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2014 News Release Archive

Students Use Theatre to Prevent Bullying

November 24, 2015

UNO is teaming with Millard Horizon High School for a service-learning project aimed at teaching elementary students how to prevent bullying

New Student Health Plan to Begin This August at UNO

November 24, 2015

The University of Nebraska has announced a new, university-wide student health plan

UNO Students, Professor to Present Terrorism Research at Nation’s Capitol

November 24, 2015

Senior Samantha Woracek, Master of Business Administration Graduate Katy Connealy and Assistant Professor of Management Gina Ligon will showcase their research in Washington D.C.

UNO Student Research, Creative Activity Fair Returns for 2014

November 24, 2015

More than 200 research projects will be on display Friday, March 7 at UNO’s Sixth Annual Student Research and Creative Activity Fair.

CBA Professor Honored for Teaching, Writing

November 24, 2015

Rebecca Morris, associate professor of management at UNO, was recently named a Fellow of the North American Case Research Association

Student Documentary to Show at Filmstreams

November 24, 2015

Students from the School of Communication will be featured as one of 12 films in Film Stream's 2014 Local Filmmaker's Showcase

UFOs, Paranormal Activity the Focus of Sept. 19 Symposium

November 24, 2015

The student/faculty UFO Study Group will host their fifth UFO Symposium on Sept. 19

NPR's Maria Hinojosa to Visit UNO Campus

November 24, 2015

On Tuesday, April 29, and Wednesday, April 30, the host of "Latino USA," Maria Hinojosa, will be on campus to speak to students and members of the community

Women's Rights, Islam Focus of Scholar Talk at UNO

November 24, 2015

Dr. Azizah al-Hibri will present on women's rights and the Quran on Thursday, March 6

UNO Hosts Nebraska Science Fest Events

November 24, 2015

A campus-based extension of this year's Nebraska Science Festival will be held at UNO, featuring a day of hands-on activities

Literacy, Culture the Focus of UNO College of Education Events in October

November 24, 2015

UNO is inviting Native American author and public speaker Joseph Bruchac to campus and the Omaha metro for a three-day event focused on literacy

Maverick Monument Arrives at UNO Aug. 4

November 24, 2015

After months of planning, the UNO Maverick Monument will arrive on campus Monday, Aug. 4

UNO, KANEKO to Host Series on Creativity

November 24, 2015

Beginning in November, the KANEKO-UNO Library and UNO Writer's Workshop will host panel discussions on the creative process

Local Executives Earn Warren Buffett Scholarship

November 24, 2015

For Omaha executives, who recently completed the Genius of Warren Buffett Executive MBA course at UNO received a $1000 scholarship

UNO Students Awarded National Study Abroad Scholarships

November 24, 2015

Five UNO students have earned study-abroad scholarship from the U.S. government

Midlands Superintendent Academy to Graduate Inaugural Class

November 24, 2015

The inaugural class of UNO's Midwest Superintendents Academy is set to graduate. This year's class features 15 participants from Nebraska and Iowa

UNO Students Earn $20,000 in Scholarships from Latino, Latin American Studies Office

November 24, 2015

Eleven UNO students, both current and incoming, earned a collective $20,000 in scholarship funding for the 2014-2015 academic year

UNO Prof Finds Benefits in Grass-Based Biofuels

November 24, 2015

Assistant Professor Timothy Dickson is one of 17 authors on a recently published paper examining the environmental benefits of grass-based biofuels, compared to those of the more popular corn-based fuels.

UNO Students Earn Prizes at National Entrepreneurship Convention

November 24, 2015

UNO students proved successful at this year's 2014 Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization National Convention in Orlando.

