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Watch “Built Here: Inside Omaha Baseball” Part 2: “The Ramp-Up”
For the second installment of the five-part mini documentary series “Built Here: Inside Omaha Baseball,” Jackson Trout shows the mental and physical preparation that goes into the ramp-up to game day.
University of Nebraska’s NSRI Awarded $500 Million Contract to Accelerate Warfighter-Ready Solutions
The contract from U.S. Strategic Command will enhance research and development aimed at bolstering national defense. This contract is the largest in the University of Nebraska System's history.
UNO to Launch Humanities Internship Initiative
The program will integrate revised internship courses, professional development workshops, and public events connecting students with community partners.
IESS Announces Multi-Year Strategic Enrollment Plan
The 2026–2029 plan focuses on retention, recruitment, and community partnerships, positioning UNO to better serve current and future Mavericks.
Meet These Mavericks
Meet UNO’s First Co-Op Student
UNO’s first co-op student and Business Admin major Darian Mitchell finished an experience with Werner Enterprises, helping advance her career in the supply chain industry.
How Running Helped a UNO Alum Find His Stride and Launch a Wellness-Inspired Apparel Business
Entrepreneur and UNO alum Dayton Schumacher started running to improve his mental health as a college student. Now, his running-inspired apparel brand supports mental health causes.
UNO Alumna Samantha Pastorino Makes Omaha her Newsroom
From UNO classrooms to Omaha’s top newsroom, alumna Sam Pastorino shares how her education prepared her to tell the city’s stories every day.
Recent News
Meet the Maverick Machine, the Soundtrack to the UNO Experience
How students from all majors and walks of university life come together to be the pulse of Omaha Athletics and build a lasting community.
Meet UNO’s First Co-Op Student
UNO’s first co-op student and Business Admin major Darian Mitchell finished an experience with Werner Enterprises, helping advance her career in the supply chain industry.
Work Wins: The Life of a Omaha Women's Basketball Student-Athlete
"I’m doing something that people dream of doing. That reality keeps pushing me.”
International Programs at UNO: Growing Our Global Reach
International Programs at UNO is entering an exciting new chapter — one defined by dedicated leadership, expanded offerings, and a renewed commitment to connecting our campus community with the world.
UNO Offutt AFB Testing Center Earns 2026 CLEP Honors Military Achievement Award
The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) Offutt Air Force Base (AFB) CLEP testing center has received the 2026 CLEP® Honors Military Achievement Award, recognizing it as one of the top CLEP test centers in the nation. The award is based on exams administered between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2025, and honors centers that expand access to college credit while helping students save time and money. The testing center will be recognized at the CLEP Honors Awards Reception on June 10, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas.
Vote in the Staff Advisory Council (SAC) General Member Elections
Voting for members will open on March 23 and close on April 3.
UNO Academic Advising Council Names Katelyn Bollich Advisor of the Month
Bollich was nominated by her peers for her dedication to student success.
YSALI Alumni Impact: Youth-Led Action for Change in South Asia
After attending regional leadership workshops, YSALI alumni are ready to take action and make impacts in their local communities. Months later, classrooms, communities, and crisis-affected areas across South Asia are benefiting from alumni who are resolved to make a difference. Each action plan tells a different story, but together they reflect a shared belief: change begins locally, but its impact can ripple far beyond.
An Important Update on Canvas Convergence: Faculty Access Begins in March
A new initiative is underway to unify the University of Nebraska’s four for-credit Canvas Learning Management System instances into a single, systemwide environment.
Watch “Built Here: Inside Omaha Baseball” Part 2: “The Ramp-Up”
For the second installment of the five-part mini documentary series “Built Here: Inside Omaha Baseball,” Jackson Trout shows the mental and physical preparation that goes into the ramp-up to game day.
Vidya Bommanapally, UNO Ph.D. Candidate, Honored as 2026 Nebraska Tech Innovator of the Year
The award recognizes Bommanapally's cross-domain research and innovation work spanning health AI, education, and materials science.
Personal Transportation Devices (PTD) Policy Reminder
Don't forget the new Personal Transportation Devices policy that took effect in December.
UNO Celebrates 50 Years of the Nebraska Municipal Clerks Institute and Academy
CPACS Continuing Professional Education Programs leads milestone annual training advancing leadership, professional growth, and community impact for municipal clerks across Nebraska.
Nebraska Indie Game Expo Returns to UNO
Play, Create, Celebrate: Discover Local Games and Designers at UNO's Indie Game Expo – May 1
University of Nebraska’s NSRI Awarded $500 Million Contract to Accelerate Warfighter-Ready Solutions
The contract from U.S. Strategic Command will enhance research and development aimed at bolstering national defense. This contract is the largest in the University of Nebraska System's history.
