OMAHA, Nebraska, April 22 -- Creighton University issued the following news: * * * 98% outcomes rate for the Class of 2024 Carrying on the tradition of Creighton students before them, the Class of 2024 pushed themselves to grow and make a difference, striving to be people for and with others wherever life took them. Their time as undergrads shaped them into well-rounded, highly skilled individuals--ready to take on whatever comes next. The Class of 2024 is off to a strong start, according to  more

OMAHA, Nebraska, April 22 -- Creighton University issued the following news: * * * Healing People and Earth: Anesthesiology Innovates for a Healthier Future This Earth Month, we celebrate the Creighton University community's commitment to building a healthier, more sustainable planet. As we continue to uncover new ways to reduce our environmental impact, it becomes increasingly clear: sustainable options are everywhere--you just have to look for them. Mark Reisbig, MD, PhD, chair of the Depa  more

OMAHA, Nebraska, April 23 -- Creighton University issued the following news: * * * Creighton's path to sustainability: Where hope meets innovation With its Sustainable Creighton Initiative, the University seeks to meet "the needs and aspirations of the present, without compromising the ability of future generations to do the same" (1987 UN "Our Common Future" report) while also remaining true to our Catholic, Jesuit mission in giving the Creighton family reasons to be optimistic about the fut  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 23 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Pillen Speaks to Passage of Pro-Ag Bills Through Second Round Debate CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 LINCOLN, NE - Today, the Nebraska Legislature voted two pro-agriculture bills through the second round of debate. Both were introduced at the request of Governor Jim Pillen. LB317 would merge the Department of Natural Resources with the Department of Environment and Energy, f  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 22 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Pillen Speaks to Passage of Pro-Ag Bills Through Second Round Debate CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 LINCOLN, NE - Today, the Nebraska Legislature voted two pro-agriculture bills through the second round of debate. Both were introduced at the request of Governor Jim Pillen. LB317 would merge the Department of Natural Resources with the Department of Environment and Energy, f  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 20 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Pillen Accepting Applications for State Fire Marshal CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 LINCOLN, NE - Governor Jim Pillen is accepting applications to fill the position of State Fire Marshal. The vacancy is due to the resignation of Scott Cordes on March 7. Applications can be submitted through the Governor's Boards and Commissions portal at https://governor.nebraska.gov/bo  more

OMAHA, Nebraska, April 24 -- Union Pacific issued the following news release: * * * Union Pacific Railroad Announces Ratified Agreement with National Conference of Firemen & Oilers Union Pacific is pleased to announce members of the National Conference of Firemen and Oilers (NCFO) ratified a five-year agreement with Union Pacific Railroad. "I want to thank the NCFO's leadership and members for all their hard work during negotiations and for approving this agreement," said Union Pacific CEO J  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 22 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Caldwell named National Veterans Leadership Foundation fellow By Kristina Jackson Emily Caldwell, a senior psychology major at the University Nebraska-Lincoln and U.S. Air Force veteran, is one of 25 military-connected students nationwide who has been named a fellow of the National Veterans Leadership Foundation. "I was stunned," Caldwell said. "I have put in a lot of hard work, so I'm grateful I get   more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 22 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * College of Law commencement ceremony is May 3 Robert C. Denicola, professor emeritus, will deliver keynote address The University of Nebraska College of Law will award more than 140 degrees during a May 3 commencement ceremony. The Lied Center for Performing Arts, 301 N. 12th St., will host the ceremony at 2 p.m. Doors open to the public at 1 p.m. The ceremony is expected to last one-and-a-half to two  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 23 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * College of Law commencement ceremony is May 3 Robert C. Denicola, professor emeritus, will deliver keynote address The University of Nebraska College of Law will award more than 140 degrees during a May 3 commencement ceremony. The Lied Center for Performing Arts, 301 N. 12th St., will host the ceremony at 2 p.m. Doors open to the public at 1 p.m. The ceremony is expected to last one-and-a-half to two  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 25 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Husker debate takes second in national tourney By Aaron Duncan The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Speech and Debate Team ended another successful year with both speech and debate as national runners up. The Debate Team placed second in Lincoln Douglas Debate at the National Forensic Association's National Tournament held at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, April 17-21. More than 100 stude  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 23 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Khorchani helping solve equation for better farming By Ronica Stromberg For Makki Khorchani, figuring out the best way to manage agricultural land is similar to working a math equation. He uses historical data and models to identify management practices most likely to best benefit all. "It's like an equation," the ecosystem modeler said. "You are always trying to change those parameters of the equatio  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 23 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Raikes School team gives AI a fashion-forward makeover Student-led Design Studio project aims to transform online shopping for Buckle By Leslie Reed Four talented students from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science and Management are helping a national fashion retailer based in Kearney advance toward offering its guests a tailor-made online fashion stylist e  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 25 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Raikes team gives AI a fashion-forward makeover Student-led Design Studio project aims to transform online shopping for Buckle By Leslie Reed Four talented students from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science and Management are helping a national fashion retailer based in Kearney advance toward offering its guests a tailor-made online fashion stylist experien  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 24 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Yang previews chemical recycling innovation for textiles Method successful at removing dyes, separating fabric blends By Deann Gayman It is becoming harder and harder to ignore the environmental costs of textiles, and demand is still growing by leaps and bounds each year. Textile recycling has vexed researchers and the industry, but it is a problem that must be solved, said University of Nebraska-Li  more