New summer classes provide highly affordable global experience
With study abroad travel to be prohibited at least through June 30, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln is offering a series of summer classes at half the regular tuition rate to provide students global experiences without international travel.
Polar explorer Bancroft to close E.N. Thompson series
Ann Bancroft, a polar explorer, climate advocate and philanthropist, will present “No Horizon is So Far” at 7 p.m. March 31 at the Lied Center for Performing Arts.
Associate Vice Chancellor's message on anti-Asian hate
A message from Associate Vice Chancellor for Global Affairs, Josh Davis, and Chairs of the Global Nebraska Coalition on Diversity and Inclusion, on standing in solidarity with our Asian and Asian-American community in response to the rise of anti-Asian violence and discrimination.
Dish it Up series to examine uptick in anti-Asian violence
The Office of Academic Success and Intercultural Services’ “Dish it Up” series will examine anti-Asian violence, including incidents that have occurred in response to the global pandemic.
Husker Dialogues experience helped shape Adhikari’s campus path
A journey launched through Husker Dialogues has helped Nebraska’s Saisha Adhikari develop leadership skills, an increased understanding of inclusivity, and a greater desire to give back.
Global Café to explore horses, folklore and globalization in Morocco
Nebraska’s Gwyneth Talley will discuss the reinvention of cultural heritage in Morocco during the next Global Café at 5 p.m. March 24 via Zoom.
Beef feedlot specialist arrives in Scottsbluff from Argentina
Pablo Loza’s arrival in Scottsbluff in late February to assume his new position as feedlot management and nutrition specialist at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Panhandle Research Feedlot marked the beginning of his career in the Nebraska Panhandle and the end of an epic journey.
International Welcome Team expands to offer seamless experience for new students
Starting the college journey can be intimidating for many, but starting that journey in another country comes with its own set of challenges.
Students who are interested in supporting this transition for new international students arriving to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln are invited to apply for the International Welcome Team by 11:59 p.m. March 17.
Husker-led research team aims for safer storage of nuclear waste
In the decade since the U.S. government shut down funding of its largest high-level nuclear waste disposal site, America’s nuclear power plants have been without a designated facility to store the hottest, most radioactive spent fuels.
With a three-year, $800,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy and looking many millennia into the future, a research team headed by University of Nebraska–Lincoln engineering faculty is developing a new barrier material that would make the deep geologic disposal and storage of spent nuclear fuel a much safer proposition.
Iribagiza sets sights on helping children
Shemsa Ndahiro Iribagiza is an integrated science major from Kigali, Rwanda. Since she was young, Iribagiza’s parents instilled that she is a strong woman. Now she’s dreaming big, advocating for and helping others find their voice.