2020-21 Faculty Fellows for Student Success announced Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Anne Streich, associate professor of practice in agronomy and horticulture, is among twelve chosen by the Executive Vice Chancellor’s Office for third cohort of Faculty Fellows for Student Success.Read full story at Nebraska Today
Bringing Improved Protein Quality to Popcorn Wednesday, August 26, 2020
David Holding, associate professor in agronomy and horticulture, became involved with popcorn breeding in 2013 when ConAgra Foods brought their popcorn breeding program to Nebraska. Holding’s lab focused on breeding independent introgressions resulting from several different QPM lines plus several elite popcorn inbreds. The result was a diverse pallet for hybrid production to take advantage of hybrid vigor.Virtual Nebraska Turfgrass Research Field Day is Aug. 12 Thursday, August 6, 2020
The Nebraska Turfgrass Research Field Day will be virtual this year. Videos will be available for registered participants to view prior to field day and after the event. Live Q&A times with the speakers will be the morning of Aug. 12.Read Virtual Nebraska Turfgrass Research Field Day is Aug. 12
All encouraged to sign Cornhusker Commitment Thursday, August 6, 2020
A key component to a successful fall 2020 semester will be a common dedication to following safety measures, including utilizing facial coverings, good hand hygiene and social distancing.Read full story at Nebraska Today
University to grant about 700 degrees Aug. 15 Thursday, August 6, 2020
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln will confer about 700 degrees during a virtual graduation celebration Aug. 15.Read full story at Nebraska Today
Nebraska tops off classroom prep for return to on-campus instruction Thursday, August 6, 2020
After months of planning and preparation, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln has launched a weeklong effort to prepare more than 480 classrooms for students’ return to campus.Read full story at Nebraska Today
Doctoral students receive awards for high scholastic merit and research potential Friday, July 31, 2020
Seven Department of Agronomy and Horticulture doctoral students are recipients of scholarships and fellowships for their high scholastic merit and research potential.Read Doctoral students receive awards for high scholastic merit and research potential
University finalizes mask delivery plans for fall semester Wednesday, July 29, 2020
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is preparing to deliver some 60,000 cloth masks to its students, instructors, researchers and staff.Read full story at Nebraska Today
Nebraska among world’s best universities for ag, forestry Wednesday, July 29, 2020
For the fourth consecutive year, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln has ranked among the top 50 universities in the world for agriculture and forestry.Read full story at Nebraska Today
Husker team receives $1 million for projects to enhance soil health, productivity Thursday, July 23, 2020
A University of Nebraska–Lincoln researcher’s team has received $1 million in grant funding for two separate projects designed to enhance the productivity and health of environmentally sensitive soils.Read full story at Nebraska Today