Nebraska is home to many accredited institutions of higher education. The University of Nebraska is the largest university with campuses in Kearney, Lincoln, and Omaha.
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There are many public and private colleges and universities in the state of Nebraska that include research universities, community colleges, master's degree-granting institutions, and special-focus institutions. The major universities in the state are:
University of Nebraska-Lincoln: Located in the city of Lincoln in the US state of Nebraska, the University of Nebraska is a public research university. It is the oldest and largest university in the state. The university was established in 1869, two years after Nebraska reached statehood. There are about 24,593 students enrolled in the institution every year, supported by a staff of 1,597 faculty members. Social sciences, engineering, geology, mathematics, music, and architecture are the major courses offered. Harvey Perlman is the chancellor of the university.
Bellevue University: Located in Bellevue, Nebraska, Bellevue University is a private not-for-profit educational institution. It was founded in 1966. The university has an enrollment of 8,278 students each year. The various education programs offered by the institution include security management, business, information systems, criminal justice, and management courses. The president of the university is Mary Hawkins.
Wayne State College: Established in 1910, Wayne State College is a four-year public college in the Nebraska State College System in Wayne, Nebraska. It has an enrollment of 3,571. The college started as a State Normal School in 1910 and went on to become the Wayne State College in 1963. Arts, humanities, business, technology, education, natural and social sciences are the major academic programs offered. Mr. Curt Frye is the president.
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