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Howard Hughes Medical Institute awards NWU $529,500 grant to increase STEM inclusivity

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January 31, 2023

Nebraska Wesleyan University was recently awarded a $529,500 grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI). The grant supports the development of inclusive STEM curriculum...

Professor Leads Students to Australia for Lesson on Sustainable Agriculture

Professor Leads Students to Australia for Lesson on Sustainable Agriculture

Christine Olson, sustainable agriculture course in Australia

Christine Olson, Australia kangaroo interaction

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April 30, 2019

Christine Olson had dreams of a trip to Australia someday. Like many, the thought of seeing the Sydney Opera House, koalas and kangaroos seemed fascinating.

From a Civil War in Myanmar to Lincoln, NWU Student Now Helps Immigrants Explore Education Opportunities

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From a Civil War in Myanmar to Lincoln, NWU Student Now Helps Immigrants Explore Education Opportunities

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April 18, 2019

Khu Say was just an infant when he, his parents, and older brother were forced from their home in Burma — now known as Myanmar — and into the jungle to flee the civil war between the Burmese and Karen people.

Three NWU Students Accepted into JET Program

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Three NWU Students Accepted into JET Program

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April 16, 2019

Felicia Phares, Kate Richerson and Grant Jackman, all of Lincoln, have each been accepted to the Japanese Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program.

NWU’s Lab Manager Recognized for Flawless Building Move

NWU’s Lab Manager Recognized for Flawless Building Move

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April 1, 2019

It took a few weeks to move every item belonging to the biology and chemistry departments from the Olin Hall of Science to the new Duane W. Acklie Hall of Science.

NWU Alumnus, Scientist Returns to Campus to Discuss “New Crops for Uncommon Purposes”

NWU Alumnus, Scientist Returns to Campus to Discuss “New Crops for Uncommon Purposes”

Brandon Schlautman, Fetzen Science Lecture

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March 28, 2019

Nebraska Wesleyan University alumnus Brandon Schlautman will return to campus on Thursday, April 4 to deliver the annual Fetzer Science Lecture.

Doors Open to New Acklie Hall of Science

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Doors Open to New Acklie Hall of Science

Chemistry students use a lab for the first time in Acklie Hall.

Students carry in taxidermied animals when moving in the building.

Psychology department staff move boxes down the new stairwells of Acklie Hall of Science.

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January 14, 2019

Students were welcomed to a new semester on Monday, January 14 with a fresh blanket of snow and a much anticipated new science building.

Senior's Research on Genetic Disease Affirms her Calling to Medicine

Senior's Research on Genetic Disease Affirms her Calling to Medicine

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October 18, 2018

The biochemistry and molecular biology student from Omaha took lessons learned in her Nebraska Wesleyan classrooms to the labs of the University of Nebraska Medical Center where she was one of five NWU students accepted into the medical school’s Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP).

Gilman Scholarship Sends Two Abroad for Fall Semester

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Gilman Scholarship Sends Two Abroad for Fall Semester

Megan Canfield, Gilman Scholarship Winner

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August 8, 2018

Two Nebraska Wesleyan University seniors have been selected to receive a Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to study abroad for the fall semester.

Recent NWU Grad Selected for Prestigious Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship

Recent NWU Grad Selected for Prestigious Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship

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June 13, 2018

Carly Wahlmeier, of Grand Island, has been selected to receive a Phi Kappa Phi fellowship. Phi Kappa Phi is the nation’s oldest and most selective multidisciplinary collegiate honor society.

Canadian Internship Gives NWU Student First-Hand Experience in Cancer Research

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Canadian Internship Gives NWU Student First-Hand Experience in Cancer Research

Senior Joseph Roper spent the summer interning at McGill University working alongside NWU alumna Koren Mann, associate professor of oncology at McGill University. They researched the role of a particular enzyme on cancer mutations.

Roper's research at McGill University in Montreal, Canada, gave him meaningful experiences for both his French and biology majors.

"You need to be stretched and pulled to become a better person and to grow. What better way to do that than to get up and go," Roper said of his decision to study abroad in France.

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December 20, 2017

For Roper, the great unknown began in Montreal, Canada where the biology and French double major spent his summer conducting research for McGill University.

Internship on South Africa Coast Affirms Senior’s Passion for Marine Biology

Internship on South Africa Coast Affirms Senior’s Passion for Marine Biology

Senior Emily Schumacher, an aspiring marine biologist, participated in a summer internship that took her to the South Africa coast to work with Oceans Research.

During her time in South Africa, Schumacher went cage diving with great white sharks.

Schumacher joins a group of interns at Oceans Research to scan the bay and track dolphins. Her work also included analyzing ocean sectors for species diversity and studying movement patterns of starfish.

While in Mossel Bay, South Africa, Schumacher had the opportunity to participate in an elephant walk at the Indalu Game Reserve.

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October 18, 2017

Emily Schumacher’s fascination with sea creatures started at a young age. As her graduation from Millard West High School approached, she began to understand the challenges of studying marine biology in a landlocked state.

Students Find Valuable Experiences in Haiti

Students Find Valuable Experiences in Haiti

Members of Nebraska Wesleyan's Pre-Health Club traveled to Haiti in March to gain firsthand international healthcare experience.

Students had the opportunity to help run a pharmacy in Haiti, which provided firsthand experience in dealing with patient contact.

