Nebraska Education Newswire

This Nebraska town once had 150 residents, shops and a school. Today, one 84-year-old woman serves as mayor and runs it ...

Five miles from the South Dakota border, a dirt road winds through the Nebraska prairie towards a town that has almost vanished. Monowi still has its street signs, a few battered buildings and three lampposts, but there is only one person left to see them …

Nebraska Supreme Court declines legal challenge to ‘Fairness for Girls’ measure

The Nebraska Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge from a Nebraska voter about the measure that would let Nebraska voters decide whether to constitutionally limit sports participation in public K-12 schools and colleges to teams of biologically male, …

Gov. Pillen Hosts USDA Secretary Rollins for Nebraska Cattle Industry Roundtable

NEBRASKA, September 1 - CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495   Gov. Pillen Hosts USDA Secretary Rollins for Nebraska Cattle Industry Roundtable   LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen hosted U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins Monday evening for …

Months-long road closure begins at University of Nebraska Medical Center

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A new construction project on the University of Nebraska Medical Center campus is causing a months-long road closure starting today. Drivers will not be able to go south of 42nd and Farnam. The closure affects both directions of that …

University of Nebraska patent describes SIGMAR1/D4 antagonists

Neurology/psychiatric A team at the University of Nebraska has reported new sigma nonopioid intracellular receptor 1 (SIGMAR1) and/or dopamine D4 receptor (DRD4) antagonists potentially useful for the treatment of neurological disorders and cancer …

4-H youth gain skills while showing livestock at Nebraska State Fair

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KOLN) - 4-H families are camping out in the barns at the Nebraska State Fair, next to livestock that kids have spent months preparing for shows. Along the way, members say they are gaining skills they can carry into the agriculture …

4-H senior shows off dress made out of ribbons at Nebraska State Fair

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KOLN) - A 4-H member from Box Butte County is displaying her ribbons in a creative way at the Nebraska State Fair. Katrina Correll, a senior 4-H member, made a dress out of ribbons she has earned over 14 years in the program. “I make a …

Nebraska’s Rippe, Jones earn top Certified Angus Beef scholarships

September 1st, 2026 | RRN Staff Two Nebraska students are among the top recipients of the 2026 Colvin Scholarship Fund, which awarded $100,000 to 24 students pursuing careers in agriculture and the beef industry. Nathan Rippe of Indianola, a University of …

Concordia University partners with Lincoln Saltdogs for Faith Night

Home Arts & Culture Concordia University partners with Lincoln Saltdogs for Faith Night Jonny Jurchen racing Frozone during the Saltdogs game Photo: Keith Siek By Keith Siek and Kai Olbrich Despite a 9-1 loss for the Lincoln Saltdogs baseball team on …

Wyoming High School Tennis Scoreboard for Aug. 31 – Sept. 5, 2026

The 2026 prep tennis season in the Cowboy State rolls along into Week 4. This week includes a mix of non-conference and league matches. A couple of matches were rescheduled to this week due to earlier weather interruptions. Teams have two weeks left to get …

Scheuler is New Membership Vice President of the Nebraska Chamber

The Nebraska Chamber of Commerce & Industry (nechamber.com) welcomes Mitch Scheuler this month as Vice President of Membership Development. In this role, Scheuler will be responsible for all aspects of NE Chamber membership recruitment and retention, …

NCN fundraiser honors Kent Boughton through Nebraska Game and Parks Hunter Education Fund

Vote: Landmark Fine Homes high school girls athlete of week for Aug. 24-30

Updated Aug. 31, 2026, 8:27 p.m. CT The Oklahoman's fall girls sport athletes of the week poll for Aug. 24-30 presented by Landmark Fine Homes is now live at oklahoman.com. Last week’s winner was Edmond Memorial cross country runner Emerlyn Laubach. …

Dia delivers colorful tribute for Nebraska City's America 250 celebration

Katie Dia grew up with big ideas about art. This summer, she brought one of them home. The senior art major designed and led the creation of “A Commemoration to America 250th: Nebraska City,” a colorful public mural that celebrates the community’s history …

NeCPG Introduces Education Has the Best Odds Campaign for 2026-27 School Year

As gambling behavior becomes more normalized and easily accessible, more Nebraskans are engaging in a variety of gambling activities. This normalization has produced the greatest negative influence on youth, teens and young adults. With this in mind, the …

11 Nebraska arts alumni who helped shape America’s story

For generations, American culture has been shaped by people who found new ways to tell stories, challenge conventions and help others see the world differently. The University of Nebraska has been part of that story since its founding in 1869. Across …

Wildcats hold off rival Nebraska, extending unbeaten run and school record

In front of an electric, season-high crowd of 1,041 fans braving a triple-digit heat index for senior night at Buser Family Park, K-State soccer fought to a scoreless 0-0 draw against rival Nebraska on Sunday night. Before kickoff, the program recognized …

Legislators, education leaders, activists weigh in on $17B Meta settlement

Education leaders and lawmakers are weighing in after a bipartisan coalition of 47 state attorneys general announced a $17 billion settlement with Meta Platforms Inc., over allegations that the company harmed children and teens through its social media …

Regional Sports (8/31): Nebraska's Reilly picks up Big Ten Setter of the Week honor

(KMAland) -- Regional sports news updates are posted throughout the day. Continue to refresh for all of the latest from regional schools listed below. Volleyball Rankings  -Nebraska ranked No. 1, Creighton 10, Kansas 16 in AVCA Top 25: https://www. …

