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Acclaimed Journalist Norman Parish to Speak at Peru State College BY KELCIE KEELING | JAN 30, 2023

By Press release submission | Feb 6, 2023

Acclaimed journalist and alumnus Norman Parish III will speak at Peru State College on Thursday, February 16, in celebration of Black History Month. His presentation will begin at 11:00 a.m. in Room 114 of the T.J. Majors building.

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Men's Basketball Hosts Villanova in 2022 BIG EAST Tourney Rematch

By Press release submission | Feb 6, 2023

Red-hot Creighton (14-8, 8-3 BIG EAST) hosts Villanova (10-12, 4-7 BIG EAST) on Saturday, Feb. 4 in a rematch of the 2022 BIG EAST Tournament title game that was played at Madison Square Garden.

Peru State National Alumni Association 13th Annual Chili Feed

By Press release submission | Feb 3, 2023

There was be plenty of activities taking place on Saturday, January 28, in the Al Wheeler Activity Center (AWAC), with the Peru State National Alumni (NAA) Chili Feed being the highlight of the day.

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Huskers Secure Manning’s 300th Career Victory

By Press release submission | Feb 3, 2023

Behind seven wins and three bonus point victories, the Nebraska wrestling team defeated Wisconsin, 24-11, in front of 2,209 fans on Sunday afternoon at the Devaney Center.

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Chancellor search listening sessions begin Feb. 7

By Press release submission | Feb 2, 2023

A series of listening sessions in February will allow for public input on the search for the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s next chancellor.

College of Saint Mary Offers Study Abroad Opportunities

By Press release submission | Feb 2, 2023

Betsy Foltz ’19 M’20 loves to travel and explore what other countries have to offer.

Nebraska pension investment earnings fall 79.3 percent

By Cornhusker State News | Feb 1, 2023

The earnings on investments for Nebraska public pensions dropped from $1.3 million in 2018 to $275,711 in 2019, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

Average Nebraska driver will spend $10.48 more on gas this February

By Cornhusker State News | Feb 1, 2023

The average price of regular gas in Nebraska in February is $3.40 per gallon.

56 people die in Nebraska after taking the COVID-19 vaccine

By Cornhusker State News | Feb 1, 2023

Deaths after taking the COVID-19 vaccine total 8,214 across the US, with 56 deaths being in Nebraska, according to the National Vaccine Information Center.

Congratulations to Mildred Brown

By Press release submission | Feb 1, 2023

Congratulations to Mildred Brown on being inducted into the 2023 Nebraska Business Hall of Fame!

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Nebraska Vr Clears Client Waitlist

By Press release submission | Feb 1, 2023

There is no longer a wait for vocational rehabilitation services in Nebraska for anyone determined eligible.

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.