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Nebraska's small-grains program produces award-winning wheat for baking

May 20, 2026

Edgar Cahoon stands inside his laboratory in Beadle Hall at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Scientific equipment and research materials are visible in the lab around him.

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Cahoon elected to National Academy of Sciences

May 12, 2026

Dr. James Schnable standing in a corn field smiling.

Dr. James C. Schnable Awarded 2026 NAS Prize in Food & Agriculture Sciences

March 4, 2026

A red flag with a white Husker N waves over a sidewalk on the University of Nebraska–Lincoln's City Campus. Snow covers the ground.

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Record five Husker researchers named NAI Senior Members

February 26, 2026

James Schnable stands in a sorghum field. He is wearing a black shirt, red gaiter, wide-brimmed hat and glasses.

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National Academy of Sciences salutes Schnable for pioneering work

January 26, 2026

Siddappa Byrareddy, PhD, center, with UNMC College of Medicine Dean Brad Britigan, MD, at left and UNMC Interim Chancellor Dele Davies, MD, at right

Dr. Byrareddy named 20th Scientist Laureate

November 10, 2025

Siddappa Byrareddy, PhD

Dr. Byrareddy elevates the importance of team science

November 6, 2025

Dr. Clayton observes a a bonnet macaque (Macaca radiata) in Valparai, India. Photo courtesy of Dr. Jonathan B. Clayton.

K01 Recipient, Jonathan B. Clayton, D.V.M., Ph.D., Investigates the Microbiome’s Influence on Primate Health and Behavior

October 28, 2025

culture, checks on corn growing in a, East Campus nursery plot used by the Schnable Lab team.

From Nebraska Today

Nebraska's corn expertise helps crack code in journey to revolutionize agriculture

August 11, 2025

Edgar Cahoon, director of the Center for Plant Science Innovation, stands between rows of soybeans in a greenhouse.

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Cahoon named fellow of National Academy of Inventors

December 10, 2024

2023-24 Research Report cover featuring an artistic interpretation of a DNA helix made out of corn.

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Publications celebrate Nebraska U research, creative activity success

November 20, 2024

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Food for Health Center collaborating on wheat fiber roundtable Nov. 7

October 23, 2024