State Tipoffs Involving Nebraska Newsletter for Sunday May 09, 2021 ( 11 items ) |
Leu Ranch Boosts Hands-On Skills for Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture Aggies
CURTIS, Nebraska, May 7 (TNSMon) -- The Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture issued the following news release:
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis announced Thursday the university has received a gift of 2,147 acres of ranchland in northeast Hayes County.
David Scholz and his late wife Sande Clark Scholz made the gift valued at nearly $1.5 million through the University of Nebraska Foundation for education and research purposes.
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Neb. Gov. Ricketts Proclaims 'Beef Month' & Highlights Beef Passport Dining Program
LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 6 -- Gov. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release:
This morning, Governor Pete Ricketts proclaimed May as "Beef Month" in Nebraska at Misty's Steakhouse in downtown Lincoln. He was joined by Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) Director Steve Wellman, Nebraska Beef Council Chairman George Cooksley, and Nebraska Cattlemen President William Rhea III. At the ceremony, the Governor encouraged Nebraskans to take part in the 2021 Good Life Good Steaks B
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Neb. Gov. Ricketts Slams 'Vague' 30 X 30 Report From Biden-Harris Administration Agencies
LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 7 -- Gov. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following statement:
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Governor Pete Ricketts issued a statement following the release of a new report by the Biden-Harris Administration on their 30 x 30 plan.
"Nebraskans have rightly been concerned about President Biden's radical climate agenda and his 30 x 30 plan," said Gov. Ricketts. "To date, his plans have been long on lofty goals and short on details, which has fueled speculation and concern. Today's report pr
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Nebraska Democratic Party: Democrats Show Strength in Lincoln City Elections
LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 6 -- The Nebraska Democratic Party issued the following news release:
Democrats made a strong showing in Tuesday's city of Lincoln election, with the party securing a super-majority on the Lincoln City Council and all three Democrats winning their races for the Lincoln Board of Education, according to unofficial final results from the Lancaster County Election Commissioner.
City council members Bennie Shobe and Sandra Washington won re-election to their at-large seats an
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Rice University: Black and White Soldiers' Death Rates in Korean War Were Similar Regardless of Segregation, Study Finds
HOUSTON, Texas, May 7 (TNSJou) -- Rice University issued the following news release:
The landmark Supreme Court case Plessy v. Ferguson upheld the doctrine of "separate but equal," but for many decades after that segregation was enforced in virtually all aspects of life, including the military.
"Segregation, Integration, and Death: Evidence from the Korean War," a new study from Rice University and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL), examines whether segregation or integration led to une
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University of Nebraska Medical Center to Recognize Individuals for Leadership, Service During May 8 Commencement
OMAHA, Nebraska, May 4 -- The University of Nebraska Medical Center issued the following news release on May 3, 2021:
The University of Nebraska Medical Center will honor three individuals and Nebraska's public health directors during its May 8 Omaha commencement ceremony.
UNMC will hold its commencement ceremonies in person, after having held virtual ceremonies in 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2021 ceremonies will be significantly de-densified, with health screening, limited attenda
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University of Nebraska Medical Center/Nebraska Medicine Open a COVID-19 Vaccine Study for Adolescents
OMAHA, Nebraska, May 6 -- The University of Nebraska Medical Center issued the following news release on May 5, 2021:
The University of Nebraska Medical Center and Nebraska Medicine are involved in a national clinical trial to test the safety and effectiveness of an investigational COVID-19 vaccine for adolescents. The medical center plans to enroll up to 50 study participants.
The clinical trial is looking for adolescents who:
* Are 12 to 17 years of age, including those with chronic or lon
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln Part of Team That Will Support Transportation Technology Center
LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 5 (TNSGra) -- The University of Nebraska Lincoln campus issued the following news release:
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is part of a team of surface transportation research organizations led by ENSCO, Inc., that was recently awarded a $571 million contract by the Federal Railroad Administration to provide research, testing, engineering and training services at the Transportation Technology Center.
The team will focus on initiatives that support the Federal Railroad
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln Receives $1.5M Ranchland for Education, Research, Outreach
LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 7 (TNSMon) -- The University of Nebraska Lincoln campus issued the following news release:
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis announced the university has received a gift of 2,147 acres of ranchland in northeast Hayes County. David Scholz and his late wife, Sandra "Sande" Scholz, made the gift valued at nearly $1.5 million through the University of Nebraska Foundation for education and research purposes.
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln: Climate Center Develops Tool to Accompany Release of New Climate Normals
LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 4 (TNSOps) -- The University of Nebraska Lincoln campus issued the following news release:
When a meteorologist says that a chilly day in May was 12 degrees lower than normal, the normal being referenced is typically from the official 30-year U.S. Climate Normals. Updated every decade, the Normals are based on 30-year averages of climate observations recorded at thousands of weather stations across the country.
On May 4, the 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals are being relea
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln: Nebraska Business Students Award $10,000 in Grants to Two Nonprofits
LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 4 (TNSGra) -- The University of Nebraska Lincoln campus issued the following news release:
Students in the Leading People and Projects (MNGT 411) course in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Business earn hands-on experience working in the philanthropy world. Known as Strive to Thrive Lincoln, the course marked its 10th semester during an online ceremony where students awarded $10,000 in grants to two nonprofits.
"When students complete this course, I hope t
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