January 2011
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#UNL alumnus Budig says invest in higher ed
Gene Budig (UNL ’62, ’63, ’67) a university president by the age of 34, led Major League Baseball’s American League.
Today, like President Obama last night, Budig had something to say about investment in higher education in an Omaha World-Herald column.
Good to see Dr. Budig still has his eye on the important work being done at American universities. More on his life and career in this Nebraska...
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#UNL among most popular. #LNK among most literate....
Again, take all rankings with a grain of salt. But the recognition, in this case, is sweet.
UNL is again ranked among the most popular universities by U.S. News & World Report.
Sunny Lincoln, Neb. is ranked among the most literate cities in the U.S. by Central Connecticut State University.
Go Big Red!
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Y2 College in Y2011
“The central task of an educator is to ensure that students are learning how to make sense of the world and to understand their place in it.”
A quote from a nice little article titled, “The purpose of college in 2011.”
Go Big Red.
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#UNL a Kiplinger Best Value. Again.
Kiplinger’s Personal Finance has announced its list of the Best Values in Public Colleges, ranking the University of Nebraska-Lincoln among the 100 schools that exemplify excellent academics while keeping costs to a minimum.
Of course, good reader, you should not put too much weight on any single ranking. But you can take confidence in the fact that UNL is consistently ranked among best value...
College-going gear. Over the years. #UNL
Just a few days until UNL students go back to class after winter break.
Just what kind of gear will they bring with them when they return? Likely something cooler than a redesigned highlighter pen (sorry, 1991).