Bingham’s global work promotes food security, health protections
Can a girl living in a rural village grow up to use science to promote global progress in health, economics and agriculture? Georgina Bingham's life story shows that the answer is yes. Bingham, a research associate professor with the University of Nebraska–Lincoln's Department of Entomology, grew up in a rural English village of only 90 people. But she developed a global sensibility at a young age, encouraged by her desire to travel and by the example of her father, a horticulturalist who traveled extensively to share ideas with other farmers.
Photo of the week: Huskers Abroad in Namibia
Huskers on a study abroad experience in Namibia gather round to study a shade-seeking, web-footed palmetto gecko. The trip, which is led by Larkin Powell, professor of natural resources and interim associate director of the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, and his wife, Kelly Powell, focuses on wildlife conservation in the southern Africa nation. University of Nebraska–Lincoln students have been learning about conservation in Namibia since the trip was launched in 2005 by Mark Pegg. The 2022 trip marks the sixth time Larkin Powell has led or co-led the study abroad experience.
Pilkington earns Fulbright award
Adrian Pilkington, a senior software engineering and French major at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, has earned a Fulbright award to teach English in France. Pilkington is a Lincoln native and University Honors Program member who will graduate May 14. With this creative, interdisciplinary mindset, he began to recognize the similarities between teaching fledgling programmers and language learners and realized that he could make a unique contribution as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant.
26 students begin Rural Fellows experiences
Twenty-six students begin their 10-week internships in 16 Nebraska communities on May 24. They are the newest cohort of Rural Fellows, an experiential learning program organized through the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources' Rural Prosperity Nebraska initiative. These students will work with mentors and leaders in their assigned communities to plan and execute community-improvement projects. Designed by the communities themselves to meet the needs of local residents, some of these projects include increased civic engagement, tourism development, social media marketing, and improved mental and physical health capacities.
Nebraska team studying how social ties may boost health outcomes of Latinos facing discrimination
A University of Nebraska–Lincoln researcher is leading a team using National Institutes of Health funding to investigate how interpersonal discrimination gets "under the skin" for Latinos, creating wear and tear on the body that may ultimately lead to chronic health conditions like cardiovascular disease.
Record 35 Huskers earn Gilman Scholarship for global experiences
Breaking a university record for most recipients in an application cycle, 35 University of Nebraska–Lincoln undergraduates have earned the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to support credit-bearing study abroad, internship abroad or virtual international opportunities. The March 2022 cycle awardees, announced earlier this month, join 19 Huskers who earned the Gilman scholarship in October 2021. Combined, the awards bring Nebraska’s 2021-22 academic year total to a new record of 54 recipients. The previous record was 34 recipients in 2017-18.
Tessalee helps Huskers find success in college, beyond
John Tessalee is a 2014 College of Business alumnus and a current program coordinator in the Office of Academic Success and Intercultural Services. He is from Bangkok, Thailand. Through his role in the Gaughan Center, Tessalee advises and encourages students on how they can be successful in college and beyond.
Earthstock success powered by student duo
Two University of Nebraska–Lincoln environmental studies majors harnessed their passion and education to plan (in a matter of months) EarthStock, a celebration of the planet in April. EarthStock is a series of events hosted by sustainability-related campus entities to educate and unite Huskers around the common goal of a more sustainable future. EarthStock is a completely student-run event, housed under the Association of Students of the University of Nebraska. After noticing a vacancy for the EarthStock chair position, sophomore Rachel Summers and senior Kat Woerner applied and were appointed co-chairs.
Seven Huskers earn Fulbright awards; 1 named alternate
Seven University of Nebraska–Lincoln students have earned Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards for the 2022-23 academic year. Another student was named an alternate, and three were named semifinalists.
Leadership opportunities help Nguyenduy make an impact
Kaitlyn Nguyenduy is a child, youth and family studies major from Omaha, Nebraska. Through her leadership positions, she's making an impact on campus and continuing to share her heritage through the Asian Student Union.