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SM��̳ undergrad co-authored groundbreaking paper on rare genetic disease

Published

January 7, 2025

Reese Wilcox (’24) has already achieved what few undergraduates do—co-author a research paper published in Scientific Reports.

"Being published as an undergraduate is a huge honor," Wilcox said. "It’s rare and will definitely strengthen my application to MD-PhD (physician-scientist) programs."

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Where science meets flavor: Students collaborate to brew the best coffee

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November 12, 2024

In an innovative course at Nebraska Wesleyan University, students with different majors are coming together to master an unlikely subject: coffee brewing.

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Biochemistry

SM��̳ grad pursues cutting-edge research at Johns Hopkins

Kaitlyn Georgiana will study at Johns Hopkins University.

Published

June 13, 2024

Kaitlyn Georgiana (’24) wants to turn personal tragedy into breakthrough stem cell research for expectant mothers and babies.

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JET Program sends two alums to Japan

Published

June 21, 2023

Two recent Nebraska Wesleyan alums, Josh Williams ('23) and Maria Bartak ('19), will spend the next year in Japan.

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Howard Hughes Medical Institute awards SM��̳ $529,500 grant to increase STEM inclusivity

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January 31, 2023

Nebraska Wesleyan University was recently awarded a $529,500 grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI). The grant supports the development of inclusive STEM curriculum...

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Three SM��̳ Students Accepted into JET Program

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April 16, 2019

Felicia Phares, Kate Richerson and Grant Jackman, all of Lincoln, have each been accepted to the Japanese Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program.

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SM��̳’s Lab Manager Recognized for Flawless Building Move

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April 1, 2019

It took a few weeks to move every item belonging to the biology and chemistry departments from the Olin Hall of Science to the new Duane W. Acklie Hall of Science.

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Doors Open to New Acklie Hall of Science

Chemistry students use a lab for the first time in Acklie Hall.

Published

January 14, 2019

Students were welcomed to a new semester on Monday, January 14 with a fresh blanket of snow and a much anticipated new science building.

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Senior's Research on Genetic Disease Affirms her Calling to Medicine

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October 18, 2018

The biochemistry and molecular biology student from Omaha took lessons learned in her Nebraska Wesleyan classrooms to the labs of the University of Nebraska Medical Center where she was one of five SM��̳ students accepted into the medical school’s Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP).

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Recent SM��̳ Grad Selected for Prestigious Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship

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June 13, 2018

Carly Wahlmeier, of Grand Island, has been selected to receive a Phi Kappa Phi fellowship. Phi Kappa Phi is the nation’s oldest and most selective multidisciplinary collegiate honor society.

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SM��̳ Breaks Ground on Duane W. Acklie Hall of Science

Members of the Acklie family are the first to sign a beam

The new science center — named for Duane W. Acklie

President Fred Ohles, Phyllis Acklie and other distinguished guests

Breaking ground for the Duane W. Acklie Hall of Science

Published

April 4, 2017

Nebraska Wesleyan University broke ground Tuesday, April 4 on a new science center named after a cherished member of the Lincoln community who was known for his service, entrepreneurship and philanthropy.

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National Science Foundation Awards SM��̳ Nearly $650K For Scholarships, Academic Success

SM��̳ graduates succeed in the STEM fields of science, technology, engineering and math

Published

January 24, 2017

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded Nebraska Wesleyan University a $649,863 grant that will provide scholarships and academic support to academically-talented science students with financial need.

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“Newton’s Football” Co-Author to Discuss Bold Innovators

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March 15, 2016

A science evangelist whose passion is helping make science fun will deliver Nebraska Wesleyan University’s Fetzer Science Lecture on Wednesday, March 23.

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UNMC Associate Vice Chancellor, SM��̳ Alum Will Deliver Fetzer Science Lecture

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April 24, 2014

Rodney S. Markin, Associate Vice Chancellor for Business Development and Chief Technology Officer at the University of Nebraska Medical Center will deliver the annual Fetzer science lecture on Tuesday, April 29.

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Chemistry Major Gains Medical Experience Through Project Vietnam

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January 9, 2014

Nebraska Wesleyan University student Sean Tomes always knew he wanted to study abroad. But like many science majors, Tomes’ schedule didn’t leave much room for a semester away.

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Chemistry Students Receive Department Honors

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June 1, 2011

Nebraska Wesleyan University’s Chemistry Department has recognized its chemistry students for their academic success.