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Peru State College employee has a memorable night at the Keith Urban concert
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Fells, Joys to Lead Peru State ROAR Campaign, Hansons Return to Assist
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Peru State to Celebrate Area Communities on September 17
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Peru State to Honor the late Dale Thomas and First Responders September 3
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Student Wellness and Recreation Focus of Construction Project
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Dr. Daryl Long Honored with Distinguished Service Award
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Ingram Recognized as NSCS Teaching Excellence Award Winner
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College and Community Work Together for City-Wide Clean-Up
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Students Attend Nebraska Museums Association Conference
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Dr. Daryl Long to receive Distinguished Service Award
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PBL Success at Nebraska PBL State Leadership Conference
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Six Recently Inducted into Peru State College's Alpha Chi
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Rock Creek and Sacred Heart Students Top Winners at Peru State College Art Day
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Peru State College to Host "Everything You Need to Know About Sexual Assault in Nebraska"
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Spring Choir Concert 2022
For Immediate Release: (Peru, Neb.) – The Peru State Concert Choir and Women's Choir will share a season finale performance on Thursday evening, April 7, at 6 pm in the Performing Arts Center on the College’s campus. This event is free and open to the public. Join Peru State Choirs for their first public performance since December 2021. The repertoire is diverse, and the concert features collaborative faculty artists Mr. Mark Benson and Dr. Josh Roach. The choirs are under the direction of Dr. Matt Hill, associate professor of music/director of choral activities. #### ...Read more



Peru State Choirs to present "Magic of Christmas" with open house to follow
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Peru State alums join first all-Black crew to officiate an NSAA playoff semifinal game
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Peru State College to Recognize First Generation College Day
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Area children invited to Boo Bash at Peru State and Fall Festival with Trunk-or-Treat in downtown Peru
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Second Annual Giving Day for Peru State – Oct. 21, 2021
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Fritz Stehlik Elected To Peru State College Foundation Board
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Saul Flores presents The Walk of Immigrants at Peru State
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Peru State College students enjoy a day of kayaking paddle boarding and fishing.
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Bob and Mary Bohlken Endow Peru State College Scholarship
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Peru State College recruits large freshmen class, sees growth in graduate programs.
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Peru State College to Participate in 9/11 Memorial & Museum’s Education Exhibition
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Peru State Distinguished Speaker Series featuring game designer Gordon Bellamy
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Peru State College announces Spring 2021 President's and Dean's Lists
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Teaching Excellence Award winners recognized at Peru State commencement
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Pam and Fred Robertson receive 2020 Distinguished Service Award
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Peru State College holds ribbon cutting for completed ADA project
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Fendrick elected Vice President of Public Relations for Nebraska PBL
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Guhde-Egger re-elected as Nebraska Phi Beta Lambda Vice President of Technology
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Governor of Texas names Obamehinti to Chair of Diabetes Council
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Peru State College Announce Fall 2020 President’s and Dean’s List
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Peru State Distinguished Speaker Series to feature Lt. Colonel Olga E. Custodio, USAF (Retired) Fighter Pilot, STEM Advocate and Trailblazer
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Nebraska DAR awards Hanson with Distinguished Citizenship Award
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Peru State Celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day with Second Annual Unity Brunch
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Peru State Celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day with 2nd Annual Unity Brunch
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Peru State is highest ranked Nebraska-Based Online Graduate Program for Curriculum and Instruction.
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Peru State is Highest Ranked Nebraska School for Affordable Non-Profit Colleges.
