ALEC in the News Archive

Aug 13, 2019

ALEC Twitter Post Featured on KLKN News

On Tuesday morning an ALEC Twitter post highlighting two outstanding ALEC students was featured on the KLKN News "You Post, We Report" segment. Incoming students, Faith Santana and Megan Fehr, committed a year of service to Nebraska FFA, its members and the agriculture industry as State Officers. Santana and Fehr, along with five other team members, were responsible for facilitating FFA conferences, meeting with business and industry representatives, traveling statewide to FFA chapters, serving as delegates at the National FFA Convention, and more.

Aug 1, 2019

Dr. Helen Fagan named Rotary Paul Harris Fellow

Dr. Helen Fagan, ALEC Assistant Professor of Practice and Director of Leadership Engagement for the Rural Futures Institute, joins the ranks of UN Ambassadors, an astronaut, a Nobel Prize Laureate and more as a Rotary International Paul Harris Fellow.

Jul 25, 2019

Natalie Jones, a senior AESC student, writes for IANR's Growing magazine

IANR's Growing magazine features a story about Prairie Pines written by Natalie Jones, a senior Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Communication student.

Jul 17, 2019

48 ALEC Students Named to CASNR Dean’s List

48 ALEC students were named to the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Dean’s List for Spring 2019. Qualification for the CASNR Dean’s List is a minimum 3.75 grade-point average based on a four-point scale and minimum of 12 graded semester hours.

Jun 20, 2019

Agricultural Education student, Caleb tenBensel, reflects on his time abroad in Rwanda

ALEC Students, 2019 study abroad, Africa Mount Bisoke, photo courtesy of Caleb tenBensel

In May, a group of students led by Dr. LJ McElravy and Dr. Nathan Conner traveled to Rwanda to learn about the history, culture, agricultural and environmental practices of the region. In addition, the group explored and studied how arts-based digital storytelling techniques can be used for engaging public audiences in positive change movements.

Junior Agricultural Education major, Caleb tenBensel, from Cambridge, Nebraska reflects on his time abroad.

Jun 6, 2019

Meet Kara Bruns, ALEC Alumni

Kara Bruns, ALEC Alumni, talks about what graduating from UNL means to her and her future.

Jun 4, 2019

ALEC's Former Department Head to Lead the University

Susan Fritz, Craig Chandler | University Communication

Susan Fritz, ALEC tenured faculty and former department head, will be leading the University as interim president-elect. Fritz will assume the title of interim president on Aug. 15 following the departure of current NU President Hank Bounds.

Jun 3, 2019

ALEC Student among Rural Futures fellows to serve in Nebraska communities

Courtney Albrecht, ALEC Senior, will be joining 8 other University of Nebraska-Lincoln Rural Futures Institute’s students with the Student Serviceship program this summer. The RFI program will send students out in the rural communities to help with community improvement projects as part of their summer mentorship program. It will connect students with mentors from the community to complete strategic, future-focused projects.

May 3, 2019

Jason Headrick Receives Outstanding Graduate Studies Award

Photo courtesy of Greg Nathan, University Communications

Jason Headrick, Agriculture Leadership Education and Communication doctoral student and graduate assistant, received an award for his Outstanding Graduate Research & Creative Activities.

Apr 24, 2019

ALEC Faculty to Receive Promotion & Tenure

ALEC Faculty that received promotion & tenure

Three of ALEC's faculty were part of the 98 Nebraska faculty that received 2019 promotion and tenure.

Apr 11, 2019

Dr. Lloyd Bell honored with NU Teaching Excellence Award

On April 9, 2019 the winner of the University of Nebraska's most prestigious faculty award for Outstanding Teaching and Instructional Creativity was announced by President Hank Bounds. Dr. Lloyd Bell, professor in the Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, was the recipient of that award. The award recognizes individual faculty members who have demonstrated meritorious and sustained records of excellence and creativity in teaching.

Mar 25, 2019

Dr. Helen Fagan provides perspective regarding Inclusive Leadership Development

Dr Fagan, Director of Leadership Engagement at Rural Futures Institute and an Assistant Professor of Practice in Leadership Engagement in ALEC, provides an insightful perspective regarding Inclusive Leadership Development of current and emerging leaders in this white paper.

Mar 22, 2019

#The Husk catches up with Dr. Dann Husmann

AESC student Cade Adamson from ALEC's 341 class, talks with the Dr. Dann Husman, PGA Golf Management Director. Dr. Husman talks about the opportunities provided to their students after graduation.

Mar 14, 2019

ALEC was represented at the CASNR's Award Luncheon!

ALEC's motto, "Developing Human Potential", was evident at the CASNR Award Luncheon. Two of ALEC's student workers, and two faculty members were nominated for awards. Mirissa Scholting, ALEC Student Ambassador, won the Outstanding Student Worker Award!

Feb 15, 2019

Dr. Gina Matkin gives the UNL December Commencement Address

Dr. Gina Matkin, associate professor in agricultural leadership, education and communication at Nebraska, gave the commencement address at the graduate and professional degrees ceremony for the December graduates.

Feb 14, 2019

Drs. Balschweid and Lodl answer the questions about Science Literacy and why it is important

Dr. Mark Balschweid, ALEC Department Head, and Dr. Kathleen Lodl, Associate Dean and State 4-H Program Leader, answer the question, "Why is Science Literacy important to the public?".

Feb 14, 2019

ALEC Associate Professor of Practice, Matt Kreifels, is in the Spotlight!

ALEC's very own, Matt Kreifels, is in the "Faculty Spotlight" in the IANR News!

Feb 6, 2019

AESC Student Featured in IANR Student Spotlight

Halle Ramsey, an Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Communication student from Ord, NE discusses her experiences at UNL and what she plans to do in the future.

Feb 5, 2019

Dr. Lloyd Bell Receives Al Sick Award

Dr. Lloyd Bell, professor in the Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication, receives the Al Sick award for outstanding service to the Nebraska FFA Alumni at the 2019 Nebraska FFA Alumni & Supporters Convention.

Jan 28, 2019

Dr. Helen Fagan, ALEC Assistant Professor of Practice Kicks off Our Nebraska Events

Dr. Helen Fagan, an assistant professor of agricultural leadership, education and communication will deliver the keynote address "Every Story Matters" at the Our Nebraska events. Dr. Fagan, is the chief executive officer and founder of the Global Leadership Group.