Terry Bozzio to Bring World's Largest Drum Kit to UNO on Oct. 3

November 24, 2015

On Friday, Oct. 3, world-renowned drummer Terry Bozzio will perform on one of the world's largest drum kits as he visits UNO on his most recent world tour

Bioretention Garden Earns International Recognition

November 24, 2015

UNO's Welcome Center Bioretention Garden was named one of the 10 best water waste sustainability projects in in 2014

UNO Gerontology to Offer Bachelor’s Degree

November 24, 2015

For the first time in its 40-plus-year history, the UNO Department of Gerontology will provide a full degree program for students

UNO College of Business Receives $6.4 Million Gift

November 24, 2015

The UNO College of Business Administration has announced a $6.8 million endowment for scholarships and programs

UNO Dance Team is in National Top Five

November 24, 2015

At last weekend's National Dance Alliance Championships, the UNO Maverick Dance Team scored its highest finish ever by placing fifth

Report on Nebraska Mexican-Origin Population Released in Spanish

November 24, 2015

OLLAS has translated September's report on the state's Mexican-origin population into Spanish

Names Announced for UNO Engagement Center, Resource Center and Endowed Directorship

November 24, 2015

On April 17, the Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center was officially dedicated along with a new resource center and endowed directorship

UNO's New Community Engagement Center to be Dedicated Today

November 24, 2015

The newest and biggest addition to UNO's community engagement efforts will be formally dedicated today

UNO Receives $1.2 Million for STEM Education Scholarships

November 24, 2015

UNO will be able to provide scholarships to dozens of future teachers thanks to a $1.2 million grant from the National Science Foundation

UNO Releases Dean's and Chancellor's List for Spring 2014 Semester

November 24, 2015

More than 3,000 students were named to the Dean's List or Chancellor's List for their high academic performances during the Spring 2014 semester

UNO Aviation Director Earns Regional Award from Boy Scouts

November 24, 2015

Scott Vlasek, director of UNO's Aviation Institute, will be honored with the William H. Spurgeon III Award on Saturday, Jan. 11.

A Statement From the University of Nebraska

November 24, 2015

The University of Nebraska has issued a statement, representing the position of NU President James B. Milliken and the chancellors of the University of Nebraska campuses, rejecting the call for a boycott of Israeli universities.

UNO Scientists Lead Multi-State Toxicology Study of Mississippi River

November 24, 2015

On Saturday, June 7, UNO's Nebraska Watershed Network will join 67 partners across eight states and 1,400 miles to test for high levels of atrazine in the Mississippi River

UNO to Host Accounting Speaker Series

November 24, 2015

An international accounting expert and a convicted fraudster will be guest speakers at the 2014 UNO Accounting Speakers Series event on Friday, Sept. 26.

UNO Announces Names of Fall 2013 Graduates

November 24, 2015

More than 1,200 earned degrees from UNO at the December 21 ceremonies

TEDxUNO Announced for February 2015

November 24, 2015

The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) has announced the launch of TEDxUNO, an independently organized extension of the popular TED series

Brooklyn Ensemble to Perform at UNO

November 24, 2015

The Brooklyn-Based "PROJECT Trio" will be on the UNO campus on Saturday, April 19 for a special performance

Global Security Expert to Speak at UNO Nov. 6

November 24, 2015

The National Strategic Research Institute is hosting the Honorable Ronald F. Lehman, II, for a special presentation and Q&A session

Blackout Colorado College on Feb. 28

November 24, 2015

Help the Mavs secure home ice!

UNO Students Host STEM Field Day for High Schoolers

November 24, 2015

Two UNO student groups, Women in Stem Education and NE STEM 4U, are hosting a STEM Field Day on April 19

Native American Studies: A Program in Bloom

November 24, 2015

UNO’s Native American Studies Program Among UNO’s most diverse offerings

UNO Basketball Earns Academic Excellence Award

November 24, 2015

The UNO men's basketball team earned a national academic excellence award from the National Association of Basketball Coaches

Work of Jewish Artists Focus of Exhibit at UNO

November 24, 2015

Ten local artists will showcase their work at the UNO Criss Library beginning March 1

UNO to Host STEM Education Events to End July

November 24, 2015

On Friday, July 25, and Monday, July 28, through Thursday, July 31, the UNO Office of STEM Education will be hosting two family-friendly events.