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Peru State College Ranked #5 Best Online College for 2020 by BestValueSchools.com
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Peru State tops most affordable list of online Nebraska colleges for third year
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Bartlett appointed vice president of Barbershop Harmony Society Central States District
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Mahan appointed associate editor for American Criminal Justice Association Journal
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Renae Mixan awarded the James G. and Mavis Green Scholarship for incoming freshmen
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Phi Beta Lambda brings home 57 awards including 9 first place finishes from State Leadership Conference
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Advocate and #WhyIStayed creator, Beverly Gooden, visits Peru State College
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Peru Theatre Company attends the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival
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Advocate and #WhyIStayed creator, Beverly Gooden, to speak at Peru State
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Schneider to retire after eight years as head football coach at Peru State
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Peru State students present at Kappa Delta Pi International Convocation
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Updated: Peru State Choirs to present "Magic of Christmas" with open house to follow
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Peru State wins six first place awards at regional criminal justice conference
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Hayes voted Vice President of Region 3 for American Criminal Justice Association and Lambda Alpha Epsilon
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Explorer, sailor and photographer, David Thoreson, visits Peru State College
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Area children invited to Boo Bash at Peru State and Fall Festival with Trunk-or-Treat in downtown Peru
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Peru State ranked fifth best online college in nation for affordability
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Nebraska State College System's 2025 Strategic Plan Set, Partnerships and Pathways
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Peru State College Signs Transfer Agreement with Iowa Western Community College
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Peru State College Signs Transfer Agreement with Highland Community College
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17 Peru State students win chance to compete at National Leadership Conference
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Assistant Professor of Art at Peru State College displays art show at the Warren Cultural Center
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Peru State tops most affordable list of online Nebraska colleges for second year
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Stigge, Cielocha and Herron elected officers of Southwestern Association of Parasitologists
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Mia King, Charles Kosmicki and Kylee Combs named winners at Peru State’s third Annual Art Day.
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Austin Guhde-Egger awarded the James G. and Mavis Green Freshman Scholarship
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Marilyn Schlake recognized with 2019 Thousand Oaks Alumni Excellence Award
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Peru State hosts choral invitational in newly remodeled Performing Arts Center.
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eCampus.com Announces Partnership with Peru State College to Increase Access to Affordable Course Materials
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Phi Beta Lambda brings home 75 awards including 20 first place finishes from State Leadership Conference
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Peru State College staff members attend conference for the benefit of transfer students
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Phelps-Roper speaks to Peru State College about lessons learned from leaving Westboro Baptist Church
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Peru State’s Council for Exceptional Children hosts First Annual Exceptional Bobcat Sports Camp
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Peru State to screen "Resilience: the Biology of Stress and the Science of Hope"
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Kappa Omicron Rho attends National American Criminal Justice Association / Lambda Alpha Epsilon Conference; brings home four national trophies.
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Peru State College to provide tuition assistance to students and families impacted by the floods.
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Peru Theatre Company to present “Behind Closed Doors” as part of The Disco Citizens
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Loughlin presents on Elizabeth Shepley Sargent at part of celebration of Women’s History Month.
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Mainstreet Bank collaborates with Peru State art students to create new seal
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ESU4 and Peru State College partner to address Southeast Nebraska's shortage of teachers
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Peru State College welcomes teachers and teacher candidates for Engaging Educators Conference
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Dr. Paul Turman, new Chancellor of the Nebraska State College System, visits Peru State
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Barry Jurgensen presents “Forever Free: Walk into History” in honor of Black History Month
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Jesse McCartney to visit Peru State, sponsored by Campus Activities Board
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The Core Ensemble Returns to Peru State, features Dracyn Blount in Of Ebony Embers
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Peru Theatre Company presents Heart Attacks! during week of Valentine's Day.
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Speaker, author, ESPY Award winner, Aaron Thomas visits Peru State campus
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Peru State College and the University of Nebraska at Omaha sign agreement to promote graduate study in athletic training
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Core Ensemble performs chamber music theatre work celebrating Harlem Renaissance
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NEBRASKAland Foundation to honor Dr. Sara Crook among distinguished Nebraskans at Statehood Day Celebration
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Peru State College Criminal Justice program nationally ranked for affordability
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Peru Day Care receives grant from the Nemaha County Development Fund Foundation
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Teacher candidates from Peru State College celebrate another successful Brain Quest
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Peru State to provide scholarships to Diversified Foods and Seasonings’ employees and their families
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Mason White elected to Nebraska Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators Board
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Peru State College Recognized by National Strength and Conditioning Association
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Peru State College’s Career Challenge celebrates diversity and determination
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Sydney Armbruster intersects housing and healthcare on Episode 17 of Rural Futures Podcast
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Thirty-five choirs compete in Peru State College’s show choir competition
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Peru Theatre Company invites community to the final production of the fall
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Criminal Justice students and faculty bring home 13 trophies, Top Percentage Award from regional conference
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Peru State and Johnson-Brock Elementary collaborate on Social Studies Fair
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Peru State College ranked nationally for best online Business Management program
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Peru State College’s Art Gallery hosts “Sugar Coated” by Professor Susan Moore
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Peru State College alumni, Rachel Henry, announced winner of the 2018 Inspire Award
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Peru State College nationally ranked among most affordable accredited online colleges
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Region invited to celebrate Peru State’s “Road Trip” homecoming on Oct. 5 weekend
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Rachel Henry is a finalist for the Inspire Award of Excellence in Business
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Starbucks coffee now available in the Bobcat Den on the Peru State campus.
