CHADRON, Nebraska, Jan. 23 -- Chadron State College issued the following news release: The Nebraska State College System Board of Trustees had its regular business meeting Jan. 13. At the meeting, the Board approved a new graduate degree program, four minors, and three MBA focus areas for Chadron State College. Beginning in the Fall of 2022 and pending approval from the Coordinating Committee for Postsecondary Education and the Higher Learning Commission, CSC plans to offer a Master of Science  more

CHADRON, Nebraska, Jan. 19 -- Chadron State College issued the following news release: Chadron State College is partnering with Nebraska Methodist College to offer a new program in which students can earn a Bachelor's of Science degree in Health Sciences from Chadron State College and an Associate's of Science degree in Respiratory Care from Nebraska Methodist College. The Nebraska State College System Board of Trustees approved the program in June 2020. Dr. Wendy Waugh, Dean of the School of  more

OMAHA, Nebraska, Jan. 18 -- Creighton University issued the following news release: Creighton University, soon to become the largest Catholic health sciences educator in the United States, has received a transformational $25 million gift from an anonymous foundation to establish the Arrupe Global Scholars and Partnerships Program. Named for the Rev. Pedro Arrupe, SJ, founder of the Jesuit Refugee Service, the program seeks to improve the health and well-being of the international poor and educ  more

OMAHA, Nebraska, Jan. 23 (TNSPer) -- Creighton University issued the following news release: Creighton alumna Sheila Nix, BSBA'83, JD, has accepted a high-ranking position at the United States Department of Education. On Wednesday, Jan. 20, she was sworn in as chief of staff to the Department of Education. Thursday, Nix stepped down from Creighton's Board of Trustees, as her new position precludes her from serving on the boards of any educational institutions. The Executive Committee of the Bo  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, Jan. 23 -- The Kansas Office of Judicial Administration issued the following news release: The 12th Judicial District Nominating Commission has selected Jason Cohorst of Hanover to fill a district magistrate judge vacancy in Washington County. The commission conducted public interviews of nominees by videoconference January 22. Cohorst's new position will be effective on his swearing in. He is a probation officer in Beatrice, Nebraska. The 12th Judicial District is composed o  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Jan. 21 -- The Nebraska Democratic Party issued the following news release: Nebraska Democratic Party Chair Jane Kleeb on Wednesday congratulated President Joe Biden and Vice-President Kamala Harris on their inauguration. "President Biden and Vice-President Harris will now take their rightful place and help put the last four years behind us and build back an America for everyone," Kleeb said. "I am filled with hope for our state and our nation because of the policies they w  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Jan. 22 -- Gov. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following statement: * * * Governor Pete Ricketts issued a statement following executive action by President Joe Biden to cancel the presidential permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline. "Keystone XL is a critical part of putting together an all-of-the-above strategy for North American energy independence," said Gov. Ricketts. "Failure to construct the pipeline would mean more dependence on overseas energy sources as well  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Jan. 23 -- Gov. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: This morning, Governor Pete Ricketts provided an update on the State's progress distributing and administering the coronavirus vaccine. Over 120,000 vaccinations have been administered so far in Nebraska. Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Incident Commander Angie Ling discussed the State's work to vaccinate Nebraskans in Phases 1A and 1B of its COVID-19 Vaccination Plan. The S  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Jan. 22 -- Gov. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: Governor Pete Ricketts and state leaders highlighted a new contract that will govern state teammate compensation for the next two years. "Thank you to all the interested parties for their great work on finding agreement on this latest employment contract," said Governor Ricketts. "This contract reflects the culmination of six years of culture change in State government to become a more performance-  more

NORFOLK, Nebraska, Jan. 19 -- Northeast Community College issued the following news release on Jan. 18: The City of Norfolk and Northeast Community College have been issued a challenge - a challenge to pick up and be the voice of reason in the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King (MLK), Jr. Although people may not consider their roles as citizens, educators and students in the community as significant, Preston Love, Jr, said they would be wrong. Love, founder and director of the Institute for Urba  more

SOUTH SIOUX CITY, Nebraska, Jan. 20 -- Northeast Community College issued the following news release: Northeast Community College in South Sioux City and Great West Casualty Company are partnering to offer graduating seniors a career in the insurance industry and free college tuition. Through the program, qualified applicants will be offered a paid job at Great West Casualty Company. They will learn the trade through hands-on training and begin the process of developing their insurance career.  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Jan. 21 -- The University of Nebraska Lincoln campus issued the following news release: On Feb. 2, the Lied Center for Performing Arts will announce a full lineup of in-person and virtual events for the spring. Tickets go on sale at 11 a.m. Feb. 9. "We are thrilled to offer dozens of exceptional events in a mix of genres this spring," said Bill Stephan, the Lied's executive director. "With safety at the forefront, we're moving forward and fulfilling our mission of educating,  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Jan. 19 -- The University of Nebraska Lincoln campus issued the following news release on Jan. 18: The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Clayton Yeutter Institute of International Trade and Finance is paving the way to provide real-world experience, networking and career exploration for a new generation of international trade professionals. Husker students from four colleges and 13 majors joined the new Yeutter Student Fellows program in a pilot cohort last fall. The cohort w  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Jan. 23 (TNSJou) -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Abusive bosses may retain their positions by taking superficial steps to repair their social images following outbursts, without acting meaningfully to change their behaviors, according to research led by a University of Wyoming business management expert. Shawn McClean, an assistant professor in UW's College of Business, joined colleagues from the University of Iowa, the University of Nebraska-L  more