OMAHA, Nebraska, April 28 (TNSPer) -- The University of Nebraska's Omaha Campus issued the following news release: The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) is welcoming Chase Kratochvil as the university's new Coordinator of Federal Relations. His first day was on Monday, April 25. Kratochvil offers significant experience in government service, coming to UNO after working as the Director of Military & Veteran Affairs for Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer. He also has extensive knowledge of UNO as   more

POTSDAM, New York, April 26 (TNSRes) -- Clarkson University issued the following news: Clarkson University student Monica Bomze '22, in conjunction with Dr. Carl Nelson from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, recently presented research for a new instrument to be used for minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery (MILS). Bomze, who was tasked with the verification of the feasibility of the new instrument, presented her findings at the Design of Medical Devices Conference in Minneapolis, Minnes  more

OMAHA, Nebraska, April 28 (TNSRes) -- Creighton University issued the following news: Creighton University announced Tuesday the Sustainable Creighton Initiative, a comprehensive strategy to care for our planet by reducing the University's carbon footprint. The action plan is the result of an accelerated effort from the University's Climate Change Task Force and Sustainable Governance Committee, responding to a November 2019 urgent request from Creighton President the Rev. Daniel S. Hendrickso  more

HASTINGS, Nebraska, April 27 (TNSPro) -- Hastings College issued the following news release: Hastings College and the University of Nebraska Medical Center have launched a new cooperative program, a Hastings-based Pharmacy Early Assurance Program. High school seniors interested in pharmacy can apply to Hastings College and the Early Assurance Program. Selected students will move through an interview process, and if accepted into the program, be assured a slot in UNMC's College of Pharmacy prov  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 28 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release on April 26, 2022: Governor Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation declaring the 150th anniversary of Arbor Day on April 29. It is estimated that more than 1 million trees were planted in Nebraska City, Neb., on the first Arbor Day in 1872. Every Arbor Day, Iowans pay special attention to the benefits of our trees and dedicate themselves to planting and managing Iowa's trees and forests. Tree  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 29 -- The Nebraska Democratic Party issued the following news release: Nebraska Democratic Party Chair Jane Kleeb and state Sen. Carol Blood, the Democratic gubernatorial candidate, issued the following statements in advance of Friday's Nebraska rally by former President Donald Trump which touted Republican gubernatorial hopeful Charles Herbster as a "special guest." Herbster, who is endorsed by Trump, was recently accused of groping eight women -- including GOP state   more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 26 -- Gov. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: Governor Pete Ricketts announced a new benefit to provide tuition assistance for dependents of Nebraska state government teammates. The Children of State Teammate Tuition Reimbursement Program (Tuition Reimbursement Program) will provide tuition assistance to dependents of state teammates attending any of Nebraska's community colleges. "The State of Nebraska strives to be a preferred employer, and  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 29 -- Gov. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: Governor Pete Ricketts, State Senators, and community leaders celebrated LB 1024e, a bill to support recovery and growth in North Omaha, South Omaha, and other qualifying census tracts. "LB 1024e is landmark legislation to revitalize North and South Omaha," said Gov. Ricketts. "The economic recovery grants will support job training, spur small business growth, and add to affordable housing invento  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 27 (TNSRes) -- The University of Nebraska issued the following commentary by University of Nebraska System President Ted Carter: * * * New research from Gallup and the Lumina Foundation shows that people who aren't enrolled in college view cost as the greatest barrier. It's not that folks don't see the value in higher education, or that they question whether additional credentials would advance their careers. Among those who have never enrolled in college as well as t  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 28 (TNSRes) -- The University of Nebraska Lincoln campus issued the following news release: As Nebraska lawmakers debated the future of Holocaust education in the state this spring, a team from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln developed a multidisciplinary digital humanities research project titled "Nebraska Stories of Humanity: Holocaust Survivors and World War II Veterans." The project features the stories of five Nebraskans who either survived the Holocaust or hel  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 27 (TNSRes) -- The University of Nebraska Lincoln campus issued the following news release: As Nebraska lawmakers debated the future of Holocaust education in the state this spring, a team from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln developed a multidisciplinary digital humanities research project titled "Nebraska Stories of Humanity: Holocaust Survivors and World War II Veterans." The project features the stories of five Nebraskans who either survived the Holocaust or hel  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 29 (TNSRes) -- The University of Nebraska Lincoln campus issued the following news release: More than 5,000 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students, faculty and staff have completed REACH training since Big Red Resilience and Well-Being launched the program in 2018. In the current academic year, interest in the suicide prevention training program has increased significantly -- especially among students. "It's super inspiring seeing these individuals request the trainin  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 27 (TNSJou) -- The University of Nebraska Lincoln campus issued the following news release: Lincoln is home to the largest population of Yazidi refugees in the United States, numbering in the thousands. Among them is Husker Falah Rashoka, who served the United States Army in Iraq. Now, as a doctoral student in nutrition and health promotion at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, he's turned a research lens toward helping his community overcome barriers to health care.   more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 28 (TNSJou) -- The University of Nebraska Lincoln campus issued the following news release: Lincoln is home to the largest population of Yazidi refugees in the United States, numbering in the thousands. Among them is Husker Falah Rashoka, who served the United States Army in Iraq. Now, as a doctoral student in nutrition and health promotion at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, he's turned a research lens toward helping his community overcome barriers to health care.   more

WAYNE, Nebraska, April 30 (TNSEco) -- Wayne State College issued the following news release on April 29, 2022: Wayne State College, in collaboration with DEG Enterprises and DACO Construction, broke ground April 27 for the Norfolk Student Housing development for the Growing Together Career Scholars program in Norfolk, Neb. The housing units will support Wayne State's career scholars, who will live in downtown Norfolk their senior year as they perform two semesters of cooperative education with   more