UNL College of Law renames its Space, Cyber and Telecommunications Law Program [Video]

A University of Nebraska-Lincoln program responsible for training attorneys versed in laws around space, technology and armed conflicts is getting a rebrand in conjunction with its 15th anniversary.

The Space, Cyber and Telecommunications Law Program at the Nebraska College of Law is changing its name to the Nebraska Space, Cyber and National Security Law Program, the university said Wednesday.

Jack Beard, a retired U.S. Army Judge Advocate General and professor of law who directs the program, said the name change clarifies the mission and offerings for students.

The college determined “Cyber” encompassed a wide range of technologies, including telecommunications, intellectual property, First Amendment speech, and privacy law — “anything involving information,” according to Beard.

And “National Security” was added to reflect Nebraska Law’s close relationships with the U.S. Department of Defense, different military commands, and other government agencies and private businesses.

“The decision was made some time ago that we …