UNL News

Husker students dive into lunchtime waste at Lincoln Southwest High School to help measure the success of recycling and composting programs.

The University of Nebraska's premier all-male a cappella group, Bathtub Dogs, helps set the mood for Nebraska Shark Week.

Students describe what to expect at the research fair.

Through an agreement celebrated Nov. 16, ConAgra Foods hopes to foster a culture of innovation related to food science. For example, the collaboration will help further understanding and knowledge related to popcorn and tomato breeding and research. ConAgra Foods will leverage leased space in greenhouses at Nebraska Innovation Campus where it will grow and research tomatoes, such as those used in Hunt's and Ro*Tel brands, alongside university students and faculty. http://newsroom.unl.edu/announce/todayatunl/1839/10273

University of Nebraska officials, government leaders and developers gathered November 16, 2012, to break ground on the first phase of Nebraska Innovation Campus. It was announced that ConAgra will be the first tenant. Read more: http://newsroom.unl.edu/announce/todayatunl/1839/10273

The Nebraska Center for Materials and Nanoscience has been at the forefront of its field since its founding in 1988. Now, UNL scientists and engineers have a state-of-the-art research facility that gives them added momentum to continue making life-changing discoveries in one of the nation's highest-priority research areas. Located at 16th and W streets, the new 32,000-square-foot Voelte-Keegan Nanoscience Research Center provides centralized research facilities for more than 80 physics, chemistry, engineering and other faculty members from the colleges of Arts and Sciences and Engineering. The building conveniently adjoins Jorgensen Hall, UNL's home of the Department of Physics and Astronomy, which opened in 2010, and is across 16th Street from the College of Engineering complex. Read more about the Nebraska Center for Materials and Nanoscience and the Voelte-Keegan Nanoscience Research Center

4-H'ers, science teachers and students across Nebraska and some 85,000 fans in Memorial Stadium participated in a large experiment on Sept. 15 with high-altitude balloons. Astronaut and Nebraska native Clayton Anderson was there to lend a hand. Read more about this experiment.

A UNL archaeological team has uncovered a massive Roman mosaic in southern Turkey – a meticulously crafted, 1,600-square-foot work of decorative handiwork built during the region's imperial zenith.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln granted degrees to more than 2,800 students at commencement exercises May 4 and 5 in separate ceremonies for baccalaureate, graduate and law degrees. This will mark the largest graduating class in UNL history, topping the previous high of 2,663 in May 2011. Transcript of video. List of graduates

The world of a prehistoric snake — a nightmarish giant, measuring longer than a Tyrannosaurus Rex or a modern school bus — is being brought to life in part by University of Nebraska-Lincoln Professor Jason Head. The snake, Titanoboa, and the research team is featured in a 90-minute, Smithsonian Channel special on the discovery, "Titanoboa: Monster Snake". Read more about Jason Head's story: http://newsroom.unl.edu/announce/todayatunl/1139/6828 Learn more about the television special: http://smithsonianchannel.com/monstersnake

On July 1, 2011, The University of Nebraksa-Lincoln joined the prestigious Big Ten Conference, and become a member of the Committee on Institutional Cooperation.

Clarence Thomas, associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, will deliver the commencement address to the graduates of the University of Nebraska College of Law at 3 p.m. May 7 at the Lied Center for Performing Arts. Read the full press release.

Charles Cather, an heir to his aunt Willa Cather, has left an estate gift to the University of Nebraska that includes manuscripts including the beginning of her last novel, letters, medals and inscribed first editions of her work. Charles Cather, Willa's nephew, died March 14 in California, and his personal property relating to Willa Cather was given to the University of Nebraska Foundation. The materials, which were loaned to the foundation from Charles Cather and became a gift upon his death, arrived last December to be catalogued by the university. While the materials have not been formally appraised, the estimated value is $2 million. They will be unveiled at an event at 10 a.m. May 12 at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Van Brunt Visitors Center, 313 N. 13th St. Full press release.

In a news conference, university and state leaders announce development partnership with Nebraska Nova Development LLC and Woodbury Corp. to carry forward the vision of Nebraska Innovation Campus. News release information Nebraska Innovation Campus Woodbury Corp.

Chancellor Harvey Perlman, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences David Manderscheid, and others celebrate the opening of Jorgensen Hall with an official ceremonial ribbon cutting.

Jorgensen Hall is the new home of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Department of Physics and Astronomy. The 125,000-square-foot facility, located at 855 N. 16th St. on UNL's City Campus, is named for alumnus, distinguished educator and former department chair Theodore "Ted" Jorgensen. Among his many accomplishments, Jorgensen was involved in the Manhattan Project, which spurred the idea to create UNL's now-internationally recognized atomic collisions program. Jorgensen Hall, a $37 million state-funded project, features two large lecture auditoriums, four state-of-the-art teaching labs, eight classrooms and office and labs for faculty and graduate students. It also has an expansive atrium that includes antique physics equipment displays, lounge and collaboration areas and steel and glass sculptures created by Philadelphia artist Ray King.

Matthew Boring, a junior music major at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, is a recipient of the Truman Scholarship.Full News Release

UNL announces the receipt of a $2 million, four-year grant from the National Academy of Sciences for bridge research.

Announcement of $9 million from the National Science Foundation to support research in gene expression and regulation.

Dedication ceremony of the Confucius Institute at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln including Chinese music performed by students from Xi'an Jiaotong University.