2024 News Archive
Call for Nominations | UNO Faculty Excellence Awards
January 01, 2025Please consider nominating a colleague for a campus-wide award; nominations are due by March 1.
Second Round of Weitz Innovation and Excellence Fund Open for Proposals
November 22, 2024The second round (2025 proposal cycle) of applications can be submitted through NuRamp.
Key Position Updates in Academic Affairs
November 03, 2024Candice Batton, Tammy Goldsberry, and Jaci Lindburg take on new responsibilities to further the mission of UNO.
National Search Underway for Associate Vice Chancellor for Global Engagement at UNO
October 31, 2024UNO is launching a nationwide search for a visionary, global-minded leader to serve as the Associate Vice Chancellor for Global Engagement (AVCGE).
$1.5 Million in UNO Projects to Strengthen Omaha Community
October 17, 2024UNO is excited to announce the selected proposals to receive funding through the Weitz Innovation and Excellence Fund for the first round.
Celebrating Innovation and Collaboration: The 2024 Faculty Honors Convocation
September 27, 2024The annual Faculty Honors Convocation continues to serve as a testament to the university’s commitment to fostering academic excellence, innovation, and collaborative impact. On September 26, 2024, faculty from a wide array of disciplines were recognized for their contributions.
Spotlight on Success: Call for Nominations for the President’s Excellence Awards
September 24, 2024The President’s Excellence Awards are the University of Nebraska’s most prestigious awards for teaching, research, innovation, and engagement. They recognize individual faculty as well as academic units and teams whose work has had a significant impact on students, their disciplinary fields, the university, and the state.
NU System Leadership Development Program Names New Fellows
September 19, 2024Sixteen University of Nebraska (NU) System colleagues have been selected to participate in a system-wide program that aims to develop the next generation of higher education leaders.
Faculty Recognized for Promotion, Tenure Accomplishments
September 03, 2024Congratulations to the faculty who recently earned promotion and tenure designations.
UNO has an inspiring history of students receiving Goldwater Scholarships on the national stage.
July 01, 2024UNO students continue to secure national scholarships from the Barry Goldwater Foundation, highlighting their outstanding achievements in STEM fields on campus and beyond.
Leading Transformation: Welcoming Desiree Wineland as Senior Advisor for Strategic Initiatives
May 09, 2024Welcoming Desiree Wineland as Senior Advisor for Strategic Initiatives.
Dr. Neal Grandgenett Confirmed as Dean of CEHHS
May 02, 2024Pending final approval by the President and Board of Regents, Dr. Grandgenett will begin his appointment on July 1st, 2024.
UNO Chapter of Phi Kappa Phi Inducts 2024 Class
April 24, 2024A new class of inductees was welcomed into to the Phi Kappa Phi honor society's University of Nebraska at Omaha's (UNO) Corinthian Chapter on April 15, 2024.
Gaylene Armstrong, Ph.D., Named Dean of the College of Public Affairs and Community Service
April 17, 2024Pending final approval by the President and Board of Regents, Dr. Armstrong will begin her appointment on July 1st, 2024.
Academic Affairs Townhalls with Senior Vice Chancellor He
April 16, 2024Academic Affairs is hosting two townhalls to discuss the Weitz Innovation and Excellence Fund
Instructional Faculty Salary Increases
February 21, 2024Through 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.
UNO's Detachment 470 Claims Fifth Place in Flyin’ Irish Basketball Tournament
February 09, 2024AFROTC Detachment 470 stunned the crowd at the University of Notre Dame’s annual “Flyin’ Irish Basketball Tournament."
UNO Implements New Policy Addressing Transfer Credits and General Education
January 02, 2024The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) has announced policy changes set to reshape the landscape for students transferring general education credits.
Erin Pleggenkuhle-Miles starting as a Leadership Faculty Fellow
January 02, 2024Academic Affairs has announced Erin Pleggenkuhle-Miles, Ph.D., as a Leadership Faculty Fellow starting in January 2024.
Melanie Bloom, Ph.D., Appointed Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
January 01, 2024The University of Nebraska at Omaha is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Melanie Bloom, Interim Dean for the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), as the permanent Dean for the College of Arts and Sciences, pending final approval by the President and Board of Regents.