OMAHA, Nebraska, July 24 (TNSRes) -- Creighton University issued the following news release: According to recent data, nearly 34% of Americans eligible for COVID-19 vaccines have not yet been vaccinated, and in Nebraska, about 38% of eligible residents are not fully vaccinated as the more infectious Delta variant creates surges in cases throughout the nation. According to Dr. Maureen Tierney, assistant dean for Public Health and Clinical Research at Creighton University School of Medicine, the   more

OMAHA, Nebraska, July 28 (TNSRes) -- Creighton University issued the following news release: The thorny issue of sex offenders and their potential for repeating crimes of violence is the subject of a summer study undertaken by Matthew Huss, PhD, professor of psychological science in the College of Arts and Sciences. Huss is assisted by Creighton student researchers Lauren Dominello and Jasmine Guzman, who Huss described as "the real driving forces behind the project" and as fine examples of th  more

HASTINGS, Nebraska, July 28 (TNSOps) -- Hastings College issued the following news release on July 27, 2021: Eight individuals and one team are among the 32nd class to join the Hastings College Athletic Hall of Fame. The Hastings College Athletic Hall of Fame was established in 1989 to honor and preserve the memory of athletes, teams, coaches and those who have contributed meritorious service to Hastings College and its athletic programs. A celebration to honor recipients will be during Homec  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 28 -- The Nebraska Democratic Party issued the following news release: Nebraska Democratic Party Chair Jane Kleeb on Tuesday condemned Rep. Don Bacon and other Republicans for their continued support of former President Donald Trump as lawmakers heard testimony on the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection. "It was both horrifying and heartbreaking to hear Capitol police officers testify about the violent Trump supporters who attempted to overthrow the government," Kleeb said. "Ba  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 30 -- The Nebraska Democratic Party issued the following news release: NDP Chair Jane Kleeb hailed progress made Wednesday in the U.S. Senate to move toward passage of the bipartisan, $1 trillion infrastructure bill, but called out Sens. Ben Sasse and Deb Fischer for not supporting the measure. Sasse and Fischer did not join the 17 GOP lawmakers who voted with Democrats to send the measure toward a final vote. "Sens. Sasse and Fischer could not muster up the strength t  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 29 -- The Nebraska Democratic Party issued the following news release: A top Nebraska Democrat on Wednesday decried a GOP-led effort to launch a petition drive requiring voters to show an ID before casting a ballot. Petition organizers submitted proposed petition language earlier this week to the Nebraska Secretary of State. "This is an attempt by the Republican Party to restrict and block voters from participating in free and fair elections," said Democratic National   more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 31 -- Gov. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: Governor Pete Ricketts announced a new incentive plan for state teammates aimed at helping to fill critical staff positions in the State's 24/7 facilities. "With one of the lowest unemployment rates in the nation and a strong and talented workforce in Nebraska, we want to ensure that we continue to attract and retain talent at the State," said Governor Ricketts. "This incentive plan is one way we a  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 28 -- Gov. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: Governor Ricketts released the 22nd episode of "The Nebraska Way" featuring Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, Professor of Medicine at Stanford University and a research associate at the National Bureau of Economics Research. During the episode, Dr. Bhattacharya discusses the origins of the coronavirus, the national response to the pandemic, and the social and economic costs of lockdowns. Dr. Bhattacharya rese  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 30 -- Gov. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following statement: * * * Governor Pete Ricketts issued a statement following news that the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) had issued a new draft of health education standards. NDE is a state agency that is independently governed by the elected members of the State Board of Education. Governor Ricketts does not appoint the board members or agency staff. "While this new draft of the health education standards scr  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 28 -- Gov. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following statement: * * * Governor Pete Ricketts issued a statement following news that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued new guidance attempting to re-impose mask guidance for vaccinated people. "The CDC's new guidance suggesting that vaccinated people wear masks indoors flies in the face of the public health goals that should guide the agency's decision making. "The CDC announcement only fu  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 24 (TNSPer) -- Southeast Community College issued the following news: Victoria Northrop is the new coordinator for Southeast Community College's Learning Center at York. Northrop earned her bachelor's degree in Education from the University of Nebraska at Kearney, and two master's degrees from Doane University. She taught for 30 years in the public schools in Grand Island, Exeter and Hastings School Districts and is an adjunct at Concordia University. She most recently   more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 29 -- The University of Nebraska Lincoln campus issued the following report by the College of Business Bureau of Business on Nebraska's economic indicators for June 2021. The monthly report was written by Eric Thompson, associate professor of economics and director of the Bureau of Business Research. * * * Summary: The LEI-N rose by 1.17% during June 2021, the ninth consecutive monthly increase. Steady improvement in the leading indicator implies that economic growth w  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 27 (TNSAwa) -- The University of Nebraska Lincoln campus issued the following news release: Since becoming a University of Nebraska-Lincoln faculty member in 1990, School of Natural Resources herpetologist and Professor of Practice Dennis Ferraro has advocated for the conservation of reptiles and amphibians. His impact on conservation education for Husker students and Nebraskans alike has been enormous, said the school's director, John Carroll. This month, Ferraro's eff  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 30 (TNSRes) -- The University of Nebraska Lincoln campus issued the following news release on July 29, 2021: The use of "digital twins," virtual copies of physical objects and operations, is gaining steam across a wide range of industries. Updated constantly with real-time data, these virtual mirrors allow engineers to keep an eye on and predict traffic flow, retailers to optimize supply chains and railway operators to spot wear and tear on tracks. Researchers are even w  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 28 (TNSRes) -- The University of Nebraska Lincoln campus issued the following news release: Nebraska's leading economic indicator rose again in June, according to the most recent report from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The leading indicator rose 1.17%, marking the ninth consecutive monthly increase. "The increase in the indicator confirms that economic growth will be strong in Nebraska through the end of the year," said economist Eric Thompson, director of the   more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 27 (TNSRes) -- The University of Nebraska Lincoln campus issued the following news release: For the past 50 years, manufacturers have considered carbon fiber a dream material: Though individual fibers are thinner than a strand of human hair, they can be twisted together and fused with a matrix material to form a lightweight composite that is stronger than steel, twice as stiff and a good conductor of heat. And, unlike metals, the material doesn't crack over time. It's be  more