Yield gap study highlights potential for higher crop yields in Africa
Agricultural yields could more than triple in a number of African countries, suggesting that tremendous improvements in food security are possible, according to new findings by the Global Yield Gap and Water Productivity Atlas.
Robotics camps help Nado craft opportunities for African children
Growing up in Senegal, Sidy Ndao dreamed of one day becoming a scientist so that he might make his own world better.
UNL reshapes, expands support for international students
Walking up a Lincoln airport jetway — having traveled nearly 15,000 miles, spending 42 hours in planes and airports, and just five hours late after a missed flight — Raihanah Hassim had a single wish.
Visiting Brazilian scholar to discuss early childhood development
To mark the start of an emerging partnership between the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Brazilian early childhood researchers, the Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families and Schools will host Ricardo Paes de Barros, a leading Brazilian economist, for a 10 a.m. presentation Aug. 11 at the Nebraska Union.
Hawley eyes international data to answer education policy questions
International data analysis, with its steep barrier to entry, remains uncharted territory for many researchers.
Sheldon adds Shonibare sculpture to collection
A billowing sculpture by British-born and Nigerian-raised artist Yinka Shonibare is now showing on UNL's City Campus.
Burnett earns Humboldt Prize
Stephen Burnett has a unique skill set: he is fluent in Hebrew, German and Latin and has research expertise in Hebrew Bible texts.
International Cather Seminar coming to UNL June 8
Willa Cather poses in front of an engraved boulder on the University of Nebraska campus in the early 1890s. Scholars from around the world will be at UNL June 8-12 to attend the 15th International Cather Seminar.
Students earn Gilman scholarships
Twenty UNL students were awarded Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships to study abroad during the 2014-15 academic year.