The Faculty Senates across the University of Nebraska campuses are united in our grief and condemnation of the ongoing and persistent acts of violence and racism perpetrated against members of our Black communities, such as those leading to the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, Sean Reed, James Scurlock, Ahmaud Arbery and countless others. We stand in solidarity with our students, staff, faculty and communities of color in the pursuit of justice and racial … [Read more...] about NU Faculty Senates take united stance against racism, inequity
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Board of Regents approves 2020-21 university operating budget
By MELISSA LEE University of Nebraska Communications LINCOLN – The University of Nebraska Board of Regents on Friday unanimously approved the NU system’s 2020-21 operating budget, part of a multi-year plan to address fiscal challenges presented by COVID-19 while also laying the groundwork for future growth and success across the campuses. “This budget plan puts our students and the people of Nebraska first,” President Ted Carter said in reviewing the proposed budget … [Read more...] about Board of Regents approves 2020-21 university operating budget
UNK graduate using 3D-printing business to produce face masks, shields
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications HASTINGS – When Rakesh Srivastava sees an opportunity to help others, he’s going to take action. The University of Nebraska at Kearney graduate has proven that time and again throughout his career, so it’s no surprise that he’s stepping up to support the state during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. “Right now our community needs protection from this virus and the pandemic we’re in. So why not change direction and make something … [Read more...] about UNK graduate using 3D-printing business to produce face masks, shields
Lawmakers, Lopers share university’s impact at annual ‘I Love NU Day’
RELATED STORY: WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT UNK? By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications LINCOLN – The large crowd filled one side of the balcony overlooking the legislative chamber. Some wore blue, others red or black, but they were all gathered at the state Capitol in Lincoln for the same reason – to show their support for the University of Nebraska. Students, staff, faculty and alumni from across the state came together Tuesday for the third annual “I Love NU Advocacy … [Read more...] about Lawmakers, Lopers share university’s impact at annual ‘I Love NU Day’
UNK’s JCM Symposium focuses on future of rural health care
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney’s JCM Symposium on the Morality of Capitalism is scheduled for March 2-3 in the Nebraskan Student Union Ponderosa Room on campus. This year’s theme is “Schumpeter’s Creative Destruction: How Market Forces and Technology Will Reshape Rural Health Care.” Providing high-quality, affordable health care for 60 million Americans living in rural areas presents a set of formidable challenges. Relative to urbanites, rural … [Read more...] about UNK’s JCM Symposium focuses on future of rural health care
