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Kempcke's can-do attitude aids Alumni Association's success
In observance of Women’s History Month, Nebraska Today has partnered with the Chancellor’s Commission on the Status of Women to feature female office/service staff who go above and beyond in their work at Dear Old Nebraska U. This Women of Service series will run every Friday in March.
The 2024 series continues today with Wendy Kempcke, an office associate with the Nebraska Alumni Association. She was nominated by Jeff Sheldon, associate executive director for marketing and business relations with the Alumni Association.
Sheldon praised Kempcke for her friendly-spirit and being a one-woman shop, handling invoicing, accounts payable and receivable, postage, reception and anything else that needs to be done day to day.
“There’s no encyclopedia that could have as much institutional knowledge of the Nebraska Alumni Association as Wendy,” Sheldon said. “Every place needs someone like her to know the finer details of how an office and a staff runs. When she retires in March, not only will we lose a mainstay of our office, but also someone whose humor and kindness makes coming to work each day a joy.”
Kempcke sat down with the Chancellor’s Commission on the Status of Women to discuss what drives her to success on and off campus.
Tell us a little about yourself.
I have a wonderful husband that is my soulmate, two daughters, one son, five grandkids and a dog named Padme. I am actually very shy — except at work when I am helping people.
How long have you been at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln?
Almost 23 wonderful years.
What do you look forward to when you come to work?
When I come to work, I look forward to everyone’s smiling face and greeting staff and visitors. I have such a versatile job that I am able to do what I love and what I do best.
What is your favorite memory at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln?
I have favorite memories with homecoming. I love the time of year when the students come back to campus and there is that excitement in the air with homecoming and football.
What is your life like outside of work?
Outside of work I love spending time with my family, taking long walks or going for a bike ride. I love hot summer nights, sitting around the firepit, or anything with nature.
What is something most people don’t know about you?
I was once a foster mom to many different children. I also was a medication nurse for about 10 years. I had never stepped into an office until I came to the Nebraska Alumni Association. When I did start working at the Nebraska Alumni Association, I wasn’t sure if the job was meant for me. As each day went by, I fell more and more in love with my job.
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Nebraska legend Ndamukong Suh picked for College Football Hall of Fame
Nebraska legend Ndamukong Suh was selected to the 2026 College Football Hall of Fame class. Suh is one of 18 players announced by the National Football Foundation and the College Football Hall of Fame.
Suh played at Nebraska from 2005 to 2009. His senior season is one of the legendary seasons in college football.
During that year, he played in 14 games and recorded 85 tackles, 20.5 for loss, and 12.0 sacks. He was a finalist for the 2009 Heisman trophy and was the first defensive player named the Associated Press College Football Player of the Year.
The Portland, Oregon native was drafted second overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2009 NFL draft. He also played for Miami, Los Angeles, Tampa Bay and Philadelphia during his NFL career.
Suh becomes the 21st Nebraska player inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. He is the fourth Husker defensive lineman, joining Wayne Meylan, Rich Glover and Grant Wistrom.
The 2026 NFF College Football Hall of Fame Class will officially be inducted on Dec. 8, 2026, at Bellagio Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.
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Two Nebraska schools receive national recognition for academic achievement
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – Two Nebraska schools have been nationally recognized for academic achievement. One of the schools is here in Omaha.
Adams Elementary in Omaha and Bridgeport Elementary in Bridgeport are among the 63 schools nationwide named to the 2025 National ESEA Distinguished Schools.
Nebraska’s Department of Education says Adams Elementary was recognized for closing the achievement gap between student groups.
Bridgeport Elementary is recognized for exceptional student performance and academic growth.
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2026 Men’s NCAA Tournament Projections: Nebraska Jumps to No. 1 Seed, Michigan Falls
Is Nebraska for real? That’s the million-dollar question at the midway point of the 2025-26 men’s college basketball season.
The Cornhuskers sit at 16-0 heading into a home matchup against Oregon on Tuesday night. They’re one of just five remaining undefeated teams in Division 1, but is that enough for Fred Hoiberg’s team to be pegged as a No. 1 seed?
With a loaded week of college basketball on deck, FOX Sports bracket forecaster Mike DeCourcy is here to share his latest NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament projections.
Here’s where DeCourcy’s projected bracket stands on Jan. 13.
EAST REGION
SOUTH REGION
MIDWEST REGION
WEST REGION
And it’s never too early to check in on the bubble.
According to DeCourcy’s projections, Texas A&M, Indiana, Missouri and Virginia Tech are the last four teams in the tournament, while UCLA, Ohio State, NC State and TCU are the first four out.
As for conference representation, the SEC leads the way with 10 teams in DeCourcy’s latest tournament projections, followed by the Big Ten and ACC with nine teams, the Big 12 with eight teams and the Big East with four teams. The West Coast Conference and Atlantic 10 also have two teams each.
Selection Sunday is two months away, and these projections will inevitably evolve. But for now, DeCourcy’s latest bracket forecast offers a clear snapshot of who’s rising, who’s falling, and which programs are already building the résumés they’ll need when March arrives.
Michael DeCourcy covers college basketball for FOX Sports with an emphasis on NCAA Tournament bracket projections. He has appeared on FOX Sports college basketball game broadcasts, while also serving as a college basketball studio analyst with Big Ten Network. He has been covering college basketball for nearly three decades at the Sporting News. You can follow him at @tsnmike.
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