University of Nebraska
Nebraska colleges won't require students to get vaccinated
Apr. 08, 2021 12:01 PM EDT
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska colleges and universities are encouraging students to get vaccinated for the coronavirus, but they won't require the shots before...
Nebraska participating in test of new potential vaccine
Dec. 30, 2020 10:18 AM EST
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The University of Nebraska Medical Center and Nebraska Medicine are participating in national testing of a potential new coronavirus vaccine...
Nebraska virus numbers improving but experts still worried
Dec. 15, 2020 10:42 AM EST
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The number of people hospitalized with the coronavirus in Nebraska has been steadily declining over the past several weeks, but it remains...
Nebraska virus numbers improving but cases remain high
Dec. 08, 2020 10:26 AM EST
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The latest virus numbers in Nebraska show some improvement, but health officials say virus cases remain high and it's not yet clear how...
University of Nebraska plans to expand coronavirus testing
By Grant Schulte Dec. 07, 2020 09:52 AM EST
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The University of Nebraska plans to expand its coronavirus testing as part of an effort to bring more students to campus for in-person...
Top Nebraska pandemic expert 'frightened' about rising cases
By Grant Schulte And Josh Funk Nov. 19, 2020 10:18 AM EST
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A prominent Nebraska infectious disease expert sounded the alarm Thursday about the state's surging coronavirus cases and called for a...
UNL suspends sororities, frats over COVID-19 violations
Sep. 09, 2020 12:28 PM EDT
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has suspended six sorority and fraternity chapters on its campus after photos and videos showed...
2 UNL sororities under quarantine after virus cases reported
Aug. 27, 2020 01:25 PM EDT
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Two sororities at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln are under quarantine after several coronavirus cases were reported at each house during...
Nebraska's public, private colleges gear up for school year
By Grant Schulte Aug. 10, 2020 02:42 PM EDT
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska's public and private colleges are forging ahead with plans to resume in-person classes this month but will take new steps to...
Gov. Ricketts signs budget with flood relief, scholarships
Aug. 06, 2020 06:39 PM EDT
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Gov. Pete Ricketts signed an updated, $9.3 billion state budget Thursday with new money for 2019 flood relief and career scholarships for...
U. of Nebraska president: Campuses will be ready for virus
By Grant Schulte Jul. 21, 2020 04:12 PM EDT
University of Nebraska president proposes $43M cut
Jun. 19, 2020 04:51 PM EDT
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The president of the University of Nebraska on Friday proposed cutting the system's budget by $43 million over the next three years...
Editorial Roundup:
By The Associated Press Jun. 08, 2020 10:00 AM EDT
Omaha World-Herald. June 3, 2020.
Nebraska schools are right to explore creative approaches to their fall instruction
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George Floyd protests spread to smaller, mostly white towns
By Grant Schulte Jun. 07, 2020 02:16 PM EDT
Nebraska officials watching Omaha for strain on hospitals
By Grant Schulte May. 22, 2020 11:03 AM EDT
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska public health officials are watching for signs of strain on Omaha's hospitals because they've received a steady increase in...
Report: 1 in 6 Nebraska businesses fear closing for good
By Grant Schulte May. 19, 2020 05:31 PM EDT
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The coronavirus has hurt a vast majority of Nebraska's businesses and about one in six of them are worried that it will force them to close...
U. of Nebraska plans to hold in-person classes in fall
Apr. 24, 2020 06:27 PM EDT
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The University of Nebraska intends to hold in-person classes on all of its campuses this fall while still accounting for possible...
University of Nebraska closing all campuses in wake of virus
Apr. 08, 2020 11:48 AM EDT
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The University of Nebraska closed all of its campuses Wednesday as the coronavirus outbreak worsens.
NU President Ted...