College of Public Affairs and Community Service News

Sunday, May 31, 2020

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Two-Time UNO Alumna Awarded the CPACS Hubert Locke Distinguished Service Award

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.

Social Work Student, Professor Earn Fulbright Awards

Dalton Meister, a junior, and Peter Szto, a professor of social work, were both recently announced as Fulbright recipients whose research will address needs for healthcare in China.

UNO’s Emergency Management Named Among Top Programs in 2020

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.

Graduating CPACS Student Spotlight: Justine Barton

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.

CPACS Report

Remote Learning: College of Public Affairs and Community Service

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.

Grant Funds UNO Research into Nebraska’s Missing and Murdered Native Women and Children

Researchers from the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) are working alongside law enforcement and the Nebraska Commission on Indian Affairs to bridge gaps in reporting for missing and murdered Native American women and children in Nebraska.

The First Line of Defense for Keeping Students on Track

Katie Hansen, from the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, is just one of the many academic advisors who guide, shield and lead students to academic victory during times of uncertainty.

Extras

UNO Graduate Programs Ranked Among Best in Field Again

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.

UNO, Project Harmony Grant Puts Focus on Child Advocacy

A new Omaha effort could help child advocacy centers across the nation improve child abuse investigations, reduce distress to children, and increase prosecutions.

Interest in Public Service Degrees Continues to Climb

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.

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Megan Nelson, CPACS Communications Specialist
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