UNO Forensics Team Finishes in Top 10 for Fifth Year

November 24, 2015

MavForensics, UNO's competitive speech team once again ended the year in the top ten of the nation while senior QueenTara Pimentel earned an individual national championship in Poetry

Report on Hoarding Disorder Released by UNO Research Team

November 24, 2015

A report from students and faculty from UNO's Grace Abbott School of Social Work discusses the facts and addresses the myths of hoarding disorder

UNO Announces Names of December 2014 Graduates

November 24, 2015

A list of those graduating at UNO's December 2014 Commencement Ceremonies on Dec. 20.

UNO, Girls Inc. Begin Third Year of STEM Camp

November 24, 2015

The beginning of June is also the beginning of EUREKA-STEM, a science, technology, engineering and math-focused camp for seventh-and-eighth-grade girls

Peter Kiewit Institute, Kiewit Corp to Host Workshop for K-12 Teachers

November 24, 2015

On Wednesday, June 4, and Thursday, June 5, the UNO campus will host the inaugural Kiewit Teacher Day for area K-12 Teachers

Women in IT Initative Surpasses Fundraising Goal

November 24, 2015

A task force has raised more than $400,000 to fund and support UNO College of IS&T initiatives designed to improve the Omaha IT workforce

Indian Musicians to Perform at Strauss

November 24, 2015

Three talented musicians from India will perform at the Strauss Performing Arts Center on Saturday, Nov 8

Flying Mavs Head to Nationals for Sixth Straight Year

November 24, 2015

After finishing third in their region over the weekend, UNO's student aviation team, the Flying Mavs, will be headed to the National Intercollegiate Flying Association tournament in May

UNO Enrollment Holds Steady, Improves in Key Areas

November 24, 2015

UNO's enrollment for Fall 2014 have held steady at 15,227 for another year while improving in key areas such as graduate education, diversity, and retention

Faculty Art on Display Beginning Jan. 16

November 24, 2015

The first exhibit in the UNO Art Gallery for 2015 will feature work from 19 faculty members

P-16 Project Promotes Early Childhood Literacy

November 24, 2015

UNO Speech-Language Pathology students are teaming with the Omaha Public Library to promote early childhood literacy

Students Use Technology to Tackle Disabilities at UNO IT Innovation Cup

November 24, 2015

Students from high schools across Omaha will be competing for prizes during UNO's second annual IT Innovation Cup

Omaha Athletics' Year-End Homestand

November 24, 2015

A wide array of athletic events will be available for Mav fans during the final weeks of December

Nebraska Business Development Center Offers Seminar on USDA Funding

November 24, 2015

A seminar on Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture will be held on the UNL campus Thursday, July 31.

First Collection of Writings on Tallgrass Prairie Features Writings of Twain, Dickens, Whitman

November 24, 2015

A new book released by UNO Professor of English John Price collects several dozen writings focused on the once-expansive tallgrass prairie

UNO, STRATCOM Training Program to Graduate Inaugural Class on Friday

November 24, 2015

Ten civilian employees of the Department of Defense will graduate as the first class of the USSTRATCOM Leader Fellowship Program - a partnership between UNO and United State Strategic Command

Road Signs Turned into Art by UNO Students

November 24, 2015

Dr. David Helm's "Art in Public Places" course will be displaying artistically designed street signs on campus Monday, Feb. 24

Researchers Find Rare Coin, Other Artifacts at Bethsaida Dig Site

November 24, 2015

During the 2014 excavations of the ancient biblical city of Bethsaida, researchers, led by UNO's Rami Arav, unearthed a rare coin dating back to the first century as well as other ancient artifacts.

