The NCAA’s landmark $2.77 billion settlement is changing college athletics by letting schools share revenue directly with student-athletes for the first time. But in Nebraska, universities and student-athletes are dealing with unresolved issues such as roster limits, gender equity and how this change will alter the business of college sports.

Metropolitan Community College is increasing its presence in Sarpy County as construction begins on its new 144-acre campus. The project is in the initial planning stages and is anticipated to be fully developed over the next 15-20 years. The mixed-use site will offer opportunities for students, employers and the community.

The annual crash course is hosted by UNeMed in the new Catalyst building in Omaha, Aug. 18-22 . Attendees will participate in seminars and hands-on activities related to technology transfer from university research. Applications are open through July 11.

The National Academy of Inventors released its annual rankings of universities with the highest number of U.S. utility patents granted. For the 2024 calendar year, the University of Nebraska system ranked No. 82 globally and No. 49 domestically with 47 patents in total.

The Combine announced the agenda for the annual AgTech Connect Conference centered on the latest agricultural innovations and issues. The agenda goes from July 15-16 at the Innovation Campus in Lincoln. Registration is open through the conference’s website.

The Nebraska Center for Entrepreneurship hosted the final round of a two-day, bracket-style competition earlier this week. Narrowed down from 64 teams of UNL students, four finalists pitched their business plans on stage to a panel of judges in pursuit of the $15,000 grand prize.

The event is run by the Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute at the University of Nebraska and is scheduled from April 28 to May 2 in Lincoln. The conference is focused on tackling global food and water security. Registration for in-person attendance is due April 4.

The Nebraska Center for Entrepreneurship at UNL is accepting nominations for its annual awards celebration honoring entrepreneurs, advocates, students and faculty. Public nominations close March 24.