2016 News Release Archive
French's work links cortisol levels to politics
November 30, 2016New York Public Radio consults with French's lab on election stress.
Joe Allen featured for commitment to community engagement
November 30, 2016Community Service is labor of love for Allen.
National Geographic features biology service learning project.
November 30, 2016A collaborative project between UNO biology students and Omaha Northwest High School was recently featured in National Geographic as a “Next Generation Environment Leaders Project.”
Bricklayer now in nearly 50 schools
November 30, 2016Math faculty team up with Information Science and Technology faculty to bring coding to local schools.
Proulx and Metcalf received NILA Awards
October 28, 2016Patrice Proulx named French Teacher of the Year and Jennifer Metcalf receives Language Educator Award.
Geography/Geology fun at Lights On After School
October 28, 2016Geology faculty participated in a "hands-on" event at the Sapp Fieldhouse as part of the annual celebration of the Lights On After School. Over 1,000 pre-school – elementary school age children attended.
"There's a need for good writing and good communication skills in any field," says Price
October 28, 2016Calihan Price hooked on Creative Non-fiction.
$1.5 Million Grant Funds Hormone, Social Behavior Research
October 06, 2016NIH grant will fund collaborative research investigating how the hormone oxytocin affects social behavior.
Celinscak wins $10K Vine Award
October 03, 2016Mark Celinscak wins the Vine non-fiction prize for "Distance from the Belsen Heap: Allied Forces and the Liberation of a Nazi Concentration Camp" (University of Toronto).
Irish Literature and History program takes students and community members to Ireland
September 30, 2016100 years after 1916 Easter Rising, students travel through Ireland’s past.
Backpacking-style study abroad program takes students through Italy to experience its history first-hand
September 30, 2016Participants returned from Italy with more independence, better problem-solving skills, a deeper appreciation of the concept of ‘Renaissance,’ and some well-worn soles.
Symposium explores impact of Vietnam War
September 30, 2016"The Vietnam War: Lessons and Legacies" is free and open to the public. Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to attend.
UHOP seeks more diverse doctors
August 30, 2016Live Well Nebraska Magazine features Urban Health Opportunities Program. Photo by Sarah Hoffman, Omaha World-Herald
Carp and Taylor earn pretigious graduate fellowships
August 30, 2016Sarah Carp and Jack Taylor, both members of the Callitrichid Research Center, are UNO's Presidential Graduate Fellows for 2016-2017.
Students research biodiversity in Costa Rica
August 30, 2016The Biodiversity in Costa Rica program is an experience driven program that focuses on the natural history of plants and animals, the importance of biodiversity, and the examination of successful conservation efforts.
Dr. Shelton Hendricks
August 23, 2016In memoriam, Dr. Shelton Hendricks, Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences 2001-2007, Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience.
Biotechnology and German major Dechow hopes to build a career around two majors.
July 28, 2016Dechow credits "getting involved" with academic success.
UNO undergrads compete with PhD students in Writing Contest
July 28, 2016Intelligence Community students take second in USSTRATCOM competition.
Mathematics and Computer Science team up for OPS Pilot
July 28, 2016Artifacts within the Minecraft world were created by OPS students.
Arts & Sciences students take "Best" in 3 of 4 categories at 2016 Research and Creative Activity Fair
July 28, 2016Members of Paul Davis' molecular parasitology lab pose for photo at the 2016 RCAF. Bartlett, far right, takes "Best."
Tomcak recognized for initiative and being student centered
June 30, 2016Rachel Tomcak honored with inaugural Advisor of the Year award.
Alumna Hooked on Carp Research
June 30, 2016Biology Graduate Sarah Gaughan travels to China to study Asian carp
Alex Bauer advises "Get Involved."
June 30, 2016International Studies major Alexandra Bauer seeks a broader, more flexible experience.
The War against Toxoplasmosis
June 30, 2016Biology students' research collaboration includes University of Nebraska Medical Center and University of Nebraska Kearney.
Award-winning publication explores placemaking on the Great Plains
June 30, 2016Dando's article "Virtually Constructing a Great Plains: Booster Impacts on Plains Viewing" wins Hewes Award.
Ehresman heads to The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
May 29, 2016Jeff Ehresman, neuroscience major, was inspired to study the brain after witnessing a child with hydrocephalus.
Math department hosts 4th Annual High School Calculus Bee
May 29, 2016Over 1000 students come to see "Math, the Musical." 700 from over 20 schools attended the Calculus Bee.
Outstanding Majors receive awards at Student Honors Convocation
May 29, 2016Shelby Dechow receives Dean's Award from Dean David Boocker and Chancellor John Christensen.
UNO explorers leave their mark in the sand
May 29, 2016Geology field trip includes Great Sand Dunes National Park.
You Can Make the News
May 26, 2016Geology field trip includes Great Sand Dunes National Park.
The Legacy of the Herbarium: Science, History, Beauty, Adventure
June 01, 2015Feature story on the herbarium and Dave Sutherland and Bob Egan.