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Mavericks are making news. Follow the latest headlines to learn about our dedication to students, our national recognition for community engagement and Division I athletics, and the opportunities to excel in scholarship and research. Students, faculty, staff and alumni are changing the landscape of our community every day.

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Help the College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media during Wear Black, Give Back!

In the College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media (CFAM) our students find the right balance of academics and application to prepare them for their careers. Whether that means teaching, creating, performing or communicating.

CFAM graduates know their educational experience will help them make an impact in the world.

Wear Black, Give Back starts at noon on Wednesday, October 7, and lasts until noon on Thursday, October 8. However, we have opened early which means you can give NOW!

Support the School of Communication students

Support the School of Music students

Support the School of the Arts students

You can help in two ways:

Make your gift now to one of our many programs you would like to support.
Share this page and your support on social media with the hashtag #WearBlackGiveBack.

Additionally, every donor of $75 or more will receive a limited edition Durango building block set!

You could help us earn $1 million for UNO scholarships!

John Morgan, an Omaha North High School graduate who earned his degree from UNO is supporting Wear Black, Give Back with the biggest giving day challenge yet. During Wear Black, Give Back’s lucky 7th year, kicking off on Oct. 7, if donors collectively make 7,000 gifts to UNO, John will give $1 million to support scholarships at UNO! It’s the 7-7-7 challenge! Every gift matters. Help us make history alongside John Morgan. Make your gift of $5 or more today!

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Supporting CFAM Students Never Gets Old

Supporting CFAM Students Never Gets OldWear Black Give Back, CFAM, School of the Arts, School of Communication, School of Music, College of Communication Fine Arts and MediaWear Black. Give Back 2026

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New Season of UNOTheatre Begins!

Dead Man's Cell Phone by Sarah Ruhl. Directed by Dr. Amy Lane

In a world where the technology that was created to unite us, has in fact isolated us, Jean finds a ringing cell phone that belonged to a dead man. By answering the calls, Jean falls into his life and creates her own connections, trying to answer the question: what does it feel like to find love or acceptance in an isolated and digital age?

October 1-3, 8-10 at 7:30 P.M.
October 4 & 11 at 2:00 P.M.
Weber Fine Arts

Student ASL Interpretation performance Friday, October 2.

Pay-What-You-Can performance Thursday, October 8.

Free ticket with MavCard for UNO students, staff, and faculty.

Get your tickets at unotheatre.com

About the UNOTheatre

In addition to their involvement in university theatre productions, theatre students regularly collaborate with Omaha’s theatre community and take part in for-credit internships.

Through in-class and production work, students gain valuable life skills including discipline, collaboration, communication, research, planning, meeting deadlines, and problem-solving.

For more information, visit School of the Arts

Start here to visit UNO and CFAM

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UNOTheatre opens a new season

Dead Man's Cell Phone

College of Communication Fine Arts and Media, School of the Arts, UNOTheatreDead Man's Cell Phone

Sep 29, 2025 12:00 AM

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Celebrated for his versatility as a painter, muralist, and sculptor, Bill J. Hammon was a titan of Omaha’s mid-century art scene. During his career, he produced a remarkable body of work including numerous commissions that remain part of Omaha’s cultural landscape.

This exhibition presents the first-ever retrospective of Hammon’s work, offering a long-overdue look at the artist’s influential career, creative range, and enduring contribution to our city’s artistic heritage.

Reception October 2 from 5:00-7:00 P.M.

Gallery admission is free and open to the public.

Hours: 9AM–4PM M-F Closed Oct 19-20 (student holiday)

Weber Fine Arts Building
6505 University Dr S
Omaha, NE 68182-0012

unoartgallery@unomaha.edu
402.554.2796

About the UNO School of the Arts

The University of Nebraska at Omaha School of the Arts is located on Dodge Campus inside the Weber Fine Arts Building. The School of the Arts provides a rigorous education in the arts. Our programs develop artists and scholars though the powers of observation, reflection, critical analysis, and above all, creativity.

Our students come to understand the relationship between the arts and our communities’ well-being, seeing expression as a means to connect diverse ideas and people.

For more information, visit School of the Arts

Start here to visit UNO and CFAM

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Bill J. Hammon / Mid-Century Omaha

Celebrated for his versatility as a painter, muralist, and sculptor, Bill J. Hammon was a titan of Omaha’s mid-century art scene.

College of Communication Fine Arts and Media, UNO Art Gallery, School of the ArtsCelebrated for his versatility as a painter, muralist, and sculptor, Bill J. Hammon was a titan of Omaha’s mid-century art scene.

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There's nothing like taking a campus visit. It's your chance to walk through our facilities, meet faculty, and sit down with one of our academic advisors.

We are the College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media (CFAM). There are three schools that make up CFAM. The School of Communication, School of Music and the School of the Arts.

