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Week ending January 14 could be deadliest for people age 85 and older in Nebraska

By Cornhusker State News | Jan 31, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 147 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending January 14.

End of life: Nebraska deaths during week ending Jan. 14 did not exceed death expectancy

By Cornhusker State News | Jan 31, 2023

Nebraska's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending Jan. 14, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Australia fellowship honors Sundberg’s work on history of natural disasters

By Press release submission | Jan 31, 2023

Adam Sundberg, PhD, doesn’t let the world’s woes disrupt a cheery disposition, even as various man-made and natural disasters constitute much of his teaching and research.

New vaccine platform could ease development, delivery of virus-fighters

By Press release submission | Jan 31, 2023

To many, EV stands for “electric vehicle.” To researchers at Harvard University and the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, it’s shorthand for another vehicle — this one nanoscopic — that might help streamline the development and delivery of vaccines worldwide.

Nebraska: 102 people in 75-84 age group are estimated to have died during week ending January 14

By Cornhusker State News | Jan 30, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 102 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending January 14.

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College of Saint Mary Names 2023 Heart of the Walking Woman Finalists

By Press release submission | Jan 30, 2023

In a long-standing tradition, College of Saint Mary (CSM) has recognized students who exemplify character, service and leadership on campus through its annual Heart of the Walking Woman.

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Sandoz’s travels featured in semester-long exhibit

By Press release submission | Jan 30, 2023

Travels with Mari is an exhibit in the Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center from Jan. 9 through May 12. It features photographs from Sandoz’s trips across the U.S. from the 1940s to 1960s.

Upper threshold of death expectancy exceeds death count in Nebraska during week Jan. 14

By Cornhusker State News | Jan 29, 2023

Nebraska's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending Jan. 14, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

How many 65-74-year-olds died in Nebraska during week ending January 14?

By Cornhusker State News | Jan 29, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 70 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending January 14.

49 people in 45-64 age group in Nebraska are estimated to have died during week ending January 14

By Cornhusker State News | Jan 28, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 49 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending January 14.

Jan. 23: Congressional Record publishes “Welcoming John Peter Ricketts (Executive Calendar)” in the Senate section

By Cornhusker State News | Jan 27, 2023

“Welcoming John Peter Ricketts (Executive Calendar)“ was published in the Senate section on page S43 on Jan. 23

Jan. 23: Congressional Record publishes “CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT” in the Senate section

By Cornhusker State News | Jan 27, 2023

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT” on Jan. 23.

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Huskers in Top Five at Northeast Classic

By Press release submission | Jan 27, 2023

The Nebraska bowling team went 5-0 on day one in New Jersey and currently sit in fifth place at the 2022 Northeast Classic with a total pinfall of 5,031.

Cut Taxes, Invest in Our Kids

By Press release submission | Jan 27, 2023

Our current tax system fails Nebraskans and needs reform now. For too long, our tax code has not been competitive.

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Peru State Men’s Basketball Hits Triple Digits for Third Time this Season

By Press release submission | Jan 26, 2023

The Peru State men's basketball team defeated Mount Mercy 101-70 on Thursday night.

January Is National Birth Defects Prevention Month

By Press release submission | Jan 26, 2023

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recognizes January as National Birth Defects Awareness Month.

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11 African American Artists to Showcase Work at College of Saint Mary

By Press release submission | Jan 25, 2023

Eleven local and regional African American artists will showcase their work in an exhibit called “This is Us!” at College of Saint Mary’s Hillmer Art Gallery.

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Omaha Special Education Teacher Surprised With $25,000 Milken Educator Award

By Press release submission | Jan 25, 2023

Lisa Moody, a special education teacher at Jefferson Elementary, received the surprise of a lifetime when she was presented with a national Milken Educator Award this at a schoolwide assembly of cheering students, colleagues, local and state dignitaries, and the media.

Mavericks Nearly Take Down First Place SDSU

By Press release submission | Jan 24, 2023

Playing their first home game in nearly two weeks, the Mavericks nearly came out on top against first place South Dakota State, but could not quite close the gap as they fell 61-68 Thursday night in Baxter Arena.

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Pre-session offering ‘lightens the load’ for Holst