UNO Academic Advising Council Names Leanna Hyatt Advisor of the Month
Hyatt was nominated by her peers for her dedication to student success.
UNO's Cybersecurity Program Ranked No. 11 in the Country by Programs.com
UNO's Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity program has been listed among the Top 25 in the country by Programs.com.
UNO Aviation Alum James Slabaugh Leads with Safety and Professionalism at Kiewit
From the UNO Aviation Instituted to corporate aviation, James Slabaugh now flies for Kiewit Corporation while leading the department’s safety programs.
UNO Aviation Students Gain Hands-On Experience in Drone Operations Lab
UNO aviation students took drone operations to the field in a hands-on mapping lab. From flight planning to high-resolution aerial maps, they practiced the full UAS workflow.
Faculty Spotlight: Victor Huang Inspires the Next Generation of Aviation Leaders
At the Aviation Institute, Victor Huang combines real-world insight, mentorship, and research to prepare students for evolving aviation careers while emphasizing curiosity and adaptability.
Senior Spotlight: From Discovery Flight to the Flight Deck — Nick Hinkel’s Aviation Journey
From a last-minute career decision to the flight deck, one UNO Aviation senior is turning a single discovery flight into a fast-moving future in the airlines.
CAS Student Gets Research Experience Abroad
Zach Venn didn’t have to go to college far away from home to find worldwide opportunities.
Lt. Gov. Joe Kelly and Nebraska Business Development Center Recognize 2025 Business Award Winners
Thursday, Lt. Gov. Joe Kelly joined the Nebraska Business Development Center (NBDC) in recognizing recipients of the 2025 Business Awards, honoring entrepreneurs and businesses that are strengthening communities and expanding economic opportunity across the state.
From Pre-Med to Accounting: Finding Purpose and Direction in CBA
After beginning college on a pre-med track, Adam Baessler discovered his strengths — and his purpose — in the College of Business Administration.
Faculty Video Digitization Services to Be Discontinued
Beginning in Spring 2027, Criss Library will discontinue its faculty video digitization service.
Chef Amore Brings Scratch-Made Italian Flavor to Blair
What started as a dream for Doug and Janelle Taylor is now Chef Amore, a Blair-based Italian food truck serving scratch-made dishes while building a thriving family-run business.
Watch “Built Here: Inside Omaha Baseball” Part 1: “Jackson Trout”
In the first installment of the five-part mini documentary series “Built Here: Inside Omaha Baseball,” Jackson Trout reflects on his path to UNO and why his final season means everything.
UNO’s Annual Performance Review Cycle for Staff
The UNeVal performance evaluation cycle begins March 9 and runs through May 29, 2026.
America250: Student Innovators Invited to Compete in National Startup Challenge
Undergraduate students are invited to apply for America’s Startup, a national pitch competition highlighting early-stage business ideas. Submit your proposal by March 31, 2026.
UNO Names Pat Kelley Employee of the Month
Kelley was praised for his technical leadership, collaborative approach, and commitment to excellence in service.
Affordable Content Grants: OER@UNO
Applications for Affordable Content Grants: OER@UNO are now open! Apply by Friday, April 10, 2026.
Dancing Into New Connections: Dance Program Brings Confidence and Community to Adults with Disabilities
A 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.
One College, Three Presidents
A rare alignment places CBA at the center of campus governance, with three leaders representing students, faculty, and staff in a pivotal year for UNO.
UNO Delegation Advocates at 2026 I Love NU Day
Chancellor Joanne Li, Ph.D., CFA, and Student Body President/Student Regent Drew Leisy led Mavericks to the Capitol to champion UNO and the NU System.
UNO to Launch Humanities Internship Initiative
The program will integrate revised internship courses, professional development workshops, and public events connecting students with community partners.
NCITE Briefing — Iran-Aligned Newly Designated FTOs
In response to the escalating U.S.–Israel–Iran conflict, NCITE has developed a rapid report examining Iran-aligned, newly-designated Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs).
Flag Lowering for Farooka Gauhari
The UNO flag will be lowered on March 4, in memory of retiree Farooka Gauhari.
Little Women performing now on UNOTheatre's big stage
Little Women, UNOTheatre, School of the Arts, Weber Fine Arts
MOVCENTR E-Newsletter | March 2026
The newsletter features stories from the Pilot Project Awardees, the Research Cores, and COBRE collaborators.
Parking and Transit Services Updates
Read about updates to parking and shuttle services for spring break.
NextGen AI Studio: Omaha's Most Hands-On AI Summer Program Is Back
AI-CCORE's NextGen AI Studio is back for summer 2026. The six-week program is open to all high school students looking to explore artificial intelligence — no coding experience required.