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Staff Excellence: Kate Earnhardt’s Selection to the NACADA Emerging Leaders Program
The University of Nebraska at Omaha’s (UNO) Division of Continuing Studies (DCS) proudly highlights our staff excellence by announcing that Kate Earnhardt, one of our dedicated academic advisors, has been selected for the prestigious NACADA: Global Community for Academic Advising Emerging Leaders Program (ELP). Established in 2007, this program fosters leadership among members from diverse backgrounds and underrepresented populations within the academic advising community.
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Dr. Todd Armstrong Named Interim Director of UNO's School of Criminology and Criminal Justice
The University of Nebraska at Omaha has named Dr. Todd Armstrong as the interim director of its School of Criminology and Criminal Justice. Armstrong, who has a long academic and research career spanning more than two decades, is expected to enhance the school's reputation for quality and impact in research and education.
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UNO Appoints Dr. Yu-Che Chen as Interim Director of Public Administration School
The University of Nebraska at Omaha has appointed Dr. Yu-Che Chen as interim director of its School of Public Administration. Chen brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to public service to his new role, along with a clear vision to enhance the school's standing and impact.
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Gaylene Armstrong, Ph.D., Named Dean of the College of Public Affairs and Community Service
Pending final approval by the President and Board of Regents, Dr. Armstrong will begin her appointment on July 1st, 2024.
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UNO's Nebraska Center for Justice Research Addresses Prison Crowding and Classification: Insights from Legislatively Funded Project
In response to prison crowding concerns, the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) initiated a project in August 2021, supported by Legislative Bill 380 (LB380). Partnering with the Nebraska Center for Justice Research (NCJR), the NDCS aimed to assess the classification and progression of individuals within the prison system. This legislatively funded project sought to identify inefficiencies within the NDCS system, particularly focusing on classification, and propose areas for improvement.
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UNO Grace Abbott Training and Supervision Academy Enhances Nebraska Behavioral Health Workforce with BHECN-ARPA Grant
In a significant move to bolster Nebraska's behavioral health workforce, UNO's Grace Abbott Training and Supervision Academy has leveraged opportunities provided by the Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska (BHECN) through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The school has successfully implemented Project REST (Reflect and Explore in Supervision Training) to support clinicians overseeing provisionally licensed behavioral health providers across the state.
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UNO Aviation Insitute's Flying Mavs Place In Top Ten at National Competition
The University of Nebraska at Omaha Flight Team, known as the Flying Mavs, secured a commendable 10th place at the 2024 National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) National Safety and Flight Evaluation Conference (SAFECON). The event, held in Janesville, WI, during the week of May 13, marked the 15th consecutive year that the Mavericks qualified for this prestigious national competition.
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UNO's School of Criminology and Criminal Justice Secures Top Ten Rankings in U.S. News & World Report's Online Program Update
In a recent update of U.S. News & World Report rankings, the UNO School of Criminology and Criminal Justice has demonstrated its commitment to excellence in online education, with several programs achieving top ten national rankings. Notably, the Online Master’s in Criminal Justice Program has secured a position in the top 10 nationally for the seventh consecutive year, jumping from #10 to an impressive #7. Additionally, the Online Criminal Justice Program for Veterans has been recognized at #4 in the country.
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UNO’s College of Public Affairs Excels in U.S. News & World Report’s Latest Graduate Program Rankings
In the latest release from U.S. News & World Report, the UNO College of Public Affairs and Community Service has once again showcased its excellence in graduate program rankings.
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UNO's Anne Hobbs Receives NJJA Commitment to Excellence in Leadership Award
Anne Hobbs, director of the Juvenile Justice Institute at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, has been honored with the NJJA Commitment to Excellence in Leadership Award. The Nebraska Juvenile Justice Association established the award in 2011 to annually recognize a leader in the juvenile justice sector who demonstrates exceptional integrity and leadership