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New resident assistants, living learning community mentors greet class of 2022
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Peru State alum, Dr. Feyi Obamehinti, appointed to Texas Diabetes Council
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Peru State alum, Kesha Beethe speaks to Board of Trustees Scholars from Nebraska State College System
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Next Steps in Chancellor Search for Nebraska State College System Chancellor Carpenter Announces Retirement
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Senator Floyd Vrtiska receives award for Distinguished Service to Peru State
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Curt Tomasevicz explores how support from Nebraska and overcoming fear defined three Olympic appearances
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City of Peru, Peru Community Impact Group, Peru State College to collaborate on April 27’s citywide cleanup day
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Phi Beta Lambda brings home 96 awards including sixteen first place finishes from State Leadership Conference
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Peru State to recognize Alcohol Awareness and Sexual Assault Awareness in April
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Peru State hosts 25th annual Greater Southeast Nebraska Mathematics Challenge
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Peru State College named #3 in nation for online criminal justice program.
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Bailey Bindle warns against buzzed driving in advance of St. Patrick's Day.
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Peru State will host 25th annual Greater Southeast Nebraska Mathematics Challenge
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Peru State welcomes Debbie White as new Vice President of Administration and Finance
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Janice Gilmore to present at Peru State as part of Diversity and Inclusion Awareness Month.
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Derby Johnson thanked for his continuing commitment to Peru State and the Nebraska State College System
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Peru State students present at 2018 Society of Health and Physical Educators Conference
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Peru Student Education Association makes valentines for Hillcrest Care Center
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Peru State named third most affordable online Masters Degree in Entrepreneurship
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Peru State College will host Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commemoration program
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Nebraska Chamber of Commerce and Industry announces scholarship for Peru State's Trey Nelson
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Week of activities in remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. announced at Peru State
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Meints to conduct Menotti’s Amahl and the Night Visitors at Omaha Conservatory
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Peru State students, faculty and staff sign Performing Arts Center beam
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Reeves confirmed as Under Secretary of Veterans Affairs for Memorial Affairs
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Omaha Jaycees name Alec Gorynski one of Ten Outstanding Young Omahans for 2017
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Distinguished Speaker Series brings Nebraska speaker to campus, Aaron Davis
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Nebraska State College System Board names Anderson, Davis and Holtz to Peru State’s emeritus faculty
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Billups, Naber featured in Senior Art Exhibition at Peru State Art Gallery
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Peru State Theatre Company to host workshop by Nebraska playwright Becky Boesen
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Night traffic again able to find Peru; aid accidentally summoned from Rohan
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Peru State Choirs present concert, Heritage, to celebrate state and campus sesquicentennials
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Area children invited to Boo Bash at Peru State and Trunk-or-Treat in downtown Peru
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New faculty member, Nate Netzer, brings nanotechnology and National Science Foundation grant to campus research with students
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Peru State to participate in three community Steamboat Trace Gran Fondo and Festival
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MONA exhibit, John Falter: Historical Illustrator and Jazz from Life, on display at Peru State
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Governor Ricketts reappoints Dr. Darolyn Seay to Nebraska Professional Practice Commission
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Daryl and Peggy Long named Grand Marshals of Peru State Homecoming Parade
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Region invited to celebrate Peru State’s sesquicentennial during “Once a Bobcat, Always a Bobcat” homecoming on Oct. 28 weekend
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Dr. Gul Ahmad to be Lead Guest Editor of the Journal of Tropical Medicine
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School of Education receives grant for book clubs in low-income, high-mobility school
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Peru State's vegan dining options earn 100% satisfaction from students responding to PETA
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Peru State’s Feeding 44 adds new services with help from Nebraska Methodist College’s Occupational Therapy and Nursing programs.
