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UNO News

Thursday, September 28, 2023
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UNO’s Graduate Programs, Overall Student Count Highlight Fall 2023 Enrollment Numbers

For the 11th consecutive year, more than 15,000 students are enrolled for the Fall 2023 semester at UNO, which includes setting a new record for graduate enrollment for the third time in four years.

Parking and Transit Updates

Recent updates from UNO Parking and Transit Services.

A Great First Week of the Fall 2023 Semester

Relive all the fun from Durango Days, UNO's official welcome week.

New Semester Guide

A resource for all Mavericks ahead of the Fall 2023 Semester.

Access the Experts

Access the Experts: Adrian Dowell

In this installment, Dowell answers: "What is NIL and how will it impact the future of Division I athletics?"

Access the Experts: Zhigang Feng

In this installment, Feng answers: "Why has there been an increase in the price of gas and other goods in the US economy?"

Access the Experts: William Kramer

In this installment, Kramer answers: "What can teams do now to improve virtual teamwork?"

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Chancellor Li Builds Connections Between Japan, UNO Through Academic Partnership Trip

Continuing the university’s work to foster international partnerships, UNO Chancellor Joanne Li, Ph.D., CFA, recently visited Japan to sign updated memorandums of understanding with university partners, meet with international recruiting partners, and speak with future Mavericks as well as current UNO students and alumni abroad

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UNO Academic Advising Council Names Angie Centarri Advisor of the Month

Centarri was nominated by her peers for her dedication to student success.

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President's Excellence Awards Nominations

These awards are the system's most prestigious honors for success in the classroom, the laboratory, and in our campus and broader communities; nominations due by Nov. 13.

John Bartle, Ph.D., Honored with the John Glenn College of Public Affairs Distinguished Alumni Award for Career Achievement

John Bartle, Ph.D., dean of the College of Public Affairs and Community Service and a professor of public administration at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, has been selected as this year's recipient of the John Glenn College of Public Affairs Distinguished Alumni Award for Career Achievement at Ohio State University. Dr. Bartle, who currently serves as the President-Elect of the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) and is a fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration, where he also serves as treasurer, has made a significant impact on the field of public affairs throughout his distinguished career.

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Through the Lens of Empathy: Dr. Peter Szto's Visionary Approach to Mental Health

"Psychiatric Space" isn't an ordinary photo exhibit; it's a transformative journey that prompts us to challenge our society's perception of mental health. Dr. Szto leads us to contemplate profound questions: How does culture influence discussions and approaches to mental health? How does culture shape our comprehension of the intricate world of mental health concepts? Most intriguingly, how do these cultural influences diverge between the East and the West?

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Scheduled Outage Planned for Dodge Campus

An electrical outage is scheduled on Dodge Campus at the end of September. It is part of an ongoing capital construction project to upgrade the UNO Dodge Campus steam distribution system.

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UNO Joins APLU-Led Aspire Institutional Change Network

UNO is one of eight public research universities joining the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU)-led Aspire Alliance institutional change initiative, a national effort to attract, retain, and support faculty as they work to advance their universities’ education, research, and engagement missions.

 An Update from President Carter on Our Plans for Operational Excellence

An Update from NU System President Carter on Our Plans for Operational Excellence

University of Nebraska (NU) System President Ted Carter shared an update with faculty and staff about the NU System's budget and budget planning process.

Chancellor Joanne Li, Ph.D., CFA

Chancellor Li Named the Next Chair of the National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) Board of Directors

Chancellor Joanne Li, Ph.D., CFA, replaces University of North Dakota President Andy Armacost. She will serve a two-year appointment through the 2024-25 season.

Astrophysics Aspirations: UNO Senior Explores Undergraduate Research Opportunities

Senior physics major Jaidyn Spoon participated in the Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program supported by the National Science Foundation.

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UNO Faculty Selected for NU System Leadership Development Program

Sixteen University of Nebraska (NU) System colleagues, including four UNO faculty members, have been selected to participate in a systemwide program that aims to develop the next generation of higher education leaders.

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This Month in Service Learning

Read about all of the service learning activities happening across campus each month.

Nebraska State Court of Appeals holds College Campus Initiative at UNO

In honor of Constitution Week, the Nebraska State Court of Appeals held their annual educational and community outreach program, which consists of hosting their court room proceedings on the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) campus. The effort, known as the College Campus Initiative, allows spectators an intimate look at the judicial process by bringing courtrooms to classrooms.

