LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 21 (TNSEve) -- The University of Nebraska Lincoln campus issued the following news release: Author Leo Killsback will speak about his prize-winning books on the Cheyenne Nation at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 30 at the Center for Great Plains Studies, 1155 Q St. Killsback won the 2021 Stubbendieck Great Plains Distinguished Book Prize for his two-volume set "A Sacred People: Indigenous Governance, Traditional Leadership and the Warriors of the Cheyenne Nation" and "A Sovereign Peop  more

OMAHA, Nebraska, Sept. 21 (TNSPro) -- Creighton University issued the following news release: * * * New Creighton Pre-Professional Scholars Program Guides Students Toward Professional Career Goals Creighton University recently launched its Creighton Pre-Professional Scholars Program (CPPSP), a comprehensive pre-professional advising and guarantee program for students seeking a rewarding career in Dentistry, Law, Medicine, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy and Physical Therapy. With more than 10  more

HASTINGS, Nebraska, Sept. 23 (TNSMon) -- Hastings College issued the following news release: A $1.45 million estate gift will address Hastings College's greatest needs while touching the lives of students now and in the future. The bequest was made by the late Jo Ann Klemmer, a longtime friend and supporter of the College and spouse of the late Dr. Herb Klemmer, a 1933 alumnus and psychiatrist at The Menninger Clinic, formerly in Topeka, Kansas. "Jo Ann knew that Hastings College made a remark  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 25 -- The Nebraska Democratic Party issued the following news release: NDP Chair Jane Kleeb on Friday issued a call to organize after reviewing the map for the 2nd Congressional District, which was specifically drawn to include a plot of land in Sarpy County that Rep. Don Bacon recently purchased to build a house on. "The NDP applauds the senators who are working hard in the special session. While we think the legislative maps are fair and competitive, the congressiona  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 21 -- Gov. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release on Sept. 20, 2021: This morning, Governor Pete Ricketts recognized September as Suicide Prevention Month during a press conference at the State Capitol. He emphasized the need to be vigilant for signs of mental illness, especially given the rising rates of depression/anxiety occasioned by the pandemic. Gov. Ricketts also commended the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) for the a  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 22 -- Gov. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release on Sept. 21, 2021: Governor Pete Ricketts urged Nebraskans to participate in a number of upcoming pro-life activities. Details for 40 Days for Life, the Life Chain, and Walk for Life can be found below. "Nebraska is a pro-life state," said Governor Ricketts. "There are a number of pro-life activities in the coming weeks and months. These are opportunities to pray for an end to abortion and to suppo  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 21 -- Gov. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release on Sept. 20, 2021: Governor Pete Ricketts joined 25 Governors to request a meeting with President Joe Biden on the growing immigration crisis on the southern border. "The negative impacts of an unenforced border policy on the American people can no longer be ignored," wrote the Governors. "Border apprehensions are up almost 500% compared to last year, totaling more than 1.3 million-more people tha  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Sept. 21 (TNSPar) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Purdue University Global Partnering With CHI Health St. Elizabeth on Innovative Learning Model Featuring State-of-the-art Simulation Center The Purdue University Global School of Nursing has partnered with CHI Health St. Elizabeth to create a more efficient and innovative learning model that meets the needs of Purdue Global students, CHI staff and the community. The joint venture will incl  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 23 (TNSOps) -- The University of Nebraska Lincoln campus issued the following news release: Thirty-five students are starting their journey this fall as the latest cohort of Clifton Builders at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The program continues to grow in its sixth year as a part of the Clifton Strengths Institute, enabling its students to learn from, study alongside and network with fellow entrepreneurial-minded individuals. Builders declare a Clifton Builders   more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 22 (TNSRes) -- The University of Nebraska Lincoln campus issued the following news release: On any given weekend in Nebraska, one can visit 100-plus farmers markets and purchase dozens of varieties of locally grown fruits and vegetables. Or stop by one of hundreds of roadside stands or dozens of you-pick operations. Nebraska grows a lot more than cattle and corn. But most of what Nebraska students eat doesn't come from the state. "Research in the last couple years show  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 21 (TNSOps) -- The University of Nebraska Lincoln campus issued the following news release: As a second-grader in Winnipeg, University of Nebraska-Lincoln scholar Sarah Michaels recreated the 1950 Red River flood in plasticine on her teacher's desk. Now, she's back in Canada to again tackle how to understand flooding. Michaels, professor of political science and a faculty fellow with the University of Nebraska Public Policy Center, has been named Fulbright Canada Disti  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 22 (TNSRes) -- The University of Nebraska Lincoln campus issued the following news release: * * * Business expectations, goods-producing industries lead the way * * * Nebraska's leading economic indicator rose in August, according to the most recent report from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The leading indicator is designed to predict economic activity six months into the future. The leading indicator rose 0.79%, reversing a small decline of 0.2% in July. "Th  more