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Randy Reeves nominated for Under Secretary of Veterans Affairs for Memorial Affairs
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Chuck Schroeder art show, Elders: Character Over Time, at Peru State Art Gallery
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Peru State students sought for AmeriCorps positions in Nebraska City Public Schools
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Peru State named Top 25 Online Military-Friendly University in the Nation
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College 101 event receives grant from Nemaha County Development Foundation Fund
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After a difficult start, Peru State provided NASA-approved solar viewers to 5000+ school age students in southeast Nebraska.
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Peru State Announces New Scholarship for Veterans and Active Duty Military Service Members
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Van Gundy creates video about eclipse with focus on Auburn, eclipse safety
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Harshbarger again named to Phi Beta Lambda National Awards Program Committee
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Peru State Sesquicentennial Committee attends Proclamation Ceremony with Governor Pete Ricketts
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Phi Beta Lambda wins 13 top-ten national awards, plus two chapter awards from Anaheim.
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Media Advisory: Campus Closed on July 4; Peru State to participate in Brownville's Freedom Celebration
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Kappa Omicron Rho attends National American Criminal Justice Association / Lambda Alpha Epsilon Conference; brings home six national trophies.
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Governor Ricketts proclaims June 20 special day of anniversary for Peru State
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Bartlett is quarter-finalist for Music Educator GRAMMY, receives Legacy Award
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Dr. Jared Bartels in "Teaching of Psychology Journal" - published earlier in 2017
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Peru State College Commencement to be held Saturday, May 6; Governor Pete Ricketts to speak
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Peru State College online Masters in Education recognized among top 10 in nation
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Alberts elected Vice President of Technology for Nebraska’s state Phi Beta Lambda organization.
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City of Peru, Peru State College to collaborate on April 28’s citywide cleanup day
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Peru State Phi Beta Lambda win more than 80 top ten finishes including 12 first place awards.
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Peru State College’s online Business Management Program recognized among top 50 in nation
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Governor Pete Ricketts Appoints Treyten Nelson to serve as NSCS Student Trustees
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Musician and mental health activist, Vijay Gupta, to visit Peru State for Distinguished Speaker Series
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Peru State College Mathematics Club will host the 24th annual Greater Southeast Nebraska Mathematics Challenge
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Peru State Campus Activities Board to host Dylan Scott and LANco for St. Patrick’s Day Concert
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Peru State Alum and former U.S. congressman, Robert Dinsmore Harrison, would be 120 today.
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Peru State education students visit HTRS for team building event using math, language arts and physical education.
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Nebraska Sesquicentennial Commission names newly planned Steamboat Trace Gran Fondo a Signature Event.
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American Criminal Justice Association/Lambda Alpha Epsilon Regional Conference, Lincoln, October 2016
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Rocky Mountain Educational Research Association Conference, Reno, Nevada, October 2016
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Nebraska Psychological Society PERK Conference, Bellevue University, November 2016
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Peru State College “Charter Event Celebration” recognized as a Signature Event by Nebraska Sesquicentennial Commission.
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Peru State students, faculty host and compete at American Criminal Justice Association conference.
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Peru State students attend Phi Beta Lambda National Leadership Conference.
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Peru State Theatre Company in collaboration with P.R.I.D.E. and the Black Student Union to present AFTER ORLANDO: An International Theatre Action.
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Peru State College student organizations collected more than 220 pounds of food drive.
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Peru State political science class conducts survey of legislative candidates on topic of election reform.
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149th anniversary of first day of classes at Peru State College; Campus featured in Legacy of Nebraska 2017 Calendar
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Peru State College to host Olympian Amy Van Dyken as part of the 2016-2017 Distinguished Speaker Series
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Area children invited to Boo Bash at Peru State and Trunk-or-Treat in downtown Peru
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Peru State to host forum on LB 268 and lifting the 2015 ban on the death penalty in Nebraska.
