Nebraska Today

🦖 From fossil fragment to new dinosaur discovery — Ashley Poust of the University of Nebraska State Museum helped uncover insights into the newly recognized dinosaur Jian changmaensis.
Poust has been on the frontlines of international discoveries, including the determination that Nanotyrannus is a distinct species. Read more about his story ➡️ https://go.unl.edu/q3se

“Many of us in this industry pursue food service and hospitality because of not only our love for food but our love to serve people — creating experiences, serving beautiful, wonderful food and the ability to give that to others."
Drake Wiggins relishes his job and his colleagues with University Dining's catering team. He also loves food, and is following a dream to farm his own quality ingredients. ➡️ https://go.unl.edu/70m5

Congratulations to all 6,200-plus Huskers who made the Deans' List! 🎉
See the full list: https://go.unl.edu/y08n

After a two-year hiatus, the Rural Fellows program has relaunched. Eight students are living and working alongside residents in Curtis, Hastings, York and Knox County, contributing to local projects while gaining hands-on experience. The seven-week internships run through July 17. See the list of students and host organizations: https://go.unl.edu/eo8r

🌳 Stronger trees = stronger communities 🌳
Many Nebraska streets were once lined with a single tree species. But pests like the emerald ash borer are wiping them out, leaving entire blocks without the shade and beauty people relied on.
University of Nebraska–Lincoln experts are helping communities rethink their approach by promoting tree diversity, better planning and long-term care. Learn more: https://go.unl.edu/8zsi

129 Husker undergraduates are diving into summer research at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
Through the UCARE Program, these students received stipends to work alongside faculty on projects spanning disciplines from engineering to the arts. Congratulations!
See the full list here: https://go.unl.edu/vc2r

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is kicking off New Student Enrollment, welcoming the newest Huskers and their families to campus. NSE student orientation leaders show these incoming students the ropes and help them:
👉 Meet fellow students and start forming friendships.
👉 Connect with faculty and staff who are dedicated to their success.
👉 Explore opportunities for involvement, leadership and growth.
Learn more here: https://nse.unl.edu/

For many Americans, “founder” evokes wealthy men in powdered wigs drafting the Declaration of Independence. But Max Perry Mueller, a University of Nebraska–Lincoln scholar, sees founders across the whole span of American history.
The historian and author of "Wakara's America" recently shared his thoughts about the nation's 250th birthday with the Lincoln Journal Star: https://go.unl.edu/7rza

A University of Nebraska–Lincoln research effort aims to strengthen defenses against future flu pandemics by advancing a vaccine designed to provide strong, durable immunity against multiple high-risk avian strains.
Husker virologist Eric Weaver's universal vaccine strategy targets
✅ mutating surface proteins
✅ more stable viral components
A five-year, $4M grant from the National Institutes of Health is helping Weaver and his team develop this vaccine against viruses with pandemic potential. Learn more: https://go.unl.edu/kz0n

Congratulations to our student journalists! A student investigative reporting project examining overcrowding, understaffing and other multilayered issues confronting Nebraska’s prison system took home the College Journalism Award at the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Book and Journalism Awards on May 20. Well done, Huskers! Full details available here: https://go.unl.edu/fjo3