The University of Nebraska Public Policy Center is proud to be part of a collaborative effort of University of Nebraska-Lincoln faculty across multiple disciplines, working with native tribes and women who own farmland to develop climate-smart tools for community resilience. Engagement of all...
Congratulations on 25 years, Jenn Heetderks! Check out the interview with this amazing and talented member of our team, who has been with the Public Policy Center since it was founded in 1998! “I started right out of university,” Heetderks said. “I graduated in spring of ’98, and Alan Tomkins asked...
by Deborah Shanahan | University of Nebraska Public Policy Center When Jenn Heetderks joined the new University of Nebraska Public Policy Center in 1998 as a fresh graduate to help the inaugural director set up the office, it had three full-time employees. Now, as the center celebrates its 25th...
25th Anniversary Video from University of Nebraska Public Policy Center This video gives an overview of some of the work and impacts of the University of Nebraska Public Policy Center, including the scope of our impacts and some recent partnerships and projects. To learn more about what we've been...
The University of Nebraska Public Policy Center is celebrating 25 years in policy and research. We have collaborated with many partners to bring about real-world solutions in our communities. As a university-wide, multidisciplinary research and outreach unit, we are committed to addressing complex...
Faculty Fellows are faculty within the University of Nebraska system who contribute to the Center’s research, collaborations, and projects. Faculty Fellow status gives formal recognition of their accomplishments and expertise and includes the Fellow in a community of faculty working toward impacting...
The University of Nebraska Public Policy Center is celebrating 25 years in policy and research. We have collaborated with many partners to bring about real-world solutions in our communities. As a university-wide, multidisciplinary research and outreach unit, we are committed to addressing complex...
The University of Nebraska Public Policy Center is celebrating 25 years in policy and research. We have collaborated with many partners to bring about real-world solutions in our communities. As a university-wide, multidisciplinary research and outreach unit, we are committed to addressing complex...
The University of Nebraska Public Policy Center (PPC) is currently seeking a Grants Coordinator to assist with current and future funded projects. The Coordinator will join a diverse research interdisciplinary team within the PPC that engages in a variety of research and consultation activities...
The University of Nebraska Public Policy Center is celebrating 25 years in policy and research. We have collaborated with many partners to bring about real-world solutions in our communities. As a university-wide, multidisciplinary research and outreach unit, we are committed to addressing complex...
The University of Nebraska Public Policy Center is celebrating 25 years in policy and research. We have collaborated with many partners to bring about real-world solutions in our communities. As a university-wide, multidisciplinary research and outreach unit, we are committed to addressing complex...
The University of Nebraska Public Policy Center is celebrating 25 years in policy and research. We have collaborated with many partners to bring about real-world solutions in our communities. As a university-wide, multidisciplinary research and outreach unit, we are committed to addressing complex...
The University of Nebraska Public Policy Center is celebrating 25 years in policy and research. We have collaborated with many partners to bring about real-world solutions in our communities. As a university-wide, multidisciplinary research and outreach unit, we are committed to addressing complex...
The University of Nebraska Public Policy Center is celebrating 25 years in policy and research. We have collaborated with many partners to bring about real-world solutions in our communities. As a university-wide, multidisciplinary research and outreach unit, we are committed to addressing complex...
For 25 Years the University of Nebraska Public Policy Center has provided a unique opportunity for policymakers and researchers to work together to address the challenges of local, state, and federal policy and bring about real-world solutions. Some areas where we focus our efforts include: suicide...
Last Friday, researchers from the University of Nebraska Public Policy Center stood shoulder-to-shoulder with numerous organizations, united in the mission to prevent suicide. Governor Jim Pillen's proclamation of September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month sends a powerful message: We're here...
by Deborah Shanahan | University of Nebraska Public Policy Center Nebraska schools across the state are taking advantage of millions in federal grant funds to better respond to students’ mental health needs. “We’re seeing a good shift in schools in tackling mental health and suicide prevention...
The Nebraska Department of Education, Nebraska Council of School Administrators, Boys Town, and the University of Nebraska Public Policy Center recently partnered to develop a series of live-action and animated videos to educate schools, students, and parents about the Safe2Help Nebraska reporting...
This summer, we welcomed Morgan Gaspar as an Undergraduate Research Assistant. She is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in political science and economics at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Welcome Morgan!
In May, we welcomed Madeleine Grimm as a Research Coordinator. As a recent graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, she earned her BSBA degree with a focus on Economics. She was previously an undergraduate research assistant for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Economics Department. Welcome...