Husker undergrad seizes opportunity to study abroad
Nebraska’s Jennifer Au is one of the first Husker students to study abroad after a year-plus of pandemic-related travel restrictions and cancellations. On July 1, the secondary math education major packed her bags and headed to Seoul, South Korea, to complete a beginner-level Korean language course while also exploring the historic city.
New Global Experiences programs offer creative alternatives to study abroad
What better way to learn about conflict resolution than first-hand from one of the architects of Ireland’s Good Friday Agreement, former prime minister Bertie Ahern? Or to connect with Yazidi culture by growing a garden with the local community?
In the new summer course “Negotiating Peace: From Conflict to Coexistence” from the Global Studies program, 14 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students are exploring conflict resolution case studies from two countries in different stages of the process: Ireland and Syria.
Quilt museum marking 50th anniversary of influential exhibition
The International Quilt Museum is celebrating the 50th anniversary of a seminal exhibition, “Abstract Design in American Quilts,” with four connected exhibits, including a reinstallation of the original.
Quilt museum marking 50th anniversary of influential exhibition
The International Quilt Museum is celebrating the 50th anniversary of a seminal exhibition, “Abstract Design in American Quilts,” with four connected exhibits, including a reinstallation of the original.
Kiewit Hall ceremony kicks off $97M engineering expansion
More than 100 Huskers — including donors, current students and campus leaders — attended a June 28 groundbreaking for the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s privately-funded, $97 million Kiewit Hall. The project, which includes a $25 million gift from Omaha’s Kiewit Corporation, is part of a multi-phased, $170 million expansion of College of Engineering facilities.
Nebraska Extension’s Barrera helps immigrant business owners
“Follow your passion,” says Sandra Barrera, associate extension educator with Nebraska Extension. She tells this to every new business owner she helps. And she means it because every day she follows hers.
New Global Experiences courses offer creative alternatives to study abroad
What better way to learn about conflict resolution than first-hand from one of the architects of Ireland's Good Friday Agreement, former prime minister Berti Ahern? Or to connect with Yazidi culture by growing a garden with the local community? In the new summer course "Negotiating Peace: From Conflict to Coexistence" from the Global Studies program, 14 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students are exploring conflict resolution case studies from two countries in different stages of the process: Ireland and Syria. The courses are part of the new Global Experiences programs, which offer virtual and global-local experiential learning as alternatives to traditional study abroad programs.
Husker researchers propel NU to top 100 patents finish
For the fourth consecutive year, the University of Nebraska system is ranked among the top 100 academic institutions worldwide in earning U.S. patents.
Nebraska to host virtual leadership institute for Mandela Washington Fellowship
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln has, for the fourth year, been selected as an Institute Partner for the 2021 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders. Beginning June 21, Nebraska will virtually engage 25 of Africa’s bright, emerging Civic Engagement leaders for a six-week Leadership Institute, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State.
Nebraska’s Foster shares personal Juneteenth reflection
Nebraska Today writer Annie Albin asked Charlie Foster, assistant vice chancellor for inclusive student excellence, for a personal reflection on Juneteenth, and what it’s meant to her family.