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Gaylene Armstrong, Ph.D., Named Dean of the College of Public Affairs and Community Service
Pending final approval by the President and Board of Regents, Dr. Armstrong will begin her appointment on July 1st, 2024.
CPACS Alumni Honored for Outstanding Public Service Contributions
These individuals, celebrated for their dedication to both everyday acts of service and significant accomplishments, embody the core values of integrity, stewardship, volunteerism, leadership, and a commitment to social justice and human dignity.
UNO’s College of Public Affairs Excels in U.S. News & World Report’s Latest Graduate Program Rankings
In the latest release from U.S. News & World Report, the UNO College of Public Affairs and Community Service has once again showcased its excellence in graduate program rankings.
UNO's School of Criminology and Criminal Justice Secures Top Ten Rankings in U.S. News & World Report's Online Program Update
In a recent update of U.S. News & World Report rankings, the UNO School of Criminology and Criminal Justice has demonstrated its commitment to excellence in online education, with several programs achieving top ten national rankings. Notably, the Online Master’s in Criminal Justice Program has secured a position in the top 10 nationally for the seventh consecutive year, jumping from #10 to an impressive #7. Additionally, the Online Criminal Justice Program for Veterans has been recognized at #4 in the country.
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UNO's Nebraska Center for Justice Research Addresses Prison Crowding and Classification: Insights from Legislatively Funded Project
In response to prison crowding concerns, the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) initiated a project in August 2021, supported by Legislative Bill 380 (LB380). Partnering with the Nebraska Center for Justice Research (NCJR), the NDCS aimed to assess the classification and progression of individuals within the prison system. This legislatively funded project sought to identify inefficiencies within the NDCS system, particularly focusing on classification, and propose areas for improvement.
UNO Grace Abbott Training and Supervision Academy Enhances Nebraska Behavioral Health Workforce with BHECN-ARPA Grant
In a significant move to bolster Nebraska's behavioral health workforce, UNO's Grace Abbott Training and Supervision Academy has leveraged opportunities provided by the Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska (BHECN) through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The school has successfully implemented Project REST (Reflect and Explore in Supervision Training) to support clinicians overseeing provisionally licensed behavioral health providers across the state.
Unlocking Academic Excellence: UNO's Alpha Sigma Lambda Induction Ceremony
UNO's Eta Beta Chapter of Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society, sponsored by the Division of Continuing Studies, welcomed 84 new members at a ceremony and reception on November 30. This annual event, a tradition since 1990, honors students in the Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies (BMS) program who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement.
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UNO's Juvenile Reentry Mentoring Project Garners Nationwide Attention
In 2011, recognizing the significant gap in mentorship opportunities for delinquent youth, particularly those who have committed serious law violations and are detained, the Juvenile Justice Institute (JJI) at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) took proactive steps. Understanding the need, the JJI initiated a course dedicated to mentoring delinquent youth, aiming to match university undergraduates with youth transitioning back into the community.
A New Home: the TRAC Program Partners With the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice
The TRAC (Transforming, Renewing, Achieving, and Connecting) Program has partnered with the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Nebraska at Omaha to provide post-secondary classes for incarcerated individuals. The program will continue to operate through funding from private donors and under the leadership of Dr. Sadaf Hashimi, an Assistant Professor in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice.
UNO Awarded $750,000 NSF Grant for Pioneering Collaborative AI Chatbot Governance and Design for Emergency Management
The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) is thrilled to announce the receipt of a substantial three-year grant worth $750,000 from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The grant, covering the period from October 2023 to September 2026, is part of the esteemed NSF Division of Computing and Communication Foundation's Design Accountable Software System program.