UNL News Releases

Hillestad Gallery's 'Little Black Dress' exhibit extended through Nov. 11

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:35:00 -0600

The "Power and Pragmatism: Beyond the Little Black Dress" exhibit at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Robert Hillestad Textiles Gallery, originally scheduled to close Nov. 6, has been extended through Nov. 11, according to exhibit curator Barb. . .

UNL recognizes Distinguished Scholars of 2009

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:00:00 -0600

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln will recognize top Nebraska high school seniors for their academic excellence Nov. 5 at the 2009 Distinguished Scholars Recognition Dinner.

These distinguished scholars have demonstrated a high level of abili. . .

School of Music students win at regional singing auditions

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:00:00 -0600

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln School of Music took home the most awards at the 2009 West Central National Association of Teachers of Singing Auditions at Kansas State University the weekend of Oct. 31-Nov. 1.

UNL voice students earned 22 . . .

3 UNL teams in top 10 in regional computer programming contest

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:00:00 -0600

Three teams of University of Nebraska-Lincoln student computer programmers placed in the top 10 in the Oct. 31 North Central North America Regional competition of the IBM-sponsored Association for Computing Machinery International Collegiate Progr. . .

BusinessWeek ranks UNL part-time MBA 4th in nation

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Master of Business Administration program earned a top spot in BusinessWeek magazine's new ranking of part-time MBA

UNL was ranked fourth nationally and first in the Midwest among part-time MBA programs. The mag. . .

International Education Week noted at UNL Nov. 12-19

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:00:00 -0600

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln will celebrate International Education Week with a variety of activities focusing on international education on campus Nov. 12-19.

An initiative of the U.S. departments of State and Education, International E. . .

20th annual Math Day event Nov. 12 at UNL

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:00:00 -0600

As many as 1,400 students from 100 Nebraska high schools will participate Nov. 12 in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's annual Math Day, when the mathematical sciences will be promoted to students who will participate in recreational and competi. . .

Quilting celebrity Marianne Fons to present benefit lecture at quilt museum

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:00:00 -0600

Marianne Fons, well-known to millions of quilters nationwide as co-editor in chief of Fons and Porter's Love of Quilting magazine and co-host of the public television series of the same name, will speak Nov. 14 at the International Quilt Study Cen. . .

Engineering alumni receive facility dedication honors

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:00:00 -0600

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Chancellor Harvey Perlman, David Allen, dean of the UNL College of Engineering, and University of Nebraska Foundation president Clary Castner will honor two NU College of Engineering alumni in dedication ceremonies f. . .

Great Plains Distinguished Book Prize winner to speak Nov. 18

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:00:00 -0600

The story of one of the most powerful native empires in North American History will be the topic of the next Paul A. Olson seminar in Great Plains Studies at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Pekka Hamalainen, associate professor of history . . .

Shaolin Warriors bring physical, mental prowess, kung fu mastery to Lied

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 02:00:00 -0600

Acrobatics, theatrics and martial arts combine for a high-energy showdown of power. Direct from China, the Shaolin Warriors bring the remarkable skill, stunning movement and spectacular imagery of kung fu to the Lied Center for Performing Arts at . . .

University of Nebraska Celebrates 100 Years of Distance Education

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 02:00:00 -0600

At the turn of the last century, students across Nebraska had limited access to a college education. The answer for many came in the form of correspondence courses from the University of Nebraska. Since that time, and with the advent of the Intern. . .

Mueller Planetarium's 'Touching the Universe' starts Nov. 8

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:00:00 -0500

Mueller Planetarium at the University of Nebraska State Museum will begin showing "Touching the Universe," a new fulldome show featuring beautiful photography from three amateur astrophotographers based in the Midwest. It will be presented Saturda. . .

Justin Kredible combines magic, comedy at Nebraska Union Nov. 5

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:00:00 -0500

The University Program Council at University of Nebraska-Lincoln will present Justin Kredible, "Like a magician, but cooler," at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 5 in the Nebraska Union Ballroom, 1400 R St.

This event will be free for UNL students with a valid . . .

Wood presents fall Nebraska Lecture on HIV/AIDS Nov. 10

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:00:00 -0500

HIV/AIDS is a public health crisis in Sub-Saharan Africa. The disease's widespread prevalence -- two-thirds of people living with the disease reside there -- has greatly affected the region's health and economy.

During the fall Nebraska Lectur. . .