2026 News Archive
Begin with the End in Mind Lecture Series Explores How Arts and Humanities Support Caregiver Well-Being
May 01, 2026The 2026 “Begin with the End in Mind” Lecture Series, supported by the Department of Gerontology, featured experts discussing caregiver burnout and how the arts and humanities can foster resilience, meaning, and healing in healthcare and end-of-life care.
Rising Star: Jack Adrian Honored with CPACS Dean’s Award
April 27, 2026Jack Adrian, a criminology and criminal justice student, has been named the College of Public Affairs and Community Service (CPACS) Dean’s Award recipient.
From Research to Recognition: John Ursino Wins Helen Hansen Award
April 27, 2026John Ursino has received the Helen Hansen Outstanding Graduate Student Award, recognizing his academic excellence, leadership, and commitment to impactful research.
UNO Gerontology Students and the Service Learning Academy Host Intergenerational Senior Prom with Omaha Community Partners
April 24, 2026The student-led Senior Prom united middle schoolers, college students, and older adults through service learning, community partnership, and intergenerational connection.
UNO Celebrates 30 Years of Ph.D. in Public Administration, Explores Future of Public Service in Turbulent Times
April 23, 2026The School of Public Administration celebrated this anniversary with a day of discussions.
UNO CPAR Assistant Director Selected as Strategic Data Project Fellow
April 14, 2026Morgan Vogel, Ph.D., has been named a Strategic Data Project Fellow through Harvard University, joining a national network of leaders using data to improve education outcomes.
UNO and Michigan State Researchers Find Cybersecurity Carries a Convenience Tax, Until Your Data Is Actually at Stake
April 01, 2026New research reveals a critical gap in how people approach online safety.
UNO Offutt AFB Testing Center Earns 2026 CLEP Honors Military Achievement Award
March 26, 2026The award is based on exams administered in 2025, and honors centers that expand access to college credit while helping students save time and money. The center will be recognized at a reception in June.
UNO Celebrates 50 Years of the Nebraska Municipal Clerks Institute and Academy
March 20, 2026CPACS Continuing Professional Education Programs leads milestone annual training advancing leadership, professional growth, and community impact for municipal clerks across Nebraska.
Dancing Into New Connections: Dance Program Brings Confidence and Community to Adults with Disabilities
March 04, 2026A UNO study finds that adapted dance classes, like the Across the Floor program, help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities build social skills, confidence, and meaningful connections through movement and creativity.