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UNO News

Tuesday, July 07, 2026
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UNO’s OMA x AI Emphasizes Experimentation, Innovation, and Understanding

UNO’s second annual AI conference challenged its sold-out audience to experiment with the technology and discover new ways of ideating, thinking, learning, and creating.

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Building Stronger Bodies and Minds Through Inclusive Play

The program hosted by UNO is laying the groundwork for the athletes and health professionals of tomorrow.

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Why Do Some People Thrive on Caffeine, but Others Feel Nothing? Zebrafish Have Some Clues

New UNO research suggests caffeine doesn't affect everyone the same way, at least if you're a zebrafish. The findings could help scientists better understand anxiety and stress in humans.

UNO's Jennifer Lemke stands in a classroom holding an open book and smiling toward the camera.

UNO’s First Presidential Chair Working to Improve Statewide Literacy

Jennifer Lemke, Ed.D., the inaugural recipient of the Lozier Endowed Presidential Chair in Literacy, seeks to build a better generation of readers in Nebraska.

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H&K Pool

Three Mavericks named CSCAA Scholar All-Americans

Durango

Durango inks jersey patch sponsorship with OrthoNebraska

Baxter Arena

4 Mavericks named AHCA "Krampade All-American Scholars"

Meet These Mavericks

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Large illuminated marquee letters spelling "OMAHAXAI" are displayed indoors, surrounded by clusters of blue, purple, and silver balloons and metallic star-shaped balloons.

UNO’s OMA x AI Emphasizes Experimentation, Innovation, and Understanding

UNO’s second annual AI conference challenged its sold-out audience to experiment with the technology and discover new ways of ideating, thinking, learning, and creating.

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On-the-Job Degree Program Elevates Early Childhood Professionals in Omaha

A new, unique partnership between UNO and Educare of Omaha, Inc. allows working childcare professionals to fulfill their practicum and student teaching hours directly within their existing full-time workplaces.

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Danielle Battisti Announced as New Associate Dean of Social Sciences, Humanities, and Academic Affairs

Battisti previously served as chair and associate professor in the Department of History.

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Breakthrough Nebraska Entrepreneurship Dashboard Supports Economic Growth at the State Level

Out-of-date and inaccurate workforce data hinders key decision-making for small business entrepreneurs and early-stage startup founders, who drive job creation nationwide, and civic planners focused on economic growth.

Nate Otten

Taking Flight: Nate Otten's Aviation Journey

Inspired by his father's military service, Nate Otten is turning his passion for aviation into a career while breaking barriers and giving back.

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Share Your Internship Story: Celebrate National Intern Day With UNO Career Services

Help Career Services showcase the incredible work Mavericks are doing through internships and practicums.

Four young children wearing yellow, blue, and green mesh scarves over their heads walk in a line across a room during a movement or sensory activity. A UNO student intern stands in the background, smiling as they observe.

Building Stronger Bodies and Minds Through Inclusive Play

The program hosted by UNO is laying the groundwork for the athletes and health professionals of tomorrow.

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Project BEST Expands Pathways to Addiction Counseling Licensure

As Nebraska's need for substance use treatment professionals grows, Project BEST is offering three summer intensive courses. One final course is still accepting registrations.

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UNO’s Space Cowboy

How UNO helped alumnus Takeaki Ando turn his dream of working with professional athletes into reality.

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UNO Academic Advising Council Names Hanna Wanzenried Solberg Advisor of the Month

Wanzenried Solberg was nominated by her peers for her dedication to student success.

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UNO Names Michael Pacholski Employee of the Month

He was praised for his exceptional leadership, dedication to student success, and commitment to excellence in broadcasting.

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Flag Lowering for Peggy Blake

The UNO flag will be lowered in Blake's honor on June 30.

Denzel Woods

Denzel Woods: Leading Beyond the Flight Deck

A childhood fascination with airplanes over Trinidad and Tobago turned into a career in aviation leadership. Now, UNO Aviation alum Denzel Woods is helping lead Jet Card Sales at Jet Linx.

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Nebraska Is Facing a Spanish Educator Shortage — And a New UNO Concentration Seeks to Address It

UNO's new Spanish Education concentration hopes to close state’s Spanish educator gap.

Two attendees engage in conversation during a breakout discussion at the advisory board summit.

“Build Relationships in the Daylight”: NCITE-NIAC Law Enforcement Summit Brings Practitioners and Researchers Together

The inaugural NCITE-NIAC Law Enforcement Summit brought together law enforcement leaders, researchers, intelligence analysts, and community partners for two days of conversation focused on preventing terrorism and targeted violence in the U.S.

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How All of Omaha Can Navigate the AI Era Together

Omaha Mayor John W. Ewing, Jr., UNO Chancellor Joanne Li, Ph.D., CFA., and Omaha Chamber President and CEO Heath Mello outline three guiding principles for positioning Omaha for success.