9/11 Event Brings Together UNO, Northwest High School Students to Discuss Tolerance

November 24, 2015

UNO and Northwest High School have teamed with the Anti-Defamation League for service-learning project focused on tolerance

UNO Professor to Discuss German Army's Role During Holocaust

November 24, 2015

UNO Prof. Waitman Beorn will discuss his book "Marching Into Darkness," and the role of the Germany army during the Holocaust on Wednesday, Feb. 19.

Speakers Announced for TEDxUNO

November 24, 2015

A concert organizer, a poet, and an LGBTQ advocate are just some of the guests who will be speaking at February's TEDxUNO event

Holocaust Scholar to Speak at History Lecture Series

November 24, 2015

On Thursday, Nov. 13, Holocaust scholar and author Christopher Browning will speak as part of the UNO Department of History's annual Winchell Lecture

Photographer to Discuss Aging Prison Population Project

November 24, 2015

Photographer Ron Levine will be on the UNO campus Wednesday, Oct. 29, to discuss his work photographing and documenting the nation's oldest prisoners

UNO Students Score in Top 10 Percent at Prestigious Putnam Math Competition

November 24, 2015

UNO's 2013 Putnam team placed 49th out of 557 competing institutions from across the U.S. and Canada.

Five U.S. Ambassadors to Speak at UNO Event

November 24, 2015

Five former American ambassadors to Asia and the Middle East will be at UNO April 7 for a special forum on the future of United States relations with one of the world’s most contentious regions.

High School Musicians Host Fundraising Concerts

November 24, 2015

The Metropolitan Area Youth Jazz Orchestra, organized by UNO, is performing to raise funds to perform in San Diego

Santa Paws Proves Successful

November 24, 2015

Organized by MavPRSSA, a pet-focused fundraiser raised $800 for a local no-kill animal shelter

‘Wearable Technology’ Curriculum Aims to Fuel Interest in STEM

November 24, 2015

A new partnership between UNO and UNL is introducing wearable technology into Nebraska classrooms over the next three years

Mammel Hall to House New Behavioral Research Lab

November 24, 2015

A new state-of-the-art behavioral research lab will officially open in the home of UNO's College of Business Administration on Friday, Oct. 24

Reading Series Returns to UNO Sept. 10

November 24, 2015

The UNO Writer's Workshop is bringing back their popular "Reading Series" back to campus for 2014

UNO to Host Korean Philosophy Conference

November 24, 2015

The UNO Thompson Alumni Center will host a three-day conference on Korean philosophy and its connections with the U.S.

UNO Researchers Aim to Prevent Patient Falls

November 24, 2015

A recently published study from UNO researchers finds simple solution to reducing number, severity of patient falls in hospitals, care centers

UNO Hosts Service Learning Seminar for K-12, College Educators

November 24, 2015

Beginning Monday, July 14, the UNO Service Learning Academy will host a four-day Service Learning Seminar on the UNO campus designed for area educators

Campus Notice: Security Tips for Fall

November 24, 2015

As the days get shorter and nights get longer, please remember these important safety tips

Important Collection of Jewish Texts Donated to UNO Schwalb Center

November 24, 2015

Two copies of a collection of important Jewish texts, known as the Babylonian Talmud, were recently donated to UNO

UNO PRSSA Wins National Awards

November 24, 2015

UNO's chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) received six national awards at this year's national competition

UNO Volunteers to Assist Special Olympics in Lincoln, Help Register Voters in Omaha

November 24, 2015

For this year's Three Days of Service campaign, volunteers organized through UNO will give back to both the Lincoln and Omaha communities

UNO to Honor Band Director Jim Saker with Concert

November 24, 2015

After 36 years at UNO, Director of Bands Jim Saker is retiring. The Department of Music is hosting a weekend of events in his honor

UNO Student Newspaper Celebrates 100 Years

November 24, 2015

The Gateway, UNO's student newspaper for a century, is holding a special celebration in honor of the paper's staff - past and present

