Cherish Nebraska: A new vision for the University of Nebraska State Museum

Susan J. Weller, is the director of the University of Nebraska State Museum of Natural History. 

Prior to coming to UNL, she was executive director and curator at the J.F. Bell Museum of Natural History at the University of Minnesota, serving as faculty member and first female director of the Bell Museum. She demonstrated commitment to advancing academic missions and science education programs.

Weller earned a bachelor’s degree in biology with honors from Grinnell College in 1982 and a doctorate in zoology from the University of Texas in 1989. 

“The University of Nebraska State Museum is truly a jewel and an engine of innovation in the museum field,” Weller said. “I feel very honored to have been selected as its next director.”

Weller provides academic, professional and executive leadership as director of the NU State Museum. 

Established in 1871, the University of Nebraska State Museum is the state's premier museum of natural history focused on promoting discovery in natural science, fostering scientific understanding and interpretation of the Earth’s past, present and future and enhancing stewardship of the natural and cultural heritage of Nebraska through world class exhibits, collections and special events.