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Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., President, University of Nebraska

Listening, Learning and Leading Together: Answering Your Questions About NU’s Future

Jeffrey P. Gold May 9, 2025

In my role as president of the University of Nebraska, I work closely with the chancellors of each campus as well as the Board of Regents, our elected governing body. As a student, you have a representative...

Students protested program cuts in response to a $4.3 million budget deficit in 2023. Photo by Shelby  Berglund / Antelope Staff

Legislature recommends increased funding for University system

Susie Bovaird May 7, 2025

bovairds@lopers.unk.edu The Nebraska Legislature’s Appropriations Committee voted to recommend a 1.25% increase in state funding for the University of Nebraska system. The increase will bring an additional...

Photo by Gabby Roche / Antelope Staff

Alumna leads entrepreneurship programs

Mario Crispin May 7, 2025

crispinm@lopers.unk.edu Sara Bennett left her seven-year service at UNK, but she was always asked how she could be brought back to campus. When an opportunity opened up in 2023, she returned as director...

Paul Twigg shares possible benefits of restructuring colleges. Photo by Gabby Roche / Antelope Staff

UNK looks at preventative plan to save money

Elijah Moser May 2, 2025

mosere@lopers.unk.edu The UNK administration is looking to prevent further budget cuts and bolster the University’s future by restructuring UNK’s colleges. This spring marks the first step in a...

Interim Chancellor Charlie Bicak is still optimistic about UNK. Photo by Jenna Heinz / Antelope Staff

Possible change is in the air as budget cuts loom

Muryn Haight May 2, 2025

haightm2@lopers.unk.edu UNK staff and faculty are remaining cautiously optimistic as the University faces potential budget cuts at both the state and federal levels. Charlie Bicak, interim chancellor...

Sam Schroeder hosts a Q&A about DEI concerns. Photo by Gabby Roche / Antelope Staff

Future of inclusion programs on campus remains uncertain

Marissa Kuehn May 2, 2025

kuehnm@lopers.unk.edu As legislative pressure and shifting federal guidance put diversity, equity and inclusion programs under the microscope, students at the University of Nebraska system are grappling...

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UNK targets growing Hispanic student population

Rachel Ostdiek May 2, 2025

ostdiekr@lopers.unk.edu Over the past decade, UNK has seen a steady and significant increase in Hispanic enrollment – a trend that mirrors national demographic shifts and is reshaping the campus community...

Kim Carlson, biology professor, combines funding with fun. Photo by Jenju Peters / Antelope Staff

Biology professor juggles research with funding uncertainties

Shawna McKimmey May 2, 2025

mckimmeys@lopers.unk.edu For Kim Carlson, research and the funding struggles it brings is nothing new.  Due to federal budget cuts earlier this year and grants being terminated, there is uncertainty...

Students walked to raise awareness about sexual violence. Photo by Susie Bovaird / Antelope Staff.

Lopers gather to ‘Take Back the Night’ in campus walk

Susie Bovaird May 2, 2025

bovairds@lopers.unk.edu Members of Residence Life and Greeks Advocating for Healthy Lifestyles recognized Denim Day with their Take Back the Night Walk last Wednesday. Students gathered at the Cope...

Sayuli Cantreras performs with United in Dance at the Latin Fair. Photo by Gabby Roche / Antelope Staff

Latin Fair : Carnival and culture collide

Ann Daily May 2, 2025

dailya@lopers.unk.edu United in Dance, in partnership with the Hispanic Student Association, hosted a Latin Fair on April 21. Students from different backgrounds came to explore the Latin world through...

Anna Lindstrom explains her research to Alyssa Fehringer. Photo by Jenna Heinz / Antelope Staff

Research day showcases student success

Susie Bovaird Apr 25, 2025

bovairds@lopers.unk.edu UNK held its annual Student Research Day, where undergraduate and graduate students presented their work in front of faculty, fellow students and community members. Over 200...

Neal Schnoor is the president of Northern State University. Photo courtesy of UNK Communications

University system names UNK’s priority Chancellor candidate

UNK Communications Apr 25, 2025

The University of Nebraska system has announced Neal H. Schnoor as the priority candidate for UNK’s next chancellor. Schnoor brings deep familiarity with UNK. He served at UNK from 1997 to 2010 as an...

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