Chancellor Joanne Li, CFA, Ph.D., speaks to attendees at the Career Connect Symposium

Career Connect Symposium Highlights Paid Internships, Workforce Development

Students have access to paid internships through the innovative Career Connect program. On Monday, UNO advanced the initiative by providing students with access to expert insights, peer advice, and professional networking through the Career Connect Symposium.

Researchers Take Another Big Step Toward HIV Cure

Last year a new study provided hope for a cure for HIV, and now the researchers behind it have released a larger, international study that seem to bring us even closer. The key may lie in experimental medicine, which in both studies has been shown to enhance the immune system's own ability to suppress the virus.

UNO Researcher Shares Expertise at Arctic Defense Conference

Researchers and defense practitioners from the U.S., Europe, and Scandinavia—including Michelle Black, Ph.D., associate professor of political science at UNO—congregated in Norway in early September to discuss trends and challenges in regional security in the High North.

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NCITE student Eva Burklund wins research award at international conference

This summer, Burklund's research poster examining extremist rhetoric won first prize from judges at the U.K.'s Behavioral and Social Sciences in Security conference.

Nebraska State Court of Appeals holds College Campus Initiative at UNO

In honor of Constitution Week, the Nebraska State Court of Appeals held their annual educational and community outreach program, which consists of hosting their court room proceedings on the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) campus. The effort, known as the College Campus Initiative, allows spectators an intimate look at the judicial process by bringing courtrooms to classrooms.

Nebraska State Court of Appeals holds College Campus Initiative at UNO

In honor of Constitution Week, the Nebraska State Court of Appeals held their annual educational and community outreach program, which consists of hosting their court room proceedings on the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) campus. The effort, known as the College Campus Initiative, allows spectators an intimate look at the judicial process by bringing courtrooms to classrooms.

the Nebraska State Court of Appeals held their annual educational and community outreach program, which consists of hosting their court room proceedings at UNO

Nebraska State Court of Appeals Holds College Campus Initiative at UNO

In honor of Constitution Week, the Nebraska State Court of Appeals held their annual educational and community outreach program, which consists of hosting their court room proceedings at UNO. The effort, known as the College Campus Initiative, allows an intimate look at the judicial process by bringing courtrooms to classrooms.

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From Early Morning Enthusiast to Aspiring Journalist

As a child, Jenna Janssen was fascinated by the local news, and that curiosity continued into her higher education. She became inspired to understand the complex multifaceted workings of a newsroom and has done so by becoming deeply involved on campus and working numerous internships in her field.

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REGISTER TODAY: NCITE hosts panel on trauma in counterterrorism work

Join NCITE and the University of Nebraska at Omaha's Division of Student Life and Wellbeing for an expert panel examining trauma in the counterterrorism workforce.

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Position Announcement: Alexander Coon Named South Panhandle NBDC Center Director

Coon will provide no-cost consulting services to businesses in Scottsbluff and the surrounding area.

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Fall Faculty and Staff Training (FAST) Catalog Now on Bridge

Find all of the UNO process trainings, wellness sessions, and leadership workshops you’ve come to expect, plus special presentations by UNO faculty and staff members.

Chancellor's Leadership Academy Fall 2023 Cohort

Chancellor's Leadership Academy Launches at UNO

On Thursday, Sept. 14, the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) launched the Chancellor’s Leadership Academy. The academy will focus on preparing visionary, resilient, and flexible higher education leaders. 

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War in Afghanistan Exhibit Opens

An exhibit, War in Afghanistan, runs through January 8, 2024, on the first floor of Criss Library in the Archives and Special Collections.

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One Day at a Time Exhibit Opens

One Day at a Time by Julia Leggent is on show in the Osborne Family Gallery through November 12, 2023.

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UNO Names James Wolfe Employee of the Month, September 2023

Wolfe was recognized by his colleagues for sharing his knowledge with students, faculty, and staff; his willingness to adapt; and for always having a smile on his face.

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Fall 2023 Meet the Buyers Conference Provides the Opportunity for Government Contracting Success

Meet the Buyers is Nebraska's premier government contracting conference. The Fall 2023 conference returns to Scottsbluff, Nebraska on October 17-19. Highlights include regional Sentinel and Milcon project highlights, training sessions, and networking with government buyers.

