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2026 Legislative Wrap-Up
The Nebraska legislative session wrapped up today, capping off a challenging few months as state senators worked to close a significant budget deficit. Unfortunately, those difficult decisions included a reduction [...]
2026 Legislative Priorities
It feels a bit like déjà vu as we are once again fighting to save biomedical research funding in the Nebraska Legislature. This time, the governor has proposed cutting all $15 [...]
Woman in STEM: Dr. Tala Awada
Nebraska Women in STEM talked to UNL’s Dr. Tala Awada about mentoring in academic leadership. Dr. Tala Awada has been teaching at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for 26 years and [...]
Proposed Cuts to Biomedical Research Threaten Nebraska’s Health and Economic Future
Statement from Nebraska Cures on Governor Pillen's proposed budget adjustments: Today, the governor proposed budget adjustments that include eliminating the state’s $15 million investment in biomedical research. At a time [...]
Leaders celebrate 25th anniversary of Health Care Cash Fund
Creation of support fund has changed health care in Nebraska State, University of Nebraska, UNMC and community leaders gathered in the Nebraska Capitol in Lincoln on Jan. 9 to [...]
Woman in STEM: Jonell Tempero
Nebraska Women in STEM talked to Jonell Tempero about career exploration and individual growth as a medical technology entrepreneur. Jonell Tempero started her career as a Physician Assistant in pediatrics. [...]
Nebraska Mental Health & Substance Use Research Study
After a year of research, the results of the Nebraska Mental Health & Substance Use Research Study are now available. The results were initially made public at the 2nd Annual [...]
Woman in STEM: Heather Jensen-Smith
Nebraska Women in STEM Talked to UNMC's Dr. Heather Jensen-Smith about overcoming career obstacles and thriving through collaborative research. When you ask Dr. Heather Jensen-Smith what piece of advice has [...]
2024 Annual Report
We are excited to share our 2024 Annual Report! It was a big year as we championed legislation to help cancer researchers, held the 2nd Annual Nebraska Women in STEM [...]