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Teacher preparation at Peru State College receives congratulations and approval from state
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V-12 Program Alum, Jackson Howard, named Grand Marshal of Peru State Homecoming Parade
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Whitni Redman, Jay Bryant and Gul Ahmad published in “Veterinary World.”
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Paul Hinrichs receives lifetime achievement award from the Nebraska Association of Teachers of Mathematics.
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Region invited to celebrate Peru State’s 96th annual homecoming Saturday, Oct. 1
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Peru State alum, Joseph Fauver, speaks at Rotary conference for Nebraska and Iowa.
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Peru State’s Phi Beta Lambda earns national recognition and members earn 12 top ten national awards.
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Akademos and Peru State College Partner to Reduce Course Material Costs and Improve the Textbook Adoption Process
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Bailey Kuhlmann takes first place in Powerlifting (Raw) at Cornhusker State Games.
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Center for Engaged Learning is new name for ongoing community engagement at Peru State
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Teacher Preparation at Peru State College receives congratulations, national accreditation
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Peru State College Commencement to be held Saturday, May 7 at 10 a.m. Park Avenue and Campus Entrance Donor Dedication at 1 p.m.
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City of Peru, Peru State College to collaborate on April 29’s citywide cleanup day.
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Peru State Times brings home five Golden Leaf Awards from Nebraska Collegiate Media Association, Nies named NCMA president.
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Peru State Times brings home five Golden Leaf Awards from Nebraska Collegiate Media Association, Nies named NCMA president.
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Peru State Black Student Union hosts diversity conference; joins Red Cross Club and Wayne State College to donate to domestic violence shelter.
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Peru State announces winners of the 23rd Annual Greater Southeast Nebraska Mathematics Challenge
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Peru State’s Phi Beta Lambda earns 17 first place awards at state conference.
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Governor Ricketts extends state college bonding authority, allowing renovation of Peru State College theatre and event space.
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Peru State College to host Nebraska’s National Association of Teachers of Singing Spring Workshop
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Nebraska State College Board of Trustees okays demolition of Peru State’s Neal Hall.
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Peru State College Masters in Education named fourth best online program in nation.
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Peru State College to host Nebraska’s National Association of Teachers of Singing Spring Workshop
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Peru State College Masters in Education named fourth best online program in nation.
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Nebraska State College Board of Trustees okays demolition of Peru State’s Neal Hall.
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Peru State unveils new historical marker as part of run-up to sesquicentennial anniversary.
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Peru State College announces results from 43rd Annual High School Business Contest
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Hogue to serve as Director of Marketing and Communications at Peru State College
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Peru State National Alumni Association’s annual chili feed and fall athlete recognition planned for Feb. 20
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Dr. Naser Alsharif to speak on “Being Muslim in America” at Peru State College
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Former Assistant Surgeon General, Retired Rear Admiral Dr. Ali Khan to visit Peru State
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Peru State College announces February 2016 on-campus events open to public
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Anderson to exhibit retrospective on art and career at Peru State College
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President Hanson delivers commencement address to graduates of Southeast Community College-Lincoln
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Peru State alum named Outstanding New Elementary Principal of the Year.
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Petersen wins bronze prize at 2015 American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) Nebraska “Show.”
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Peru State College students present at 2015 Nebraska Psychological Society Undergraduate Conference.
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Kyle Ryan recognized as E-Learning Innovator in Education by the University of Nebraska Medical Center
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Johnson-Brock Sixth Graders Participate in 27th Annual Peru State Social Studies Fair
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York, Kansas City natives crowned 2015 Peru State Homecoming King and Queen
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Southeast Nebraskans invited to celebrate Peru State’s 95th annual homecoming Saturday, Oct. 3
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Registrations now being accepted for 95th Annual Peru State Homecoming Parade
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Peru State to unveil Oak Bowl’s new bronze sculpture at 5 p.m. this Saturday, Aug. 29 before football vs. Central Methodist University
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Rural Health Symposium at Peru State College Scheduled for September 25
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Dr. Kyle Ryan Recognized as an E-Learning Innovator in Education by the University of Nebraska Medical Center
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Peru State claims 18 top 10 finishes at PBL national competition in Chicago
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Peru State Alumni Rolinda Sample named CEO of Kansas Heartland Girl Scouts
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