education

Northwest High School recognized as No Place for Hate

Katie Schubert — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:52:38 +0000

Omaha’s Northwest High School has been designated as “No Place for Hate.”

New OPS board's tasks: goal-setting, strategic plan

Katie Schubert — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:13:21 +0000

Six of the nine seats on the OPS board will be held by newcomers.

OPS board: three incumbents, six new members elected

Katie Schubert — Wed, 15 May 2013 04:22:11 +0000

The Omaha Public Schools board has six new members.

Creighton University named to list of environmentally responsible colleges

Katie Schubert — Fri, 10 May 2013 19:45:33 +0000

Creighton University has made a list of the most environmentally responsible colleges in the U.S.

Grace University expanding its academic, athletic programs

Katie Schubert — Fri, 10 May 2013 13:45:33 +0000

Omaha’s Grace University is expanding its academic offerings at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

OPS Subdistrict 7 candidates: Katie Underwood, Andy Allen

Katie Schubert — Thu, 09 May 2013 13:18:16 +0000

Katie Underwood and Andy Allen are the candidates for the Omaha Public Schools Subdistrict 7 seat.

Learning Community achievement track funding awarded for 2013-14

Katie Schubert — Wed, 08 May 2013 19:32:34 +0000

Eight school districts and six community organizations will receive funding from the Learning Community for early childhood and extended learning programs.

Nebraska lawmakers advance school funding legislation

Associated Press — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:45:53 +0000

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A new state-equalization funding bill for Nebraska public schools has won first-round approval from lawmakers.

UNO, UNMC Partner to Offer Biomedical Informatics Degree

Cheril Lee — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 11:06:06 +0000

UNMC is partnering with UNO’s College of Information, Science and Technology to offer a joint Master’s of Science and Doctor of Philosophy program in biomedical informatics.

Midland University to buy former Dana College campus

Associated Press — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 18:45:38 +0000

FREMONT, Neb. (AP) — Midland University in Fremont has announced it will acquire the former Dana College campus in Blair.