Start here to visit UNO and CFAM

Start the conversation with one of our CFAM Academic Advisors

School of Music - Adam Hilt ahilt@unomaha.edu

School of Communication - Megan Lee meganlee@unomaha.edu

School of the Arts - Madison Bowman madisonbowman@unomaha.edu

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CFAM Spotlight

Come To Campus And Take A Closer LookCollege of Communication Fine Arts and Media, Campus Visit, Visit CFAMA campus visit is the best way to understand what your life at UNO could look like.

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CFAM Calendar

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Three Distinct Schools. Hundreds of Events. One Creative College

The College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media (CFAM) at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) is comprised of three distinct schools: the School of the Arts, the School of Communication and the School of Music. CFAM is also home to KVNO 90.7FM radio and UNO TV.

Each semester, CFAM produces and hosts hundreds of unique events (more than any other college on campus) that showcase the Maverick spirit of our students, scholars, guest artists and other professionals who help enrich the arts, culture and humanity of our community.

Check out these resources for the most up-to-date information on news and events for our college! So no matter what you love, there’s always something interesting going on.

CFAM Commencement

Celebrate graduating CFAM students with our online commencement ceremony, which includes the conferral of undergraduate degrees and individual recognition of graduates’ achievements.

SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
Art Gallery, Theatre Season, Reading Series, Guest Artists, and Special Events
School of the Arts Events Schedule

SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION
MavForensics, Conferences, Workshops
School of Communication Events Schedule

SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Concerts and Events
School of Music Events Schedule

KVNO 90.7FM
Classical Music Radio
Listen Live at kvno.org

UNO TV
Campus Television and Maverick Digital Media
UNO Television

Follow UNO CFAM on social media to get informed no matter where you are.

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/UNOCFAM/

Twitter https://www.twitter.com/UNOCFAM/

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/UNOCFAM/

Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@UNOCFAM

Additional Sources for News and Events:

UNO Events https://events.unomaha.edu/
Bullseye Student News https://www.unomaha.edu/news/bullseye/index.php
Maverick Daily for Faculty and Staff https://www.unomaha.edu/news/maverick-daily/index.php

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The Broadcast Education Association (BEA) has ranked the School of Communication Audio Program 5th in the nation based on the creative achievement of students. The Audio Program is part of the Journalism and Mass Communication unit that includes MavRadio and Radio I and Radio II classes that are led by award-winning faculty member Jodeane Newcomb Brownlee.

The rankings are based on the results from the annual BEA Festival of Media Arts. The BEA Festival is the preeminent international media competition focused on student and faculty creative endeavors.

In the last five years, nearly 6,000 student creative works were submitted from more than 300 member institutions worldwide for BEA’s extensive juried process.

The BEA rankings take a unique approach to the evaluation of academic media programs. Instead of being an overall evaluation of an academic unit’s curriculum and structure, the rankings are done by student success, quality and consistency of student’s works. This includes the quality of the productions such as writing, editing, mixing, content, and vocal quality.

The media categories include Audio, Documentary, Film & Video, Interactive Multimedia & Emerging Technologies, News, Scriptwriting, and Sports.

2023 BEA School Rankings

In addition to being the 5th ranked Audio Program in the nation, and #1 in Nebraska, the School of Communication's Journalism and Mass Communication program is ranked 34th overall in the nation.

The Broadcast Education Association is a highly acclaimed national organization supporting educators, students, and professionals. The association holds its Festival of Media Arts in conjunction with its annual convention. I’m so proud our students’ and faculty audio programs are showcased and awarded by this prestigious organization. The rankings attest to the hard work and creative efforts our students and faculty put forth and we celebrate this achievement.Dr. Heather Hundley, School of Communication DirectorLeft

About the Broadcast Education Association (BEA)

The BEA is the premier international academic media organization, driving insights, excellence in media production, and career advancement for educators, students, and professionals. There are currently more than 2,000 individual and institutional members worldwide.

Want to learn more? Contact Dr. Heather Hundley, School of Communication Director, hhundley@unomaha.edu

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School of Communication Audio Program Ranked 5th In Nation

School of Communication Audio Program Ranked 5th In NationSchool of Communication, Audio ProgramThe Broadcast Education Association (BEA) has ranked the School of Communication Audio Program 5th in the nation based on the creative achievement of their students.

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Over the course of the program, participants earn 60 credit hours toward a Masters of Fine Arts degree in Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, Poetry, Playwriting, Screenwriting, or Young Adult.

Get started with the Master of Fine Arts in Writing

Want to get started writing your bucket list?

Contact Kevin Clouther at kclouther@unomaha.edu

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Write your bucket list.

MFA in Writing

MFA in WritingGet your MFA in Writing from the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO).

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