Our Vision
The University of Nebraska at Omaha is recognized as the premier Metropolitan University throughout the United States and the world.
Our Mission
As both a Metropolitan University of distinction and a Carnegie Doctoral Research institution, the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) transforms and improves the quality of life locally, nationally, and globally.
Our Core
UNO is an urban public research university educating people of the world. We innovate for the public good through pragmatic and impactful research and discovery. We advance the social and economic mobility of our learners and serve our communities through inclusion rather than exclusion. We assume responsibility for workforce and economic development within our state and beyond. We devote each day to transforming lives.
Our Values
Excellence
We focus on exceptional education, groundbreaking research, and the life-long success of our students and alumni.
Engagement
We strengthen our community through the transformative power of shared resources, dynamic collaboration, and sustained partnerships.
Inclusion
We create an environment that is welcoming, open, and diverse. We commit to the accessibility of our campus and academic programs, and ensure a respectful and safe campus environment.
Discovery
We foster a culture of critical thinking and creativity and uphold the rigorous pursuit and exchange of knowledge.
Integrity
We embody the highest of professional and ethical standards.
Maverick Spirit
We exemplify strength, resilience, curiosity, independent thinking, and entrepreneurism in our everyday deeds and collective endeavors.