University Minute: What it means to be a 'research' university

LINCOLN, Neb. — In this week's University Minute, University of Nebraska System President, Dr. Jeff Gold highlights how NU's nearly $700 million in annual research benefits Nebraskans.

April 23, 2025Updated: April 23, 2025

By News Channel Nebraska

Logan View, Scribner-Snyder to end sports cooperative in 2027

Deadline approaching for Norfolk Freedom Point Memorial donations

Norfolk’s Johnson Park illuminated red in honor of fallen firefighters

Faith Health Gala raises money for sleeper sofas

Norfolk to Participate in National 'Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters' Tribute

Humphrey St. Francis launches public phase of $25M campaign for new school, facilities

State

$1M Powerball winning tickets sold in Nebraska

'Irrigation issues' identified at Greenwood Cemetery

University Minute: What it means to be a 'research' university

Logan View, Scribner-Snyder to end sports cooperative in 2027

Deadline approaching for Norfolk Freedom Point Memorial donations

Norfolk’s Johnson Park illuminated red in honor of fallen firefighters

Faith Health Gala raises money for sleeper sofas

Norfolk to Participate in National 'Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters' Tribute

Humphrey St. Francis launches public phase of $25M campaign for new school, facilities

State

$1M Powerball winning tickets sold in Nebraska

'Irrigation issues' identified at Greenwood Cemetery

Funding available for in-home childcare development

Celebrate American Wetlands Month in May

Watchorn awarded lawyers' association scholarship

AWANA recognizes awards winners

Sports

Ferguson signs with Peru State baseball

Lincoln East finishes under-par to win Beatrice Invitational

WNCC softball sweeps Trinidad on Friday

Haarberg Reflects on Time as a Husker, Hungry for NFL Opportunity

APRIL 24 (6:45 PM CT) - Columbus Fury vs Omaha Supernovas (NCN TV)

Five Tri County athletes celebrate college commitments at 2026 Signing Day

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety