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Suzanne & Walter Scott Foundation Makes $23 Million Investment in UNO, UNMC Scott Scholars
The gifts from the Suzanne & Walter Scott Foundation were made through the University of Nebraska Foundation as part of Only in Nebraska: A Campaign for Our University’s Future. The campaign is a historic effort to engage at least 150,000 benefactors to give $3 billion to support University of Nebraska students, faculty, academic and clinical programs and research to address the needs of the state.
UNO and OPS Continue Collaboration to Support Future Educators Through Teacher Scholar Academy
This initiative assists students in their pursuit of teacher certification and fosters their professional development. Upon completing their college education at UNO, participants are expected to assume full-time educator roles within OPS.
UNO Launches Durango’s Advancement and Support Hub (DASH)
DASH is designed to welcome and engage students, build and foster community collaborations, and create opportunities for professional development and social mobility.
University of Nebraska Mourns Passing of Longtime Supporter Bill Scott
The University of Nebraska community is mourning the passing of Bill Scott, who together with his wife Ruth was one of the most transformative donors in the university’s history. The Scott family confirmed Bill Scott’s death Tuesday at the age of 93.
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Get in the Game: Maverick Athletics Ticket Information
With 16 Division-I sports teams, the Omaha Mavericks are hitting the ice, the court, the field, the pitch, the track, the pool, and the green throughout the year. Learn how you can cheer on the Mavs in person this season!
UNO Student Researcher on a Mission to Enhance Maternal and Infant Health in Nebraska and Beyond
Priyanka Chaudhary has a keen interest in understanding the intersection between pregnant women and how they can adopt a healthy lifestyle — and the impact this has on birth outcomes in Nebraska.
Casting Call for UNO Marketing Materials
The UNO Office of Strategic Marketing and Communications (MarComm) is looking for students to tell us their UNO story and help us show what it means to be a Maverick by being featured in UNO marketing and communications materials.
A Different World Trade Center, A Different World
In the time between Erin Grace's last visit to New York City in July 2001 and her most recent trip in 2024, the United States has changed dramatically. But despite the tension and uncertainty in today's world, many are working to create a safer future.
Suzanne & Walter Scott Foundation Makes $23 Million Investment in UNO, UNMC Scott Scholars
The gifts from the Suzanne & Walter Scott Foundation were made through the University of Nebraska Foundation as part of Only in Nebraska: A Campaign for Our University’s Future. The campaign is a historic effort to engage at least 150,000 benefactors to give $3 billion to support University of Nebraska students, faculty, academic and clinical programs and research to address the needs of the state.
Flag Lowering for Alfred "Rusty" Crawford
The UNO flag will be lowered on Wednesday, March 13, in memory of retiree Alfred "Rusty" Crawford.
National Strategic Research Institute Appoints Four UNO Researchers as Fellows
A group of four faculty from UNO will join colleagues from across the University of Nebraska (NU) System to boost research contributions tied to national security.
UNO and OPS Continue Collaboration to Support Future Educators Through Teacher Scholar Academy
This initiative assists students in their pursuit of teacher certification and fosters their professional development. Upon completing their college education at UNO, participants are expected to assume full-time educator roles within OPS.
UNO Launches Durango’s Advancement and Support Hub (DASH)
DASH is designed to welcome and engage students, build and foster community collaborations, and create opportunities for professional development and social mobility.
The UNO Division of Innovative and Learning-Centric Initiatives (ILCI) Discusses Artificial Intelligence with the Nebraska Examiner
Members of the UNO Division of Innovative and Learning-Centric Initiatives authored an article in the Nebraska Examiner to discuss how the division and the university are committed to providing support for students, faculty, and staff as artificial intelligence (AI) technology advances.
Scholarly Publishing at Little or No Cost!
UNO Libraries supports open access (OA) publishing at UNO through participation in agreements with scholarly publishers, which enable UNO authors to publish their articles OA in selected journals at little to no cost to themselves.
UNO Researchers at Forefront of Cybersecurity in American Ports
Two UNO faculty members are studying the vulnerabilities present in both onboard systems and at shipping and receiving ports, highlighting potential weaknesses such as false data manipulation in ship navigation systems and GPS spoofing attacks on port infrastructure. They are also analyzing how cyber-attacks affect different systems and their consequences.
Parking and Transit Updates
Recent updates from UNO Parking and Transit Services.
If You're Goin' My Way Exhibit Opens
‘If You're Goin' My Way: Getting Around UNO' exhibit runs through May 8, 2024, on the first floor of Criss Library.
UNO Discount Available for 2024 YP Summit Tickets
The Greater Omaha Chamber's Young Professionals (YP) Summit is the country's largest young professionals’ conference – and it’s happening right here in Omaha; March 28.
University of Nebraska Mourns Passing of Longtime Supporter Bill Scott
The University of Nebraska community is mourning the passing of Bill Scott, who together with his wife Ruth was one of the most transformative donors in the university’s history. The Scott family confirmed Bill Scott’s death Tuesday at the age of 93.
Suffrage Song Exhibit Opens
This exhibit in the Osborne Family Gallery will run through May 9, 2024.
International Women’s Day Puts Spotlight on Nebraska’s Women-Owned Businesses
International Women’s Day is on March 8. NBDC is celebrating the significant contributions of women-owned businesses in Nebraska.
Connection for Prevention: NCITE Researchers Travel East to Learn, Speak about Prevention Efforts
Several NCITE experts traveled east to attend three prevention-focused conferences in late January and early February. "There really is something to be said about being there in person and observing and interacting with people who are in this space doing this work," said NCITE's Andrea Walker.
Nebraska APEX Accelerator Part of "One-Stop" Office Hours for Business Owners
The Nebraska APEX Accelerator, in partnership with other resource organizations, will participate in Banker, Accounting, Insurance, Legal (B.A.I.L.) Open Office Hours in Omaha.
Flag Lowering for Susan Baker
The UNO flag will be lowered on Tuesday, Feb. 27, in memory of retiree Susan Baker.
UNO Names Katie Welchans Employee of the Month, February 2024
Welchans was praised for going above and beyond to support her colleagues and fostering an inclusive atmosphere for students, faculty, and staff.
Flag Lowering for Gordon Hansen
The UNO flag will be lowered on Friday, Feb. 23, in memory of retiree Gordon Hansen.
Travel Requests, Expense Reporting and Approvals Moving to Firefly
Beginning Feb. 29, University of Nebraska (NU) System faculty and staff will be able to submit travel requests, expense reports and act on travel approvals through the new travel application in Firefly.
UNO Academic Advising Council Names Corbyn Ayer Advisor of the Month
Ayer was nominated by her peers for her dedication to student success.
Instructional Faculty Salary Increases
Through dedicated efforts from both senior academic leaders and the UNO AAUP, an agreement has been reached that will increase the base salary for 46 full-time Instructors and Lecturers from across all of the colleges.
Flag Lowering for William Clute
The UNO flag will be lowered on Wednesday, Feb. 21, in memory of retiree William Clute.
Shirley and Leonard Goldstein Papers Open to Researchers
The manuscript collection documents the humanitarian work, World War II service, and family history of the Goldsteins.
This Month in Service Learning
Read about all of the service learning activities happening across campus each month.
UNO Receives $11 Million NIH Grant to Combat Cardiovascular Diseases
UNO has reached a significant milestone in the fight against cardiovascular diseases with the receipt of an $11 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).