The University of Nebraska has announced a new podcast series that will share stories of researchers, students and educators across NU’s four campuses who are growing the state’s workforce and quality of life. The “Leading Nebraska” podcast kicks off with an interview with Robin Gandhi, associate professor of cybersecurity at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Gandhi discusses UNO’s leadership in addressing national challenges posed by cybercrime and training the next … [Read more...] about University of Nebraska launches new series of podcasts
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Regent Paul Kenney: With growth opportunities ahead, UNK’s partnership with the state is on full display
By PAUL KENNEY University of Nebraska Regent, District 6 At the University of Nebraska, we often say that the university is a critical partner to the state in ensuring a high quality of life for our citizens, building strong communities and strengthening the workforce and economy. We know we need to not only talk the talk, but walk the walk. I am proud to say that lately our university has gone above and beyond in serving the needs of Nebraska and its people. Here … [Read more...] about Regent Paul Kenney: With growth opportunities ahead, UNK’s partnership with the state is on full display
University of Nebraska working to address urgent STEM workforce needs
“We put a high value on ensuring our programs are relevant and aligned with workforce needs." - Tim Burkink, College of Business and Technology Dean By MELISSA LEE University of Nebraska Communications Nebraska will have more than 34,000 annual openings in high-skill, high-demand, high-wage jobs in the years ahead, according to the state’s Department of Labor. More than two-thirds of those will require higher education. And many of them are in STEM (science, … [Read more...] about University of Nebraska working to address urgent STEM workforce needs
MESSAGE FROM CHANCELLOR: NU collaboration helps students succeed, meet Nebraska’s workforce needs
By DOUG KRISTENSEN UNK Chancellor KEARNEY – There is no greater return on investment to Nebraskans than to assure affordable access to students in quality University of Nebraska programs that are delivering graduates prepared to excel in the state’s workforce – in classrooms, laboratories, offices, fields, factories and studios. This transformational investment is especially important for Nebraska’s low-income and first-generation students, who are succeeding in … [Read more...] about MESSAGE FROM CHANCELLOR: NU collaboration helps students succeed, meet Nebraska’s workforce needs
President Bounds joined by business, education leaders in supporting H3 Careers Scholarship Act
LINCOLN - University of Nebraska President Hank Bounds on Tuesday was joined by some of the state’s most prominent business leaders, including the president of the Chamber of Commerce and CEO of a Fortune 500 company, in testifying for a major investment in student scholarships to retain more top talent and grow Nebraska’s workforce. Bounds, Nebraska Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Bryan Slone, Mutual of Omaha Chairman and CEO James Blackledge, Nelnet Executive … [Read more...] about President Bounds joined by business, education leaders in supporting H3 Careers Scholarship Act