For the second consecutive year, Tiana Peterson spent her spring break assisting patients in Haiti. Her patients included several children.

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May 19, 2017

Just three days after finishing the academic year, a group of students and faculty traveled over 2,200 miles to continue important lessons.

Biology Major Finds Her Way to Opera Stage

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Biology Major Finds Her Way to Opera Stage

Sophomore Hanna Arrowsmith will perform in Nebraska Wesleyan's opera, "Gallantry" on April 7 and April 9. Arrowsmith is a biology and modern languages major who is planning a career in psychiatry. She found an unexpected passion for opera after taking a

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April 3, 2017

“I gave it a shot my first semester here and I fell in love with it. I’ve been doing it ever since,” sophomore Hanna Arrowsmith said of her passion for opera.

NWU Breaks Ground on Duane W. Acklie Hall of Science

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NWU Breaks Ground on Duane W. Acklie Hall of Science

Members of the Acklie family are the first to sign a beam to the Duane W. Acklie Hall of Science.

The Duane W. Acklie Hall of Science is the university's first academic building in 36 years and will house the biology, chemistry and psychology programs. It is expected to open in early 2019.

The new science center — named for Duane W. Acklie — honors the longtime businessman, entrepreneur and philanthropist who served as chair of Nebraska Wesleyan's Board of Governors, served as an advisor to two of the university's presidents, and helped ope

President Fred Ohles, Phyllis Acklie and other distinguished guests participate in the ceremonial groundbreaking for the new Duane W. Acklie Hall of Science.

Members of Duane Acklie's family, including his wife Phyllis, pictured in the center, listen as NWU officials celebrate the new science center.

"Given all the connections and signs of Duane's devotion, it is fitting to honor him today by breaking ground for the Duane W. Acklie Hall of Science," President Fred Ohles said during the groundbreaking and naming ceremony.

Published

April 4, 2017

Nebraska Wesleyan University broke ground Tuesday, April 4 on a new science center named after a cherished member of the Lincoln community who was known for his service, entrepreneurship and philanthropy.

National Science Foundation Awards NWU Nearly $650K For Scholarships, Academic Success

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National Science Foundation Awards NWU Nearly $650K For Scholarships, Academic Success

NWU graduates succeed in the STEM fields of science, technology, engineering and math. For example, 225 alumni went on to earn STEM Ph.D.s since 1920. The STEM Scholars Program will provide more opportunities for others to follow in their footsteps.

Published

January 24, 2017

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded Nebraska Wesleyan University a $649,863 grant that will provide scholarships and academic support to academically-talented science students with financial need.

Biology Major Spends NWU Career Studying Epstein-Barr Virus

Biology Major Spends NWU Career Studying Epstein-Barr Virus

Senior Carlie Pickrel had the opportunity to present her research on the Epstein-Barr Virus at the West Coast Biological Science Undergraduate Conference in San Diego, Calif.

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October 6, 2016

"Coming into college I didn’t know much about scientific research," said senior Carlie Pickrel.

Little did she know she would spend much of her Nebraska Wesleyan undergraduate experience conducting research through Nebraska’s Idea Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE).

Fulbright Commission Selects Two NWU Students for UK Summer Institute

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Fulbright Commission Selects Two NWU Students for UK Summer Institute

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May 27, 2016

Two Nebraska Wesleyan University students have been selected for the Fulbright Summer Institute. They are among approximately 60 undergraduates from the United States and UK to be selected for the prestigious program.

“Newton’s Football” Co-Author to Discuss Bold Innovators

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“Newton’s Football” Co-Author to Discuss Bold Innovators

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March 15, 2016

A science evangelist whose passion is helping make science fun will deliver Nebraska Wesleyan University’s Fetzer Science Lecture on Wednesday, March 23.

Fulbright Commission Selects NWU Sophomore for Summer Institute to Wales

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Fulbright Commission Selects NWU Sophomore for Summer Institute to Wales

Published

June 12, 2015

Nebraska Wesleyan University sophomore Gwennan Plouzek is one of 60 college students from the United States and the United Kingdom selected to participate in the prestigious Fulbright Summer Institute.

Biology Professor Honored With University’s Teaching Award

Biology Professor Honored With University’s Teaching Award

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May 28, 2015

McKinney, who has taught biology at Nebraska Wesleyan for 16 years, is this year’s Prouty Teaching Award winner.

Two Win Boren Scholarships to Study Critical Languages

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Two Win Boren Scholarships to Study Critical Languages

Published

April 28, 2015

Two Nebraska Wesleyan University students have each been awarded the prestigious Boren Scholarship, which will send them abroad for one year to develop language skills.

Edson deOliveira, a senior biology major from Omaha, has won a Boren Scholarship to study in Brazil, and Brenda Maldonado, a senior French major from Sargent, has won a Boren Scholarship to study in Senegal.

Experience at Volunteer Medical Clinic Helps Biology Major Find Her Vocation

Experience at Volunteer Medical Clinic Helps Biology Major Find Her Vocation

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January 13, 2015

When student Sarah White arrived at Nebraska Wesleyan, she knew she was going to study biology and become a medical doctor. But one class and an eager professor changed her perspective just weeks into her first semester.

JET Program Will Send Recent Biology Grad to Japan

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