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Teresa Negron, Executive Director of You Turn, is one of 12 professionals that make up the 2020 cohort of UNO's nationally-accredited Certified Public Manager program.

Graduates from UNO’s College of Public Affairs and Community Service (CPACS) are found all over the nation leading others and sharing their expertise.

The Wear Black, Give Back Campaign was record-breaking for the UNO College of Public Affairs and Community Service (CPACS).

As one of only a few similar labs in the country, this lab will enhance student learning opportunities and professional development. 

The Grace Abbott School of Social Work named their first-ever Student Spotlight Award winner, Heather Spaur.

Emily Wright, Ph.D., of the UNO School of Criminology and Criminal received the honor from the Division of Victimology.

A hectic year has not stopped the UNO Department of Gerontology from making waves and big changes to their degree programs.

From preparing for public health disasters to distinguishing the signs of someone experiencing domestic violence, faculty members within the College of Public Affairs and Community Service have answers.

Despite the challenges 2020 presented, the UNO College of Public Affairs and Community Service continues setting the bar for public service excellence in the Midwest and beyond.

A hectic year has not stopped the UNO Department of Gerontology from making waves and big changes to their degree programs.

In need of a refresh? Explore the many new offerings from the UNO School of Public Administration's Professional Programs.

This year's CPACS Alumni Awardees are diverse, civic-minded, and revolutionary to the field of public service.

Justin Nix, Ph.D., of the UNO School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, recently received an honor from the American Society of Criminology.

Two outstanding, civic-minded alumni have been named recipients of this year’s CPACS Alumni Award: Jason M. Melton and Michelle Zych.

UNO’s School of Public Administration Professor, Angela Eikenberry, Ph.D., was recently selected as a Fellow by the National Academy of Public Administration.

Dr. Amanda Randall received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Nebraska Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers.

Kelley, a UNO social work professor, will join a community of scholars who are dedicated to serving their peers.

UNO’s College of Public Affairs and Community Service experienced record-breaking enrollment this semester.

UNO Criminology and Criminal Justice associate professor gains national exposure as an expert on policing.

The UNO Center for Public Affairs Research continues making impactful strides statewide.

UNO’s Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies (BMS) Degree is the newest partner with the Air Force’s Education and Training Command.

The 2020 Nebraska Center for Justice Research (NCJR) Annual Report was just released.

A new initiative from NASA Nebraska Space Grant + EPSCoR launches in light of social distancing.

An impressive Omaha community leader who also doubles as an actor, director, and alumna of the Division of Continuing Studies (DCS) was named this year’s recipient of the CPACS Alumni Award.

The College of Public Affairs and Community Service (CPACS) is proud to announce new faculty hires this fall.

Aileen Warren, Associate Vice Chancellor for Human Resources at UNO and UNMC, Goodrich Scholar and Omaha community leader has received the 2020 CPACS Alumni Award.

Faculty experts within the UNO School of Criminology and Criminal Justice have gained national exposure on policing in response to national protests.

It’s more important now than ever to serve in the public service field.

For many students in UNO's Master of Public Administration program, coursework and classroom lessons are helping them support their communities during the pandemic.

Two outstanding alumnae of the Department of Gerontology are recipients of this year’s CPACS Alumni Award: Marcia Adler and Esther Okamkpa.

Catch the highlights from another successful year within the UNO College of Public Affairs and Community Service.

UNO’s School of Criminology and Criminal Justice annually recognizes community leaders and students who excel in the field and in the classroom.

The University of Nebraska at Omaha’s (UNO) Emergency Management and Disaster Science program was recently ranked No. 8 in the nation by Affordable Schools: 20 Best Affordable Online Bachelor’s Emergency Management Degree Programs in 2020.

An esteemed two-time UNO alumna, and very active member of the community, Betty G. Foster, PhD, was named this year’s recipient of the Hubert Locke Distinguished Service Award.

The UNO College of Public Affairs and Community Service (CPACS), is thrilled to announce the recipient of the 2020 Division of Continuing Studies Dean’s Award: Justine Barton.

UNO School of Criminology and Criminal Justice's Professor Emeritus, Sam Walker, Ph.D., serves as an expert in Chicago's civilian-led policing efforts.

The UNO College of Public Affairs and Community Service continues to be the home to nationally ranked graduate school programs, according to the 2021 U.S. News & World Report rankings.

The UNO College of Public Affairs and Community Service is here to serve our students, faculty, staff, and community. Catch the latest updates on how the College continues to serve our students remotely through the Coronavirus.

The Nebraska Center for Justice Research (NCJR) of the UNO College of Public Affairs and Community Service (CPACS), just published the 2019 Adult Justice in Nebraska Report.

The College of Public Affairs and Community Service continues to experience significant increases in enrollment, and an increased interest in the field of public service.

The Goodrich Scholarship Program application process is now open; applications due March 1.

Our CPACS graduates join the ranks of hundreds of thousands of UNO alumni from the university's 110-year history including educators, professional athletes, four-star generals, senators, actors, business owners and beyond who have continued to break barriers and carve out their own Maverick story.

The UNO Department of Gerontology invites you to our upcoming Begin with the End in Mind Series; March 20.