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University of Nebraska–Lincoln among best employers in state, nation
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln continues to be one of the best places to work in the Cornhusker State and nationwide.
In the 2024 Forbes ranking of America’s Best Large Employers, the university is No. 2 in Nebraska and No. 154 nationally. In the education sector, UNL is No. 1 statewide and No. 18 overall.
The Forbes review credits Nebraska’s flagship university for graduating students who are economic and cultural drivers for the state, nation and world.
The ranking is powered by the university offering a supportive work environment and encouraging employees to pursue professional development opportunities. Key campus programs available to employees include the Employee Assistance Program; employee and dependent scholarship; University Child Care; wellness programs and activities; leave options that offer a flexible work-life balance; and organization development assistance. The university is also self-insured, allowing it to offer a strong array of medical benefit options.
University employees are also excited about opportunities to support students and help them succeed.
“It makes me feel very proud to watch (our students) come in as freshmen and leave as seniors, knowing I’ve impacted some of their lives,” said Gretchen Hamilton in a recent interview for Nebraska Today. “Hopefully I’ve made a difference, like they’ve made a difference in my life.”
In Forbes’ fifth annual list of America’s Best Employers by State, released in fall 2023, UNL is the best workplace in Lincoln and Nebraska’s top public education employer.
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is prominently listed in other Forbes rankings, including the best public universities (98), best research universities (129), and best higher education institutions in the Midwest (31). Review the university’s rankings here.
To be considered for the America’s Best Large Employers ranking, companies must have at least 5,000 employees. Details about how the survey was conducted are here. For the first time, the survey included data for the previous three years to better identify companies that have rated well consistently over time.
The surveys included questions about work-related topics, direct recommendations (willingness to recommend their employer to family and friends), and indirect recommendations (evaluations of employers within respective industry).
Overall, 27 industries are represented in Forbes’ best employers ranking.
Nebraska Game and Parks is offering residents a chance to win prizes simply for getting outside and moving, as part of a challenge honoring America’s 250th birthday.
The Outdoor Nebraska 250-Mile Challenge invites participants to log miles through activities like walking, running, kayaking, horseback riding and more using any fitness app. The goal is to reach 250 miles before the end of the year. Once completed, participants fill out a form on the Nebraska Game and Parks website to become eligible for prizes.
Mike Selman, a regular walker at Zorinsky Lake, said the challenge caught his attention.
“I think it’s great, as long as you put in the time and effort,” Selman said.
Selman said getting outdoors is already a big part of his routine.
“I absolutely love it, I love being outdoors, just the beauty, the nature, the trees, the water,” Selman said.
He said one of his favorite aspects of the challenge is the opportunity to explore Nebraska’s many outdoor spaces.
“Especially here, around Zorinsky, Standing Bear, Flanagan, you got great opportunities and great places to go,” Selman said.
When asked if he planned to submit his miles, Selman did not hesitate.
“I’ll definitely think about it, most definitely,” Selman said.
Between Memorial Day and the end of the year, logging just over 1 mile a day would be enough to reach the 250-mile goal and qualify for prizes.
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We’ll have to wait a bit longer to get into the Cowgirls’ Super Regional.
A rainy night in Lincoln meant the teams only managed to get four outs into the Super between Oklahoma State and Nebraska. The game is tied at 0. The weather delay lasted about two hours before they called it.
The game will resume at 4 p.m. Friday and be televised on ESPN2. They will not play another game Friday, as Game 2 will now take place at 4 p.m. Saturday.
The Nebraska football team added its third 2027 offensive line commitment and addition from the state of Georgia on Wednesday.
Loganville (Ga.) Grayson offensive lineman KD Jones officially announced his commitment to NU this week. The 6-foot-4, 270-pound Jones picked the Huskers over Georgia Tech, Auburn, Kentucky and Virginia Tech. He visited Lincoln on May 6 and is scheduled to take his official visit to Nebraska on June 6.
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The Huskers first offered Jones in April, after offensive line coach Geep Wade had previously been recruiting him at Georgia Tech.
“Coach Wade called me and offered me today,” Jones told HuskerOnline on Apr. 25. “He has been on me for a long time, ever since he was at Tech. So his interest wasn’t anything new to me. He came to watch me train at school and was amazed. He offered the next day.”
Jones joins safety Corey Hadley from the state of Georgia in NU’s 2027 recruiting class.
“I knew nothing about Nebraska before the offer,” Jones said in April. But now that Coach Wade and Coach (Lonnie) Teasley are there, I know I can trust them.”
Jones had planned to take official visits to all the schools recruiting him, but his early commitment to NU appears to have shut down those visits.
He jones Omaha (Neb.) Millard North’s Matt Erickson and fellow Grayson product Jordan Agbanoma are the other offensive linemen in the Huskers’ 2027 recruiting class. He’s now the 10th commitment in Nebraska’s class of 2027.
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