October 2024 News Archive
Flying Mavericks Secure 16th Straight Nationals Spot With Strong Regional Finish
October 23, 2024With a second-place finish at the 2024 Region 6 SAFECON, the UNO Flight Team has earned yet another invitation to the National Intercollegiate Flying Association’s (NIFA) National Safety and Flight Evaluation Conference (SAFECON).
Four UNO Gerontology Professors Have Earned Prestigious Gerontological Society of America Fellow Status
October 14, 2024Over the past five years, four professors have been named Fellows of the Gerontological Society of America (GSA), one of the most prestigious honors in the field. This recognition highlights their individual accomplishments and underscores the department’s broader impact on advancing research, education, and practice related to aging.
UNO’s Drone Program Secures NSF Grant to Boost Drone Technology for Tribal Communities
October 11, 2024UNO has taken another step forward in drone technology education and research with the recent awarding of a $75,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The grant will fund a project aimed at enhancing community resilience in underserved tribal areas, with a focus on mitigating wind hazards such as tornadoes and straight-line winds.