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Office Spaces in UNO's Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center

The CEC fosters a warm and inviting office environment, encouraging collaboration, capacity-building, and valuable partnerships with UNO and the community. Our adaptable office spaces cater to diverse needs at affordable rates and with flexible lease terms.

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CBA Accounting Students Win $15K PCAOB Accounting Scholarships

Students in the UNO College of Business Administration School of Accounting have been selected as the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), Scholars.

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Plotting an Attack on Infrastructure Used to Require a Team. Now it Takes a Laptop

New NCITE research shows how AI and open-source geospatial tools are reshaping the threat landscape for critical infrastructure security.

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Watch “Built Here: Inside Omaha Baseball” Part 5: “Let’s Go”

Omaha Baseball’s Jackson Trout reflects on his winding road to Senior Day while soaking in his final moments with the team helped shape him in the fifth installment of the mini documentary series “Built Here: Inside Omaha Baseball.”

PAPA Conference

UNO Aviation Students Network at PAPA Conference

UNO Aviation students expanded their professional networks and explored aviation career opportunities at the PAPA Conference

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The IS&T Experience 6: Tyler’s Undergraduate Research Journey

Tyler McCoid is an alumnus who began a multi-year research project examining the evolving misuse of drones, including their modification by cartels.

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Fall Into Inspiration. The Fall 2026 Reading Series.

Fall Into Inspiration. The Fall Reading Series.

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Marc Gordon Earns Board of Regents Kudos Award

He was recognized for his steadfast leadership, commitment to campus safety, and calm response during high-stakes situations.

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UNO Earns 8 AMA Pinnacle Awards

Award-winning work showcased the impact of a metropolitan university serving Omaha and beyond.

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Updates to UNO Tuition and Course Costs for 2026-2027

Understanding NU System-wide increases and differential tuition rates at UNO. 

Alison Adams

From Aerobatics to Education: Alison Adams' Journey in Flight

From aerobatic pilot to Flight Team coach and researcher, Alison Adams inspires future aviators through leadership, education, and innovation.

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The IS&T Experience Ep 5: The Art of Building: James Thompson’s Entrepreneurial Journey

James Thompson, an MIS alum whose father also graduated from the college and founded ECS Technology Solutions, is featured in the latest IS&T Experience episode.

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Why Do Some People Thrive on Caffeine, but Others Feel Nothing? Zebrafish Have Some Clues

New UNO research suggests caffeine doesn't affect everyone the same way, at least if you're a zebrafish. The findings could help scientists better understand anxiety and stress in humans.

Photos of Lisel Wanzenried

UNO Intensive English Program Announces Liesl Wanzenried Memorial Scholarship

Applications are now open for the Liesl Wanzenried Memorial Scholarship, offering two $1,000 awards to support students pursuing English language studies through UNO’s Intensive English Program.

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Flag Lowering for University of Nebraska Regent Emeritus Jim McClurg

The UNO flag will be lowered in McClurg's honor on June 15.

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UNO Student Earns National Honors and Leadership Recognition at FBLA Collegiate National Leadership Conference

Jacie Ambrose of the University of Nebraska at Omaha earned multiple national honors and leadership recognitions at Future Business Leaders of America, Inc.'s (FBLA) Collegiate National Leadership Conference (NLC), held June 6–8 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Grant Gross-Rhode

Grant Gross-Rhode Finds Purpose in Aviation Through Family, Service and Mentorship

Inspired by family, service and a love for aviation, Grant Gross-Rhode is building his own path toward the skies while helping inspire the next generation of future pilots.

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Researchers Train Security Practitioners on Emerging AI

This spring, NCITE consortium members based at the University of Alabama, the University of Oklahoma, and Penn State University conducted immersive workshops with critical infrastructure, national security, and public safety practitioners to help them understand the risks, prevention tools, and procedures to handle emerging AI.

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4,300 Students Named to Spring 2026 Deans and Chancellors Lists

UNO celebrates Maverick academic excellence across Nebraska, the nation, and the world.

Brady Jedlicka

Brady Jedlicka Pursues Passion for Flight and UAS

From flight training to drone photography, Brady Jedlicka is building a future in aviation through leadership, involvement, and a passion for flight.

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UNO and the NCAA Men's College World Series (MCWS)

It's baseball time in Omaha! UNO has more than a few connections to the MCWS.

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10 Things to Know About UNO During the NCAA Men's College World Series (MCWS)

Here are 10 ways UNO is stepping up to the plate on the field, in the community, and behind the scenes.

UNO's Jennifer Lemke stands in a classroom holding an open book and smiling toward the camera.

UNO’s First Presidential Chair Working to Improve Statewide Literacy

Jennifer Lemke, Ed.D., the inaugural recipient of the Lozier Endowed Presidential Chair in Literacy, seeks to build a better generation of readers in Nebraska.

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UNO AI-CCORE Opens, Kicks Off with First Mav AI Day

The public forum answered questions about artificial intelligence and its applications, and officially opened AI-CCORE's permanent AI center.


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