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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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Real estate prices will continue to rise, NWU research shows

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May 13, 2024

Research from a Nebraska Wesleyan University senior shows that real estate prices across the state will likely be on the rise for the next several years.

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Howard Hughes Medical Institute awards NWU $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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Mathematics professor receives university's Prouty award

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June 15, 2022

Austin Mohr, PhD, is this year's recipient of the university's top teaching award, the Margaret J. Prouty Faculty Teaching Award.

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Gilman Scholarship Sends Two Abroad for Fall Semester

Megan Canfield, Gilman Scholarship Winner

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August 8, 2018

Two Nebraska Wesleyan University seniors have been selected to receive a Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to study abroad for the fall semester.

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Math, Physics Major Becomes NWU’s 8th Goldwater Scholar

Carter Lyons, a junior mathematics and physics major

Published

April 12, 2018

A Nebraska Wesleyan University junior has been awarded the prestigious Barry Goldwater Scholarship.

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NWU Students Share Research at World’s Largest Math Conference

Published

March 14, 2018

Last year Nebraska Wesleyan University student Carter Lyons welcomed the opportunity to travel to Atlanta, Ga., for the Joint Mathematics Meeting.

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Mathematician To Examine Statistical Interpretation in the Media

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February 13, 2017

Rebecca Goldin, professor of mathematics at George Mason University, will share her research and insight on statistics at Nebraska Wesleyan University’s annual Fetzer Lecture on Tuesday, February 28.

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

NWU 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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Three Passions - Three Majors: Sophomore Says Support Helps Him Balance

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November 7, 2016

Nebraska Wesleyan University sophomore Eric Kimberly discovered his love for theatre in high school. So it was no surprise when he decided to major in theatre in college.

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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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NWU Students Share Research at World’s Largest Mathematics Conference

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March 7, 2016

Three Nebraska Wesleyan University students had the opportunity to participate in the world’s largest math meeting.

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Eight Alumni Honored as Legends and Legacies

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September 17, 2015

One of the highlights of homecoming at NWU is the annual Legends and Legacies banquet. That’s where NWU pays special tribute to outstanding alumni for life and career accomplishments.

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Mathematics Major Among Prestigious Boren Scholarship Winners

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May 6, 2014

Three Nebraska Wesleyan University students have each been awarded the prestigious Boren Scholarship, which will send them abroad for one year to develop language skills.

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Math Circle Event Provides Opportunity for Prospective Students, NWU Students to Collaborate

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March 11, 2014

Students from high schools in Lincoln gathered at Nebraska Wesleyan University to participate in a “math circle.”

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Running For Pie (Pi): Math Club to Host Fun Run

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February 16, 2015

Join the Math Club for its fifth annual Pi Day fun run on Saturday, March 14 at 9:26 a.m. Participants can run or walk 3.14 miles around campus and will be rewarded with an apple, strawberry rhubarb, cherry or berry pie.

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NWU Students, Elementary Students Learn From Each Other at Math Night

Published

January 27, 2014

NWU students made beaded bracelets and played cashier with first-graders at Elliot Elementary to help them learn math.

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Students Use Virtual Robot Competition to Build Math, Computer Skills

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May 24, 2013

And when the Louisville Cardinals were hoisting a championship trophy, NWU junior Jacob Herink was working toward hoisting his own trophy — in this case, a remote-controlled helicopter.

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NWU Math Professor Named "Exemplary Teacher"

Published

October 9, 2012

A Nebraska Wesleyan University math professor has been awarded the “Exemplary Teaching Award.”

Kristie Pfabe, professor of mathematics and computer science, was recognized October 2 with the award, which is presented annually by the Division of Higher Education of the Board of Higher Education and Ministry of the United Methodist Church.

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NWU Student Spends Summer at Selective Math Program