As we install a new chancellorthe entire university community renews its commitmentto serve the people of Nebraskawith teaching, research and outreach.
“Every kid needs to find what he or she really wants to do in life. I found it, I got it, and I got my start at the University of Nebraska.”
Drumming with unmatched versatility as a jazz legend
Victor Lewis
“The University of Nebraska taught me everything I needed to know to be successful in business. I am proud to be a part of such a long-established line of successful Nebraska graduates.”
Putting Nebraska’s Winnebago Tribe businesses to work for its members
Lance Morgan
“At the University of Nebraska, I learned to think critically and remain open minded. I learned how to discuss issues and ideas with people from different backgrounds. I learned how to be a good, tolerant and accepting person. At Nebraska, I found my voice and learned how to use it to fight for social justice causes and a better tomorrow.”
Teaching and studying in Russia to understand the world
Annie Himes
“There will always be a need for well-educated people and research, the two products of the University of Nebraska and other research universities. As our economy continues to evolve to high technology, there will be even more need for both.”
Engineering bacteria to create fuel and lifesaving drugs
Jay Keasling
“As an undergrad and graduate student, the support and encouragement I received from faculty, staff and my peers helped me to identify my passions and interests while fostering my love of learning.”
Exploring new ideas to empower rural communities
Jordyn Lechtenberg
“The leading cause of death for children in the world is being born premature. I develop affordable medical
technologies that can be used to help pregnant women and newborn babies anywhere in the world. My goal is to end preventable death of newborns in sub-Saharan Africa.”
Re-thinking disease detection and low-cost medical devices