Fazle Chowdhury Releases 'Unmasking T.E. Lawrence,' Examining the Political Legacy of the Arab Revolt

New book examines how the Arab Revolt and postwar settlements shaped the political order that followed Ottoman rule. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- More than a century after the Arab Revolt, T.E. Lawrence ( …

ColoringBook.com Opens National Book Submission Program for Authors and Independent Publishers

Really Big Coloring Books® offers creators an opportunity to have completed books considered for listing, sale, and distribution through national sales channels ST. LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES, September 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The new online program …

No-Cosigner Grad Loan Options for Health, Law and Business Students in Iowa

Loans Help Fill Funding Shortages for Students Studying Full Time at Iowa Colleges and Universities in Eligible Programs WEST DES MOINES, IA, UNITED STATES, September 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Funding an advanced graduate degree became more …

CAHME Announces the Initial Accreditation of Auburn University at Montgomery Master of Healthcare Administration Program

Auburn University at Montgomery’s MHA program earned initial CAHME accreditation for four years, recognizing its commitment to healthcare leadership education. SPRING HOUSE, PA, UNITED STATES, September 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The …

Stimulus Technologies Urges Las Vegas Businesses to Put Their Disaster Recovery Plans to the Test

As Clark County students settle into the school year, Stimulus Technologies says it's time for local businesses to test their disaster recovery plans. LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, September 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Every school year …

CertiProf Expands AI Security Certification Programs Across Global Partner Network

MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, September 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CertiProf today announced the expansion of its specialized Artificial Intelligence Security Certification Programs, designed to help organizations address the critical differences …

ASU Prep expands nationwide with new campuses, partnerships and pathways to college this fall

Amy McGrath, Managing Director of ASU Prep, leads new campuses, new partnerships and new pathways to college TEMPE, AZ, UNITED STATES, September 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ASU Prep is marking the biggest year of growth in its history, with a new …

Tech Defenders Publishes Six-Step ITAD Audit-Readiness Framework for School and Enterprise IT Teams

The framework helps technology teams assemble the records needed to reconstruct an IT asset disposition project before an audit request arrives. GRAND RAPIDS, MI, UNITED STATES, September 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tech Defenders has …

First FASD Awareness Month Since Federal Law's Passage Spotlights Condition More Common Than Autism

This September marks the first FASD Awareness Month since the FASD Respect Act became Federal law, drawing renewed attention to the 1 in 20 Americans with FASD. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This …

New Video Takes Viewers Into Nitro Training Center, Where West Virginia's Next Generation of Carpenters Learn Trade

Virtual tour highlights instruction in concrete forming, flooring, welding, healthcare construction, and mill cabinet work at the union's West Virginia facility NITRO, WV, UNITED STATES, September 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Carpenter …

How Housing Stability Contributes to Economic Opportunity and Community Well-Being

Attorney Gita Sankano WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Throughout my career in affordable housing finance and real estate law, I have seen how closely housing stability is connected to economic opportunity. …

All Episodes of Al-Khwarizmi: Father of Algebra & the Algorithm Are Now Available for Free on YouTube

The AI-animated docudrama tells the story of a ninth-century scholar whose work had a monumental impact on modern mathematics and computer science. DOHA, QATAR, September 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DOHA, Qatar – September 2, 2026 – Starting today, …

Normal Bloodwork Doesn't Rule Out Thyroid Cancer: Thyroid Ultrasound Could Make an Important Difference

An estimated 45,240 Americans will be diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2026, with women accounting for more than 70% of new cases TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, September 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- September is Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month, an important …

The Hip Hop Museum Names Dr. Christopher Michael Jones Director of Education

Renowned scholar, producer, and pastor known as Chris Large joins the Museum to lead its educational vision. NEW YORK , NY, UNITED STATES, September 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Hip Hop Museum today announced the appointment of Dr. …

R3 Stem Cell Named to CIO Bulletin's Best Regenerative Medicine & Stem Cell Training Companies of 2026

R3 Stem Cell today announced its recognition on CIO Bulletin's “Best Regenerative Medicine & Stem Cell Training Companies 2026” list SCOTTSDALE, AZ, UNITED STATES, September 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- R3 Stem Cell, a global leader in …

Herman Law Secures $4.15 Million Verdict for Survivor of Brooklyn School Sexual Abuse

Kings County jury finds the New York City Department of Education fully responsible for a 1969 assault the survivor kept silent for almost six decades NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Herman Law has secured a $4.15 …

Generation 9/11 Scholarships and 25th Remembrance of September 11th Reception

Gala at 3 World Trade Center in NYC highlights next generation of families affected by 9/11-related illnesses ahead of the 25th Remembrance of the attacks NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Wednesday, …

Signature Premier Properties Mid-Year Report: Limited Inventory Continues to Drive Long Island Home Prices Higher

Nassau median home price rises 5.5 percent to $850,000; Suffolk reaches $710,000 as tight inventory keeps sellers in a strong position NORTHPORT, NY, UNITED STATES, September 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Long Island home prices continued to …

This Is My Family Celebrates the Many Beautiful Ways a Family Can Be Formed

Julie Grabowski McGowan offers children and families an inclusive message about belonging, acceptance, and the love that connects every family. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, September 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Julie Grabowski McGowan celebrates …

Rise Offers a Purpose Driven Framework for Turning Discouragement Into a Comeback

Kelvin B. Henry draws on leadership, ministry, and personal adversity to help readers confront discouragement, rebuild strength, and move with purpose. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, September 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kelvin B. Henry addresses …