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At the College of Saint Mary, a microcosm of AI use and tensions in education
Staff from the college presented CLEAR, their artificial intelligence framework for responsible implementation, at the OMAxAI conference in late June. Their journey highlights how the world of education is adapting to the technology and what other organizations can learn about AI use.
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UNO receives $8 million federal award for 3D printing in healthcare, positioning Nebraska for national leadership
The new Nebraska Center for 3D Innovation has been a decade in the making, growing out of UNO’s investment in biomechanics research. The grant from the National Science Foundation will support local collaborations in research and workforce development for STEM in the state.
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Applications open until Sept. 15 for UNL faculty to get funding to bridge research to commercialization
The new Innovation Advancement Fund at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is meant to help university innovations get developed enough that a startup or investor would want to work with it. Up to $20,000 per individual award is available for five-10 spots.
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When does advanced science create entrepreneurs — and does it matter?
A new NSF Engine in Cleveland revives an old question — whether a startup or an incumbent should turn research into products — and brings up a better one: whether that distinction serves the people it’s meant to.
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UNO urges Omaha and wider state to engage with artificial intelligence through AI-CCORE initiative
The University of Nebraska at Omaha began its AI-CCORE initiative with the goals of spreading AI literacy, pairing students with career opportunities and helping local businesses, nonprofits and startups embrace the tech to fit their needs. Offerings include community-facing classes, camps, events and a new exhibit open to the public.
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Students and startups benefit from joining forces to solve real world business challenges
Industry partners and students celebrated their shared accomplishments at the Design Studio Showcase on April 24 at Nebraska Innovation Campus. Third- and fourth-year students in the Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science and Management at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln worked on projects sponsored by local businesses to build real solutions.
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UNL student-led startups share progress following a year of work and $100k investment
Students in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science and Management presented their startups to mentors, faculty and family on April 24. The event marked the conclusion of the 2025-2026 Startup Studio, where four student teams developed their startup ideas bolstered by $100,000 investments and community support.
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Behind the scenes, tech transfer orgs help Nebraska university innovation turn into startups
Nebraska’s entrepreneurship ecosystem is benefiting from startups that grow out of highly technical research at universities. Enabling that transition are tech transfer organizations that build relationships and infrastructure for complex work.
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University legal clinics offer free resources and advice for Nebraska entrepreneurs
University legal clinics are a free resource to help Nebraska entrepreneurs navigate the complex legal challenges that come with starting or scaling a business. The Creighton University School of Law recently launched the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Legal Clinic to serve Omaha. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Weibling Entrepreneurship Clinic assists business owners across the state.
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Creighton Greisch Center for Enterprise Value receives $4 million gift to champion student founders
The donation comes from the Diabetes Care Foundation in its mission to benefit community wellbeing initiatives. Greisch Center for Enterprise Value Director Nathan Preheim discussed what the funding means for future offerings. Students shared the encouragement they’ve experienced to grow their ventures.