UNO Hosts Symposium on Jewish Religion, Philosophy

November 24, 2015

Scholars from around the world will be attending and presenting at the inaugural Jewish Religious & Philosophical Ethics Symposium this April

Nebraska Small Businesses Win Awards from NBDC

November 24, 2015

Seven small businesses were awarded honors by the Nebraska Business Development Center for their contributions to the Nebraska economy

Doctoral Student to Discuss Art, Medicine at UNO

November 24, 2015

Artist and UNMC doctoral candidate Mark Gilbert is presenting "EPICS: The Experience of Portraiture in a Clinical Setting" at the Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center this May

UNO Offers Recreation Facility Access to Service Members on Leave

November 24, 2015

Active duty service members on leave will now be able to utilize UNO's HPER facilities free of charge

Aviation Director Named Coach of the Year, Flight Team Impresses at Nationals

November 24, 2015

UNO Aviation Director Scott Vlasek was named Coach of the Year and UNO's Flying Mavs secured several top-10 finishes at this year's SAFECON competition

Fat Brain Toys, UNO, KANEKO Partner for STEM Education Event

November 24, 2015

On Oct. 18, UNO will partner with Fat Brain Toys and KANEKO to bring STEM education to Omaha.

Rural Nebraska to Benefit From $1.3 Million School of Social Work Grant

November 24, 2015

The UNO Grace Abbott School of Social Work is launching a program to address mental health needs in Nebraska, specially targeting rural communities

UNO to Host December Commencement Ceremonies

November 24, 2015

On Saturday, Dec. 20, more than 1000 students will receive their diplomas in front of friends and family on the UNO campus

UNO Group to Host Paranormal Summit on Oct. 24

November 24, 2015

The UNO Paranormal Society is bringing back its popular Paranormal Summit for another year including discussions of the afterlife and an expertly-led ghost hunt

Churchill Scholar to Speak at UNO on April 3

November 24, 2015

Kirk Emmert, current mayor of Gambier, Ohio, and professor emeritus of political science at Kenyon College, is this year's speaker at the UNO Department of Political Science's annual Kirwan Lecture.

Art Students to Showcase Thesis Work at UNO

November 24, 2015

The work of 46 graduating seniors will be on display on the UNO campus beginning Sunday, April 13

UNO Researchers Launch New Survey for Nebraska Metro Areas

November 24, 2015

Researchers from the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) Center for Public Affairs Research are launching a new survey to gauge metro area residents' perceptions of their social wellbeing

Nebraska Metro Poll: Residents Optimistic About Future

November 24, 2015

A new UNO survey shows citizens in the Omaha and Lincoln metro areas have positive outlook on their future and the future of their communities

Information Security Office Investigating Unauthorized Server Access

November 24, 2015

The Information Security Office at UNO, along with law enforcement, is investigating unauthorized access into an administrative unit server containing some files with personal information

UNO First Nebraska School in Global Research Network

November 24, 2015

Beginning in 2014, UNO has joined the Clinton Global Initiative University network of colleges and universities, the first to do so in Nebraska.

Engagement Center Announces New Partners

November 26, 2014

The UNO Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center has announced its third round of partner organizations who will call the building home

Buffett Institute Open House on Dec. 2

November 26, 2014

The University of Nebraska's Buffett Early Childhood Institute will hold a public open house the morning of Tuesday, Dec. 2

Google Ideas Director to Speak at UNO

November 26, 2014

The deputy director of Google Ideas will speak on the topic of technology and global engagement on Wednesday, Dec. 3

New Grant to Improve Health, Counseling Support

November 25, 2014

A $10,000 grant will help UNO improve its services in aiding students who are recovering from substance abuse and dependency issues

Commitment to Study Abroad Increase Sees Results

November 24, 2014

The goal to raise UNO's study abroad numbers by 2019 has shown progress just eight months in

Emergency Management Program Ranked No. 1 in Quality

November 24, 2014

UNO's Emergency Management degree program was ranked No. 1 overall for quality education in a recent report.

