and emotional intelligence and work through the ethical questions of international business.
Manda hopes health-based study can make lasting impact in Zambia, beyond
Memory Manda is focusing her Nebraska-based research on Kaposi sarcoma, a skin cancer that is the second-most common cancer in her home country Zambia. The sociology graduate student from Lusaka, Zambia came to Nebraska as a recipient of the National Institutes of Health Fogarty Grant for HIV research training. Her goal is to build upon her research successes here in Nebraska and make a lasting impact in her home country.
Nebraska ranked among best for student Fulbrights
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is again ranked among the nation’s best for total Fulbright awards earned by students.
Education Abroad funds 25 new Global Experiences programs
The Education Abroad Office, in partnership with the Office of Global Strategies, is pleased to announce the funding of 25 new virtual and global-local experiential learning programs available to students for summer and fall 2021 as alternatives to traditional study abroad programs.