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Greenhouse in the Snow Continues to Flourish, Adding International Markets, Commercial Kits

An innovative idea from an Alliance man some 35 years ago has since blossomed into a company with sales across the United States and now expanding into Canada and Europe.

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Construction Projects to Impact Travel Around Campus and Building Access

Learn about each project and how it will impact travel around campus and access to buildings.

UNO's Office of Research and Creative Activity

UNO Awarded $42M in Research and Creative Activity in 2022-23; Sets New Record for Third Time in Four Years

For the third time in four years, investigators at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) have raised the bar for total research and creative activity, having been awarded a record-shattering $42 million in funding in FY2023 which ended in June.

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Dr. Ayokunle Olagoke Receives Nearly $93k from the Douglas County Health Department

Dr. Ayokunle Olagoke was recently awarded grant funding to launch a health information monitoring and response system in Nebraska’s Douglas County.

UNO on Offutt AFB Testing Center Receives Prestigious CLEP® Honors Military Achievement Award

The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) on Offutt Air Force Base (AFB) is proud to announce that its testing center has been honored with the CLEP® Honors Military Achievement award for the second consecutive year. This recognition comes as a testament to the dedication and commitment of military servicemembers stationed on Offutt AFB and beyond, who have strived to advance their educational goals through the DANTES-funded CLEP testing program.

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Faculty Recognized for Promotion, Tenure Accomplishments

Congratulations to the faculty that recently earned promotion and tenure designations.

Mavericks Make Their Mark at Volleyball Day in Nebraska

On Aug. 30, over 92,000 fans gathered at Memorial Stadium to watch as history was made at Volleyball Day in Nebraska. The Omaha Mavericks took on the Nebraska Cornhuskers in a world-record breaking match. The players demonstrated a collective embodiment of strength, resilience, and pure sporting excellence.

NCITE Wins Contract to Help Federal Courts Manage Release of Federally Incarcerated Extremists

NCITE will create a handbook that will address a pressing problem for the federal court system: people with federal convictions connected to violent extremism who are scheduled for release back into the community.

Students sitting in Pep Bowl during Durango Days

UNO’s Graduate Programs, Overall Student Count Highlight Fall 2023 Enrollment Numbers

For the 11th consecutive year, more than 15,000 students are enrolled for the Fall 2023 semester at UNO, which includes setting a new record for graduate enrollment for the third time in four years.

Black Power Redevelopers Team in Omaha, Nebraska posing for a picture during a parade.

First-Time Business Owner is Wired for Growth While Providing Internship Opportunities

A switch in careers to focus on electrical services and property redevelopment is empowering first-time business owner Depree Seavers as he builds his company and helps college students interested in becoming electricians through paid internships.

CFAM Degrees Work! See what you can you do with a CFAM Degree.

CFAM Degrees Work

Volunteer For KVNO's Fall 2023 Fund Drive

Participate in the KVNO Fall 2023 Fund Drive; Oct 2-6, 2023

Center for Faculty Excellence

Faculty Mentoring Offered By CFE

The Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) will be facilitating two new opportunities related to faculty mentoring: general mentor training and the TANDEM program.

UNO Alumnus Billy McGuigan Holds His UNO Degree in High Esteem

When most people in Omaha hear the name Billy McGuigan, their thoughts might immediately turn to one of his highly renowned touring shows, such as "Rave On! The Buddy Holly Experience," "Yesterday and Today: The Interactive Beatles Experience," and "Billy McGuigan's Pop Rock Orchestra." These incredible performances have captivated audiences worldwide and solidified Billy McGuigan's position as an accomplished musician, singer, actor, and performer.

Chapman students play vital role in NCITE research on threats to public officials

NCITE is leading the national conversation on threats to public officials, thanks to a research project led by Chapman University’s Pete Simi. But documenting the scope the problem wouldn’t be possible without the student researchers on Simi’s team.

Goldstein Center for Human Rights Announces New Leadership

Laura Alexander, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Religious Studies, has been named Executive Director of the Leonard and Shirley Goldstein Center for Human Rights at UNO. Ramazan Kılınç, Ph.D., Professor of Political Science and Director of Islamic Studies at UNO, was selected to serve as the new Community Chair.


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