Nebraska turfgrass tech reaches customers worldwide
Nebraska’s Bill Kreuser has launched a startup company, TurfGrade, to make turfgrass management simpler and more sustainable. Kreuser, assistant professor of agronomy and horticulture, has developed a software application that provides guidance for applying fertilizer and plant growth regulators. The company has nearly 6,000 customers globally — with 1,000 weekly users — spread across six continents and almost all 50 U.S. states.
Barker named inaugural vice chancellor for diversity and inclusion
Marco Barker is the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s inaugural vice chancellor for diversity and inclusion. He will also hold an associate professor of practice appointment in educational administration. He will join the campus on April 1.
The Global Nebraska Experience: Community Beyond the Classroom
After his experience at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Asim Al Dhahri from Oman knows just the advice to give to incoming students: join the community. From his membership in student organizations and the student government, Asim learned the value of getting involved and giving back to the community. And whenever he had a question, Asim found all he had to do was ask; UNL had plenty of online resources and staff members to assist him.
"You'll meet new people, see their attitudes towards life, and experience the mentality of people from different cultural backgrounds [at UNL]." – Asim Al Dhahri
The Global Nebraska Experience: Faculty who Support You
Yoonhee Kim was not familiar with Nebraska when she left her home in South Korea to earn her LL.M. degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Law. However, she was impressed by the fantastic support the faculty offered to her. Thanks to their assistance, Yoonhee was able to graduate and is now preparing for the bar exam next year.
"I have grown a lot while studying at [UNL]. The professors were very kind and they encouraged me in my studies. They spent a lot of time answering my questions in person... I graduated thanks to their assistance." – Yoonhee Kim
The Global Nebraska Experience: Prepared for the Future
Felipe Alves came to Nebraska from Brazil with weak English skills. However, through the Intenstive English Program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, he gained the skills he needed to be successful in courses and post-graduation. After enjoying the comraderie and academic diversity of students at UNL, Felipe graduated and accepted a job in Nebraska.
"It was amazing; professors and students alike were incredibly helpful. Here, students are not separated by discipline... but instead, they can take classes in any field regardless of major. As a result, you end up making friends with people from different backgrounds." – Felipe Alves
The Global Nebraska Experience: Opening New Doors
Marketa Podebradska, originally from Prague, Czech Republic, is a student in the School of Natural Resources with a specialization in climatology. During her undergraduate degree, Marketa attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln while on the Robitschek Scholarship and discovered a new culture and new friends that she fell in love with. After winning the Dean's award for her undergraduate thesis, she completed a summer job and returned to UNL as a graduate student with funding for her degree.
"I would definitely recommend to come study at a university in America, especially at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln." – Marketa Podebradska
The Global Nebraska Experience: Where Your Dream Begins
Zifan (Stefan) Kang is a second-year finance and actuarial science major at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, originally from China. Thanks to the International Welcome Team, Kang had a smooth transition to the U.S. and now works for the team. In his experience at UNL, he's started on the path to making his dreams come true.
“To you, who may come to study, work & live in Lincoln, Nebraska; who have crossed the ocean to be here, to chase your dream and to find new adventures: [@UNLincoln] is where your dream begins.” – Zifan Kang
International Education Week Flag Hunt highlights campus international community
During International Education Week from November 12-16, the International Student & Scholar Office (ISSO) hosted it's first annual Flag Hunt. Five international flags with accompanying student spotlight sheets were hidden around campus to highlight the international community at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Nebraska team discovers 'extraordinary' Roman mosaic in Turkey
A rare, second-century figural floor mosaic has been unearthed in the ancient Roman city of Antiochia ad Cragum on the southern coast of Turkey. The newly discovered mosaic features unusual composition and risqué subject matter. Michael Hoff, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln art history professor who has led excavations at Antiochia ad Cragum since 2005, also reported that the 2018 excavation uncovered a hoard of more than 3,000 coins, dating to the early 17th century.
Fine Arts alumna wins major international printmaking prize
Emma Nishimura (M.F.A. 2013) was awarded the Queen Sonja Print Award on November 8, 2018 at a ceremony at the Royal Academy of Arts in London. The award, created and presented by Her Majest Queen Sonja of Norway, focuses on international graphic art in all its expressions and techniques. With a $50,000 prize and week-long residency in Sweden attached, the award is one of the most prestigious prizes for printmaking.