Ciobanu received the Omtvedt Innovation Award for Research and Spangler recieved the Ronnie D. Green Professorship in Animal Science
Ciobanu and Spangler Honored at IANR Distinguished Faculty Banquet Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Dr. Dan Ciobanu and Dr. Matt Spangler both received honors at the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources Distingusihed Faculty Banquet held on September 26th.

Dr. Ciobanu was the recipient of the Omtvedt Innovation Award for Research. The Omtvedt Innovation Award recognizes innovation and excellence in teaching, research and extension and is named in honor of Dr. Irv Omtvedt, former department head in animal science and IANR vice chancellor.

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Four Animal Science Students Receive Stipends for Fall Research Projects Friday, September 20, 2024

Four undergraduate animal science majors at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln were awarded stipends to participate in research projects with a faculty mentor this fall.

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The 2024-25 University of Nebraska-Lincoln Rodeo Team
Rodeo Team Starts Season with Top 10 Finishes At Falcon Frontier Days Rodeo Monday, September 9, 2024

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Cornhusker rodeo team began its 2024-25 season with multiple individual top ten finishes over the weekend at the Falcon Forntier Days Rodeo hosted by University of Wisconsin-River Falls.

Freshman Lynsie Lancaster placed sixth in the average in goat tying, while junior Savannah Jensen placed ninth in breakaway roping. In saddle bronc riding, freshman Jadon Skavdahl placed fifth in the second round on his way to a seventh place finish in the average.

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The livestock judging team took home high team overall and high team in reasons at the contest.
Livestock Judging Named High Team Overall at Top Notch Hog Contest Monday, September 9, 2024

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln livestock judging team started its fall schedule with both team and individual honors at the Top Notch Hog Contest on September 5 in Paragould, Ark.

The team was named both high team overall and high team reasons at the contest. Individually, Reid Richards finished second overall and 10th in reasons and Jaylea Pope finished 3rd overall and was the high individual in reasons. Ashlyn Robinson was seventh overall and ninth in reasons, Celilo Brun was second in reasons and Tharyn Barker was sixth individual in reasons.

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An aerial photo of the East Campus Mall
13 Animal Science Employees Celebrate Service Milestones Friday, September 6, 2024

The Department of Animal Science has 13 employees being honored for their years of service to the University during the annual Celebration of Service program on Friday, September 6 .

The employees are celebrating a combined 180 years of service to the University. Thank you to all of our recipients for their continued contributions to our department.

2024 Years of Service Honorees

35 Years
Darren Strizek - Ag Research Technician II

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Over $130,000 in scholarships were awarded on Wednesday
Department of Animal Science Announces Recipients of 2024-25 Scholarships Wednesday, August 28, 2024

The Department of Animal Science at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln had 86 students earn scholarship awards on Wednesday, August 28 at its Annual Scholarship Reception held in the Animal Science Complex.

The 113 scholarships awarded are made possible by contributions from individuals and organizations to support students in the Animal Science program. Over $130,000 in scholarships were awarded to students at the event.

Here is a complete list of the 2024-2025 scholarship recipients.

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