Student Spotlight: Grant Paisley
Say hello to Global Studies major Grant Paisley! Find out his favorite book, movie and why he decided to major in global studies!
Faculty 101 talks poetry, reggae with Dawes
In season four of Faculty 101, a podcast that offers a listen into the pursuits and perspectives of Husker faculty, Kwame Dawes: Ghanian-born, world-renowned poet, Glenna Luschei Editor-in-Chief of the Prairie Schooner literary journal, offers his thoughts on literature’s ability to stir empathy and his efforts to channel literature into critical thinking among his students.
Nebraska to write first internationalization strategy as part of ACE Laboratory
Nebraska expects to have its first-ever, university-wide global engagement strategy created in 2020 as part of the American Council on Education (ACE) Internationalization Laboratory.
Water Fellowship Program Announces Largest Class, Adds New Partners
The largest class in the five-year history of the Water Advanced Research and Innovation Fellowship will begin their research in the coming months. WARI began as a joint initiative between the University of Nebraska and several of India’s top academic institutions to help build capacity to address global water quality challenges. The program will expand this year to include new partner institutions, including Texas Tech University, Purdue University and the University of Idaho.
Student Spotlight: Zachary Ostrander
Say hello to Russian and Global Studies Major Zachary Ostrander. As an army brat, Ostrander enjoyed getting to see the world by living in different places. Learn more about his favorite book, movie and why he decided to major in Global Studies.
Grew looks back on impactful, intercontinental career
The allure of the natural world led Pricilla Grew to every continent except Antarctica over her nearly six-decade career, and eventually to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, where she had an immeasurable impact and garnered numerous awards — most recently induction as a Member National of the international Explorers Club. The allure of the natural world led Pricilla Grew to every continent except Antarctica over her nearly six-decade career, and eventually to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, where she had an immeasurable impact and garnered numerous awards — most recently induction as a Member National of the international Explorers Club.
Talking African Literature with Chigozie Obioma
Chigozie Obioma, associate professor of English, was featured in Fair Observer’s “The Interview” on March 5. He discussed his career, novels and the representation of colonialism in African literature.
Omaha Film Festival to spotlight film talent around the world
One of the largest film events in the Midwest, the 15th Annual Omaha Film Festival took place from March 3-8. The festival featured over 100 films, which judges selected from 1000, submissions from around the world. The festival has featured award-winning films that received a national theatrical release in the past through special screenings.
Husker Passport Giveaway empowers students to ‘broaden their horizons’ and study abroad
Last September, the Education Abroad Office launched an exciting new initiative with the UNL Passport Office to cover up to 100 first-time passport applications from UNL students. As students await their finished passports in March, many look forward to studying abroad and experiencing new cultures.
ISSO Global Peer Assistant program transforms UNL student experience
The International Student and Scholar Office (ISSO) Global Peer Assistant Program helps new international students transition to UNL and build connections on campus. For junior Linh Tran, it also changed the trajectory of her Husker career.