LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 11 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Center for Entrepreneurship programs help Husker grow company By Matthew Strasburger, University Communication and Marketing Andreas Katsaounis started Alpha Omega Pickleball while he was still in high school. Bringing his business to Nebraska has offered more resources and new opportunities to grow his business -- and his business acumen. When Katsaounis started playing pickleball in high school, the  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 11 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Fernando harnesses Husker spirit in student recruitment efforts Alex Fernando's Husker spirit is on full display no matter where he is. As assistant director of recruitment for UNL's College of Journalism and Mass Communications, he doesn't shy away from telling students and families all of the good things happening at Nebraska. His passion also carries over to his home life, inspiring family and friends  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 7 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Huskers use AI, create prototypes in Innovation Challenge judged by kids By Sheri Irwin Gish In a surprise twist, elementary school students decided the winners of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's eighth annual Innovation Challenge, hosted by the Center for Entrepreneurship. Teams of students from six colleges across campus used entrepreneurial techniques and artificial intelligence tools to design p  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 9 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Libraries pilot expands access to no-cost course materials, saving Huskers millions By Joanie Barnes, University Libraries A pilot program led by the University Libraries is expanding access to no-cost or lower-cost course materials for thousands of Nebraska students -- building on a program that has already saved more than $3 million since its launch. The Libraries Course Materials program allows stu  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 11 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Nebraska's EQUATE research connects to 2025 Nobel Prizes Cutting-edge research happening right here in Nebraska is closely tied to two of this year's Nobel Prizes in science. By Carole Allen, EPSCoR Nebraska The EQUATE collaboration (Emergent Quantum Materials and Technologies) includes physicists, chemists and engineers from across the University of Nebraska system and Creighton University. Funded by   more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 9 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * University's six-year graduation rate reaches all-time high By Julie Kundhi, Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor This fall, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's six-year graduation rate hit an all-time historical high of 67%, an increase of 3% over last year. The University of Nebraska system six-year graduation rate also reached a historical high of 71.1%, reflecting UNL students who transferred   more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 9 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * New partnership to help students connect with SNAP benefits By Troy Fedderson, University Communication and Marketing Skipping meals and surviving on instant noodles was once seen as a normal part of the college experience. Today, it can point to a more troubling trend of increased food insecurity on campus. At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, a partnership between Student Advocacy and Support, Husk  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 7 (TNSjou) -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Political, religious beliefs limit education's impact on death penalty support By Deann Gayman, University Communication and Marketing Previous research has shown that higher education dampens support for capital punishment, but University of Nebraska scholars have discovered those collegiate effects are lessened among conservatives. A pair of new analyses by Philip Schwadel and Amy Anderson s  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 10 (TNSjou) -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * Research examines the good, bad and ugly of true crime media True crime is a lucrative genre, topping ratings and spawning online communities. Despite its popularity - and its ability to highlight cases that need attention - the production of true crime has a dark side, often adding to the trauma experienced by victims' loved ones. By Deann Gayman, University Communication and Marketing Univer  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 11 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: * * * UNLPD's Backer sees blood donations as extension of service By Sean Hagewood, University Communication and Marketing For Capt. John Backer of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Police Department, regularly donating blood aligns with everything he is about. "I do this job to be of service to others, and donating blood is another way that I can be of service and give back," he said. A native of Bridgepo  more