Doane University, like any university or college, relies a lot on its donors and grant givers for day-to-day funds, athletics, programs and research. As a way to help secure that critical funding, Doane hosted One Day, One Doane a fundraising event on March 20, to help meet a fundraising goal that unlocked a $75,000 donation […]
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As the 2025 spring semester comes to a close in just a few weeks, housing applications and deadlines are at the forefront of students’ minds. The deadline for housing applications for the 2025 fall semester was midnight on March 23. Students who missed this deadline will be assigned on-campus housing and charged the full price.
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On Feb 13, thousands of federal workers were laid off, including employees of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) at various places like the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center, National Centers for Animal Health, and the newly built National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility. The layoffs were executed by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE),
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On Feb. 21, the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) officially closed its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) department due to indications from the federal government regarding funding cuts for DEI programs. The U.S. Department of Education issued a statement on Jan. 23: “The U.S. Department of Education has taken action to eliminate harmful Diversity,
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Dear Doane Students, AI is here and the Honors Program capstone course needs your help! Artificial Intelligence (AI) has majorly transformed higher education. As we navigate the role of AI at Doane, we need input from you about your concerns, opinions, and use of AI. Whether you are a residential or non-residential student, an undergraduate
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From the preview on Feb. 26 to the final performance on March 1, “She Kills Monsters” was well-attended, well-performed and well-received by the Doane community. “Now sit back, relax, put your dice away, and enjoy the show,” junior Ella Zubieni said before taking the stage as the lead actress. The story follows Agnes, played by
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National TRIO Day was celebrated on Feb. 22, with Doane TRIO students joining a collaboration of Southeast Community College, Peru State and University of Nebraska-Lincoln students for a day of events. Beth Jacobson, executive director of academic support services, was one of the lead planners for this day. Along with her other responsibilities, she also
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Doane University ushered in a new cohort of Greek fraternity and sorority members in February. While it was initially cold and snowy, many students prevailed through the elements and did their bridge crossings, marches around campus and other Greek initiation rituals, with some of those initiation rituals being a secret to non-Greek life members. “Being
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On Feb. 27, students and staff had the opportunity to engage with France Hoang, CEO of Boodlebox, as he discussed the role of AI in education. Hoang’s visit focused on how AI can be integrated into the classroom through Boodlebox. Hoang’s unique career includes 20 years in national security with service in every branch of
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On Feb. 3, 2025, Nebraska lawmaker Sen. Brian Hardin brought forth a new bill to the Nebraska Education Committee, LB538. The proposed bill would require schools and colleges to adopt policies and training on antisemitism and use the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s definition of antisemitism. This bill is part of a larger nationwide initiative to
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