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UNMC creates new scholarship program to address rural nursing workforce woes

Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner OMAHA — To help respond to a Nebraska rural nurse shortage, the University of Nebraska Medical Center plans to award 30 full scholarships with federal funding it secured for its new Rural Nebraska Nursing Fellowship. The awards will cover tuition, fees and books for a two-year Bachelor of Science […]

Visit Nebraska reveals 70 featured stops for travelers in 2026 ‘Passport’ program

Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Nebraska’s tourism agency has announced this season’s 70 featured sight-seeing destinations in the popular Visit Nebraska “Passport” program. Jenn Gjerde was appointed new executive director of the Nebraska Tourism Commission, also known as Visit Nebraska. (Courtesy of Visit Nebraska) The program guides Nebraskans and out-of-state visitors to […]

Connect with OPA: Tenaska Center for Arts Engagement grand opening

Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — In addition to Broadway shows and concerts, Omaha Performing Arts offers a range of education and community engagement events. But, this month? It’s a special installment, as KMTV’s series takes you inside the Tenaska Center for Arts Engagement ahead of the venue’s grand opening. […]