Mission

The University of Nebraska Rural Initiative identifies opportunities in rural Nebraska and catalyzes experimentation, innovation and collaboration in partnership with rural citizens to enhance the economy of rural areas while promoting sustainable and socially beneficial use of resources.

The Goals of the Rural Initiative are to:

• Foster innovation to realize untapped potential and new value from rural amenities and resources

• Engage with and network rural citizens in creative learning and research environments

• Communicate the work of the University of Nebraska Rural Initiative and other University units performing work relevant to rural citizens