Member News
Southeast Community College is doing its part to close the STEM gender gap
Southeast Community College, a member of Bio Nebraska, is working to increase women in STEM fields through various programs offered across its Beatrice, Lincoln and Milford locations. Read more
Testifiers show support for UNK-UNMC rural health project during legislative hearing for LB 721
Last week, several testifiers voiced their support for a project that would expand health care education at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, a member of Bio Nebraska, by utilizing federal funds from the American Rescue Plan. Read more
Campus leaders voice support for next-generation ag, tech investments
A Nebraska Today article from this week highlights LB 703 and LB 904, state bills that have been introduced to establish an ag/tech incubator and a supercomputing center at Nebraska Innovation Campus, a member of Bio Nebraska. Read more
BD’s Holdrege facility recognized for increased manufacturing efforts to combat COVID-19
BD, a member of Bio Nebraska, was recognized by Healthcare Ready as “Hero of the Supply Chain” for partnering with the U.S. Government on a $70 million infrastructure project to expand BD’s Holdrege, Nebraska manufacturing facility. Read more
NDEE awards $6.7 million in grants across Nebraska
The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy, a member of Bio Nebraska, announced this week that they have awarded $6.7 million in grants across the state to support waste and litter reduction, recycling, and scrap tire cleanups. Read more
Intern Nebraska Grant Application Period Open
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development, a member of Bio Nebraska, announced that the application period for Intern Nebraska has opened this week. Read more
New analysis finds University of Nebraska’s annual economic impact grows to $5.8 billion
The University of Nebraska System, a member of Bio Nebraska, announced that its teaching, research, and outreach activities grow the state’s economy by $5.8 billion every year, according to a recent independent analysis. Read more