SPONSORED FEATURE Science was Huskers’ path to Nobel Prize Special for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Oct 13, 2019 Oct 13, 2019 Nebraska’s Beadle Center, home to programs in biotechnology, biosciences, and plant sciences, is named in honor of George Beadle, above. COURTESY OF UNL Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Special for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is alma mater to three Nobel Prize winners: George Beadle, Donald Cram and Alan Heeger.kAmv6@C86 q625=6[ 2 ?2E:G6 @7 (29@@[ 62C?65 2 32496=@C’D 568C66 :? 28C:4F=EFC6 7C@> }63C2D<2 :? `hae 2?5 2 >2DE6C’D 568C66 :? `haf] w6 H@C<65 @? H962E 3C665:?8 H:E9 !C@76DD@C u] s] z6:>[ 2 AC@EĂ©8Ă© @7 E96 8C62E 3@E2?:DE r92C=6D q6DD6J] q625=6 62C?65 9:D 5@4E@C2E6 7C@> r@C?6== &?:G6CD:EJ :? `hb`[ D6CG65 2D 2 724F=EJ >6>36C 2E D6G6C2= F?:G6CD:E:6D[ 2?5 =2E6C 3642>6 492?46==@C 2?5 E96? 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UNL research a boon to Nebraska beef Marvels of the university’s work include the flat iron steak and the meat restructuring process used for the McRib.
Nebraskan was a leading civil engineer of the 20th century Purcell's work in California included the Bay Bridge — a marvel of engineering and design — and revitalization of the state's highway system a…
Aaron Douglas left a legacy of art, education The artist played a seminal role in the Harlem Renaissance and has a UNL scholarship and professorship in his name
Students help shape new Bemis Center space Design/build programs help architecture students develop hands-on skills with real-life projects.
Pound’s passion for teaching lives on at UNL Olivia Pound’s zeal for teacher education and her impact on Nebraska schools is evident still today.
A Big Red love of music going on 140 years Most marching band members are not music majors, but students of all fields of study who play for the love of it.
Vaccine breakthroughs part of UNL past, present From Gladys Henry Dick’s scarlet fever vaccine, to the continued study of Zika and other viral diseases
UNL, private sector talent connect at Innovation Campus Nebraska Innovation Campus connects the university with the private sector by providing access to research faculty, world-class facilities and…
