Xu examines mechanism to speed drug approval process
Liang (Leon) Xu adopted his research track in the supply chain of pharmaceuticals as a doctoral student when his former adviser was diagnosed with cancer. The significance of his research today looms large, as the impending global distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine has grabbed headlines.
Nebraska U’s pandemic-driven ingenuity highlighted in annual research report
A lineup of researchers, staff and physicians who have used their powers for good — many by combatting the novel coronavirus and COVID-19 — fill the cover and the pages of the recently released 2019-2020 Nebraska Research Report.
Nebraska partners with U.S. Embassy in Rwanda
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln has established long-term relationships with several Rwandan universities and the U.S. Embassy in Rwanda. Now, as an inaugural awardee of a $250,000 grant from the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of African Affairs University Partnerships Initiative, Nebraska will expand those relationships with a new program designed to build Rwandan capacity in international partnership management.
Su finds Husker success, community virtually from China
Despite a 14-hour time difference and physically being thousands of miles from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, transfer student Xiangyuan Su has found success while taking classes remotely in China thanks to the dedication of his faculty and classmate connections. A business major from Hangzhou, China, Su was looking forward to transferring to Nebraska to finish his college career and earn a bachelor’s degree as part of the university’s partnership degree program with Zhejiang University City College. Su had already grown accustomed to online learning after ZUCC transitioned online for most of the spring term. However, it wasn’t until last summer that he realized his first semester at Nebraska would be remote as well.
Van Hoosen shares gratitude for new husband, wedding memories
There’s no doubt that 2020 has been a tough year around the globe.
Courtney Van Hoosen, global outreach officer in Nebraska’s Office of Global Strategies, hasn’t been immune to the stress of the past nine months — but a recent life event has left her with a plethora of happy memories to look back on.
New study shows real-time stress reaction to racism
A new study by researchers from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and University of Texas at Austin provides more evidence that the stress of racism contributes to health problems among people of color.
Team IDs differences in gene-related activity between ancient, modern corn
New research led by the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Jinliang Yang has found evidence that a process known for turning genes off and on contributed to the emergence of important traits in modern-day maize.
Le Sueur’s doc, ‘The Art of Dissent’ making waves at film festivals
A documentary film produced by University of Nebraska–Lincoln historian James Le Sueur is gaining accolades at several film festivals, including earning the Best Feature Documentary at the Big Apple Film Festival.
Scholarship program encourages students to learn language, broaden perspectives
In academic year 2019-2020, three students were awarded the Edythe Wiebers International Studies Program Scholarship and used the funds to study languages during their programs abroad in the fall and spring semesters. An additional eleven students were awarded the scholarship for programs abroad in Summer 2020 but were unable to study abroad because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Expanded partnership offers local mentorship for international students
In addition to providing immigration support, the International Student and Scholar Office has worked hard in the last year to expand local partnerships and offer students new opportunities despite the challenges of a global pandemic, including a new mentorship program with Lincoln Rotary Club #14.