Welcome to the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. Some of our College highlights include:
28 programs of study and two pre-professional programs — Some of our programs include animal science, food science and technology, fisheries and wildlife, agribusiness, pre-veterinary medicine, forensic science, professional golf management, etc.
Scholarship and financial assistance — Forty-nine percent of our students receive scholarships. We also provide low-interest loans to students with financial need.
Ensuring Your Future Program — We guarantee that any CASNR graduate who completes this program and actively seeks employment, will receive at least one job offer relevant to the graduate's academic program within the first six months following graduation.
CASNR Cares — This program provides a single contact for parents, students, faculty and staff seeking assistance in navigating the university’s student services programs. The goal is to ensure each student becomes acclimated to the campus environment, engaged in their own education and has every opportunity to be successful.
One-on-one faculty advising — All of our students receive individualized advising and guidance throughout their college career.
Student Highlights
Colleen Zajac - Fisheries and Wildlife
Spent a summer working in a National Park in Alaska! Colleen Zajac worked as a park ranger in the Western Arctic National Parklands in Kotzebue, Alaska leading Junior Ranger classes where she taught Inupiat children about Arctic animals, wilderness survival, and the ecology of the tundra.
Courtney Cubrich - Forensic Science/Pre-Medicine Spent the summer interning at the Dodge County Morgue! Courtney Cubrich spent the summer interning at the Douglas County Morgue observing autopsies that are performed by the various pathologists who work at the morgue. After viewing the autopsies, she wrote up a short journal entry summarizing any medical and forensic science information she had learned while viewing a particular case.
CASNR Alumni Football Reunion and Benefit Silent Auction — September 11, 2010 prior to the Nebraska-Idaho game. Information and Order Form.
Salute to Graduates — Photos from the Spring 2010 event are available.
Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program — For more information click here.
New On-line Degree Completion Program — Click here for more information.
Experience the Power of Red Open House — View information about our fall open house.
Faculty Highlights
Dr. Larkin Powell-Associate Professor of Conservation Biology and Animal Ecology Dr. Larkin Powell teaches courses in the school’s fisheries and wildlife program, including field courses to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and Puerto Rico.
Adriel Husereau-Animal Science Trains Killer Whales at Sea World! Adriel launched out into the field of marine animal training at Sea World resorts right after her graduation from UNL in 2007. She now trains killer whales ranging in age from 2 years to 33 years. “They are so smart; they test and challenge you every day. It is pretty surreal at times, but always wonderfully exciting and challenging.”
