2008 Woodie Awards
McDonald's signature sandwich meal is a prime example of the diversity of the human food supply. The meal - a Big Mac burger with full garnish, French fries and coffee - contains ingredients originating from at least 10 different countries in eight centers of cultivated plant diversity. (2) comments
On Monday, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Chancellor Harvey Perlman heard reports and recommendations from Information Services and the Association of Students of the University of Nebraska on whether UNL should use Google or Microsoft as its new student e-mail provider. (2) comments
The College Opportunity and Affordability Act, a provision of the renewed Higher Education Act, seeks to increase consumer awareness by requiring higher education institutions to provide information so potential and incoming students and their families understand the estimated cost of attending college. (0) comments
The salaries of college administrators increased for the fourth time in as many years according to a report released by the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources. (1) comment
Private Lincoln-based student loan provider Nelnet has exceeded net income expectations during the 4th quarter of 2007. Nelnet earned a net income of $19 million during the 4th quarter of 2007, compared to a loss of $7.3 million during the 4th quarter of 2006, according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. (1) comment
Twitter allows users to send short "tweets" to fellow "Twitter-ers" via the Web, a text or an instant message. Twitter members who subscribe to a specific user's updates are that person's "followers." (0) comments
Nebraska's cold, unpredictable winters could lower the survival rates of several species of insects. (0) comments
Students with math deficiencies either lack the four years of high school math required to be admitted to the university, or failed UNL's math placement exam three times. (0) comments
Don Costello, a computer science and engineering lecturer at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, recently announced his candidacy for the District 1 seat, which has been held by Charles Wilson since 1990. (0) comments
For the first time, the board included on its meeting agenda that it would discuss resolutions regarding its support for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's quest to acquire State Fair Park, and its opposition to a petition that seeks to end affirmative action in the state. (0) comments
University of Nebraska-Lincoln senior Brian Walsh and business partner Jeremiah Furrow, a junior, independently started their mobile coffee business Kinetic Brew. They built a full service coffee bar that allows them to travel to catering events and work frequently with the Lied Center. (2) comments