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Across the University of Nebraska, our focus is on building a better tomorrow. 

From educating our teachers to bringing college within reach for more students.

From battling cancer with research to keeping our country safe. Everything we do is 

to support our state and its people—and through them, impact the world.

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Four Institutes, Immeasurable Impact.

The University of Nebraska has invested in four interdisciplinary, University-wide institutes. 

Through these institutes, talented experts from our four campuses come together, finding innovative solutions 

to challenges that face our state, our nation, and our world. 

The Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute is impacting lives everywhere by helping to grow more food with less water.

Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute

The Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute is impacting lives everywhere by helping to grow more food with less water.

The Buffett Early Childhood Institute is a catalyst for helping Nebraska’s youngest citizens to thrive and succeed in life. 

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Buffett Early Childhood Institute

The Buffett Early Childhood Institute is a catalyst for helping Nebraska’s youngest citizens to thrive and succeed in life. 

One of only 13 university research centers affiliated with the Department of Defense, the NSRI provides solutions that improve national security.

National Strategic Research Institute

One of only 13 university research centers affiliated with the Department of Defense, the NSRI provides solutions that improve national security.

The Rural Futures Institute helps communities in rural America build on their unique strengths. 

Rural Futures Institute

The Rural Futures Institute helps communities in rural America build on their unique strengths. 
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One University. Four Campuses. One Nebraska.

A land-grant flagship campus. An academic medical center. A metropolitan campus serving our urban citizens. And a campus focused on undergraduates. Collectively, these four unique institutions are known as the University of Nebraska. Each institution has distinct strengths, giving the University of Nebraska 

a scope of expertise that is hard to equal. 

UNK focuses on undergraduate education— offering a hands-on, private-school feel on a major state university campus.

University of Nebraska at Kearney

UNL is the system’s flagship—a land-grant research institution and Big Ten member that has led and innovated for almost 150 years.

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UNMC is Nebraska’s only public academic health science center—creating a healthier future through education, groundbreaking research and exceptional patient care.

University of Nebraska Medical Center

UNO is a metropolitan institution, with students, alumni, and faculty who propel the economy of the largest city in Nebraska. 

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Earn a University of Nebraska Degree Online

Choose from more than 125 programs offered online. Flexible courses taught by expert faculty give Nebraskans—and others—access to a high-quality education, no matter where they are. 

Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture

Located in Curtis, Nebraska, we prepare students for careers in agriculture, veterinary technology, food and other influential industries.

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News & Events

Oct 16, 2019
NU NEWS RELEASE Pancreatic cancer researcher featured on new Leading Nebraska podcast
Sep 27, 2019
Interim President Fritz joined by higher ed, business, K-12 leaders in testifying on workforce development
Sep 25, 2019
New Leading Nebraska podcast series spotlights University impact
Oct
22
UNO Biomechanics Addition Opening
  • UNO Biomechanics Building
Oct
25
Board of Regents Meeting
  • Varner Hall, Board Room
Oct
31
2019 Collaboration Initiative Retreat

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