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Husker researchers pose in a blue-lit lab. From left are: Kevin Smith, Leland J. and Dorothy H. Olson Professor of political science; Heather Akin, associate professor of agricultural leadership, education and communication; Eileen Hebets, George Holmes Professor of biological sciences; Emma Brase, graduate student in psychology; and Mike Dodd, professor of psychology. Hebets has a tarantula on her right wrist.

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Color portraits of (from left) Danielle Boyer, J.S. Onésimo Sándoval, Shaylyn Romney Garrett, Neil Linscheid and Carol Graham on a color campus background. (Courtesy photos)

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The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has announced policy changes to enhance awarding of academic credit for students who transfer to the institution.

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Kyler Elliott, a nutrition and health sciences major, studies at a desk in Love Library.

7,000-plus Huskers named to Deans’ List for fall 2025

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A close-up of "Old Glory" — a giant sculpture with red steel beams — on a fall day.

400-plus Huskers named to Deans’ Commendation List for fall 2025

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Bristol helps high schoolers pursue STEM as Cultivate ACCESS ambassador

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Brandi Pessman (left), postdoctoral research associate in the School of Biological Sciences, and Eileen Hebets, George Holmes Professor of biological sciences.

Husker discoveries, collaborations, insight made national news in 2025

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Two shoppers exit Adam's Corner Market in downtown Gibbon, Nebraska, on a partly cloudy day.

Gibbon credits Rural Prosperity Nebraska program for grant awards

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Dean of Nebraska Extension Charlie Stoltenow (right) speaks to attendees at the 2026 Water and Integrated Cropping Systems Conference on March 3 at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln East Campus Union.

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University of Nebraska-Lincoln Department of Animal Science Announces 2026 Distinguished Awardees and Block & Bridle Honoree

March 9, 2026

(L-R:) Shaw Clement (Young Alumni of Distinction), Sandy Johnson (Undergraduate of Distinction), Douglas Burrin (Graduate of Distinction), USMARC (Distinguished Service Award), and Mark Goes (2026 Block and Bridle Honoree).