Building Careers and Enriching Lives
![Dr. Lyn Holley](_files/images/lyn-holley-web-page.jpg)
We are so proud of Dr. Lyn Holley for being named as the recipient of the Distinguished Faculty Award from the Academy for Gerontology in Higher Education! Dr. Holley's award presentation will take place at GSA’s 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting, which will be held from November 13 to 16 in Seattle, Washington.
![Dr. Lindsay Wilkinson](_files/images/wilkinson-headshot-web-size.jpg)
Congratulations to Dr. Lindsay Wilkinson for being named as a Fellow in the Gerontological Society of America! This remarkable distinction is awarded for diverse activities including research, teaching, administration, public service, practice, and notable participation in the Society.
![North Omaha Initiative](_files/images/north-omaha-initiative-web.jpg)
The Gerontology department is proud to support a groundbreaking initiative in partnership with the Urban League of Nebraska: bringing education directly to the heart of our community.
![Dr. Marilyn Gugliucci](_files/images/gugliucci-headshot-web-size.jpg)
Join us September 27, 2024 for the 12th Annual Chuck Powell Memorial Lecture! Our featured presenter is Dr. Marilyn R. Gugliucci
![Group of gerontology alumni standing together](_files/images/grads-at-enoa-web-size.jpg)
We are so proud of all of our gerontology graduates (pictured here) who are currently working for the Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging!
![Age Friendly University](_files/images/afu-b.jpg)
UNO is designated as an Age Friendly University!
Leading Provider of Gerontology Education in Nebraska
Since 1972, the Department of Gerontology at the University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) has been educating students about aging. Students and faculty use a multidisciplinary approach to discover the many issues and opportunities facing our world’s rapidly increasing aging population, including independence, health changes, and end-of-life planning.
The Department of Gerontology is a proven, valuable campus resource and the primary provider of gerontology education in the university system.
Programming is available in Omaha, Lincoln, and Online. Education paths include a certificate or minor, or a B.S., M.A., or Ph.D. in Gerontology.
Pioneers in the Field of Gerontology
The department conducts relevant research in conjunction with local and federal agencies that serve the public and its changing needs.
Practical Learning
Completing a practicum enables our students to gain real-life experience working with aging adults and their families. Several of our courses offer service-learning opportunities that extend the study of gerontology beyond the classroom.