The Prairie Portraits series features founders, funders and community builders from Nebraska's innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem. The post Prairie Portraits: Jenilee Woltman appeared first on Silicon Prairie News.| Silicon Prairie News
ODSA leaders said the recognition by the Nebraska Commissioner of Education opens up additional opportunities for both the Omaha-based trade school and its graduates. Leadership shared their plans moving forward, including expanding its accreditation outside of Nebraska. The post The Omaha Data Science Academy receives accreditation in Nebraska appeared first on Silicon Prairie News.| Silicon Prairie News
In an exclusive conversation with Silicon Prairie News, Gold explains where federal research funding stands after the initial upheaval of the Trump administration’s proposed cuts. For NU, support from the business world is more important than ever — but replacing federal money is far from easy. The post SPN Exclusive: NU President Jeffrey Gold responds to uncertainty after more than $50 million in federal research cuts appeared first on Silicon Prairie News.| Silicon Prairie News
A new $2.5 million co-working and business incubator space hopes to create more job opportunities in this rural community. Combined with two colleges and a rush of new housing, that’s an opportunity to keep students local and, perhaps, reverse a decades-long population trend. The post With a new entrepreneurship space and housing boom, Hastings aims for breakthrough growth appeared first on Silicon Prairie News.| Silicon Prairie News