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empowering future leaders, fostering inclusive collaboration, creating innovative solutions

  • UNO's Aviation Institute offered its first official UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems) course this summer. Learn more

  • Two UNO Emergency Management students just experienced the trip of a lifetime while attending the Japan: Learning from Disasters Field Mission. Learn more

  • The Department of Gerontology is launching its new campaign, The Courage to Care, as a way to encourage prospective students and mid-career professionals to consider a future in aging. Learn more

  • UNO School of Criminology and Criminal Justice (SCCJ) will be hosting their annual Jailhouse Scramble on Friday, September 15. Learn more

The College of Public Affairs and Community Service (CPACS) proudly serves as home to nationally ranked programs and award-winning faculty recognized as experts in their fields. CPACS was created in 1973 to ensure the university was responsive to the critical social needs of our community and state.

Our mission includes offering the highest caliber educational programs to prepare students for leadership in public service and helping the community solve important problems.

Approximately 3,000 students each year are enrolled in CPACS to pursue undergraduate, graduate and doctoral studies in any of our academic and outreach programs. These students learn the skills and develop the relationships necessary to address the social issues we face on a local and national level.

Office of Equity, Access, and Diversity

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. For assistance or to learn more please contact the Office of Equity, Access, and Diversity.