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UNO’s Aviation Institute Adds Boeing 737 Flight Simulator
The University of Nebraska at Omaha’s (UNO) Aviation Institute is home to a new Boeing 737 Flight Training Device from Flightdeck Solutions (FDS).

CPACS 2023 Alumni Awards for Excellence in Public Service
On March 9, 2023, the College of Public Affairs and Community Service came together, along with University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) Chancellor, Joanne Li, to honor selected alumni for their contributions and commitment to public service in both daily deeds and greater achievements.

Online Programs at the University of Nebraska at Omaha Receive National Recognition
Online programs at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) continue to receive national recognition in newly updated rankings from U.S. News & World Report.

Dean Bartle Elected as President-Elect of the American Society for Public Administration
Dean John Bartle, Ph.D., has been elected to a two-year term as president-elect of the 8,000 member American Society for Public Administration (ASPA).
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UNO Partnership with United Airlines to Provide Career Pathways to the Flight Deck
The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) and United Airlines announced a new partnership to provide career pathways for aviators through Aviate, United’s industry-leading pilot career development program. As an Aviate university partner, former and current UNO students and instructors who apply and are successful in the Aviate selection process will join the program and benefit from the defined path to a lifelong career at United.

Josie Gatti Schafer Named CUMU – Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia Research Fellow
The Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities (CUMU) is proud to announce that Josie Gatti Schafer, Ph.D., has been named the 2023 CUMU-Philadelphia Fed Research Fellow.

Mark Martinez Understands the Significance of Alumni Volunteering at UNO
Alumni volunteering time and talents provides resources for current students, faculty and staff to help ensure future success. It is also a great way to strengthen relationships between alumni, current students and faculty.
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UNO Puts Focus on Students, Social Mobility, and Workforce Development as Part of University of Nebraska’s “Only in Nebraska” Campaign
The "Only in Nebraska: A Campaign for Our University’s Future" campaign will create additional scholarships to help make education affordable, attract more students and keep them in Nebraska. It also will invest in programs such as learning communities which help retain students, provide mentorship and guidance and ensure their timely degree completion.

Congratulations to the 2022 Jerry and Patricia Deichert CPACS Staff Award Winners
Mindy Hunke and James Harrold, Ph.D. were honored with the 2022 Jerry and Patricia Deichert CPACS Staff Award on Friday, December 9, 2022. Dr. Harrold and Hunke demonstrate, through both their daily work and outstanding performance, the finest attributes of exceptional customer service, problem solving, leadership, mentoring, and self-improvement.

CPACS Helps You Fast Track Your Master's Degree
The College of Public Affairs and Community Service’s (CPACS) new Fast Track programs in criminology and criminal justice as well as urban studies, provide an opportunity to decide if graduate school is right for you.