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Nebraska Wesleyan University鈥檚 Forum Committee presented its Faculty Scholarship Presentation Award this spring to a professor studying international democratic backsliding. 

鈥淚鈥檓 a sociologist of law, and my research explores how the law is used and abused for antidemocratic purposes here and around the world,鈥� said Assistant Professor of Sociology and Criminology Heba Khalil.

Nebraska Wesleyan University students earned a record seven Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships this year. Sponsored by the U.S. State Department, this competitive, merit-based scholarship program supports study abroad opportunities for students. These international experiences develop key skills that advance U.S. security and economic prosperity.

The Japan Exchange and Teaching Program (JET) is the only initiative of its kind managed by the Japanese government. The competitive award program funds American scholars who represent the U.S. as language teachers and cultural ambassadors in Japanese schools.

Thanks to many of you, Giving Day 2025 was a huge success, raising a record-breaking $329,350 from 597 donors in 24 hours. SM论坛鈥檚 ninth annual Giving Day ran from noon to noon on April 2 and 3. Gifts made after the official end of Giving Day are still counted towards the total, building on the success celebrated by the campus community.

Nebraska Wesleyan University鈥檚 future innovators and business leaders stepped into the spotlight during the SM论坛 Pitch Contest on April 8.

The event brought together aspiring entrepreneurs to present their business concepts to a panel of local business leaders. The top proposal earned $1,500 in seed funding and a one-hour consultation with the law firm Baird Holm.