2026 Pitch 4 Progress: Student Pitch Competition for Community Impact
Read more about 2026 Pitch 4 Progress: Student Pitch Competition for Community ImpactWelcome to the Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center!
The Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center (CEC) is a one-of-a-kind place, designed to combine great ideas and organizations with the boundless energy of the University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) campus. Every day, in our meeting rooms, hallways, and building partner offices, people build mutually beneficial collaborations and find creative ways to make a difference in our community.
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UNO Student Husna Faizi Named 2026 Newman Civic Fellow
Read more about UNO Student Husna Faizi Named 2026 Newman Civic FellowCollaboration Begins Here.
Our building partner organizations have the opportunity to work in a place where they benefit from unique access to UNO faculty, staff, and student resources, other UNO and community building partners.
Building Community Through Innovation: 2025–26 Office of Engagement Annual Report
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Monette Honored with Civic Nebraska's Champion of Learning Award
Read more about Monette Honored with Civic Nebraska's Champion of Learning AwardJess's Volunteer Resource Center
Jess’s Resource Center is a touch screen access point located in the UNO CEC’s Union Pacific Atrium, promoting volunteer and internship opportunities to UNO students. The wall honors Jessica Lutton Bedient, who was best known for her dedication to helping others through volunteerism. Read her full story.