Dec. 1 Deadline for CGIU Submissions

November 21, 2014

Students looking to attend the 2015 Clinton Global Initiative University conference need to apply by Dec. 1

UNO Library Dean to Retire

November 19, 2014

Criss Library Dean Steve Shorb to retire after nearly a decade at UNO

UNO, UNMC Partner to Improve Electronic Medical Records

November 18, 2014

A UNO faculty member is teaming with researchers at UNMC to improve Electronic Medical Records for doctors, patients

UNO, South High to Host Senior Olympics

November 17, 2014

Students from UNO and Omaha South High School will be teaming up to help put on a Olympic Games event for the Omaha Intercultural Senior Center on Wednesday, Nov. 19.

MavPRSSA to Host Santa Paws Event

November 17, 2014

On Sunday, Dec. 7, the UNO students from MavPRSSA invites pets to get photos with Santa for a good cause

UNO Galleries to Feature Work of Wanda Ewing, Students

November 14, 2014

Three exhibits will highlight the work of former UNO faculty member Wanda Ewing, as well as this semester’s Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Studio Arts graduating seniors.

UNO International Education Week Nov. 13-21

November 13, 2014

This week of events will highlight the importance of global engagement.

UNO Contest Lets Students Present Business Ideas

October 09, 2014

On Oct. 13, one dozen UNO students will present 90-second elevator pitches to local business leaders as part of the Fifth Annual Big Idea! Elevator Pitch Contest

UNO Forensics Bests Top Competition to Start Season

October 08, 2014

The UNO Forensics team has started the new season off with a pair of tournament victories against Top 20 competition

UNO Art Gallery to Host UNK Artworks

October 07, 2014

A collection of works from 13 professors of art and art history at the University of Nebraska at Kearney will be the focus of the UNO Art Gallery's latest showcase, opening Friday, Oct. 10

UNO Alumni Association to Host Inaugural "Night of Honor"

October 06, 2014

For the first time in its history, the UNO Alumni Association will formally honor members of the worldwide UNO alumni network

UNO to Host Dual International Conferences

October 02, 2014

On Friday, Oct. 3, and Saturday, Oct. 4, UNO will host two conferences dedicated to the discussion of international events and cultures

Brooks Lecture to Address Same-Sex Marriage in Nebraska

September 29, 2014

The Rabbi Sidney H. Brooks lecture returns for 2014 and will feature a presentation from UNO professor William Blizek

KVNO to Live Broadcast Carnegie Hall Performance

September 29, 2014

On Oct. 1, KVNO, the metro's classical music station, will live broadcast a performance from the Berlin Philharmonic at Carnegie Hall

UNO to Host Conference on China-U.S. Economic Relationship

September 29, 2014

A free, one day conference on the topic of China's economic impact on the world, particularly the United States, will take place at Mammel Hall on Thursday, Oct. 2

UNO Statement on Social Media Safety

September 26, 2014

Due to recent events, UNO would like to remind the Maverick community about staying safe on social media and how to report any concerns you may have to campus officials

UNO Named a Top Military Friendly School

September 25, 2014

According to a list recently published by G.I. Jobs, UNO has once again made the list as one of the nation's top military friendly schools

Rodie Named Director of UNO Center for Urban Sustainability

September 24, 2014

Steven Rodie, formerly a UNL associate professor in the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, is first director of the UNO Center for Urban Sustainability

UNO Researchers Publish Report on Nebraska’s Mexican Population

September 23, 2014

A study from the UNO Office of Latino and Latin American Studies highlights the growing population of Mexican-born immigrants in Nebraska

Artistic Road Signs to Cover Campus on Sept. 24

September 22, 2014

UNO art students have designed six road signs that will be strategically placed around campus on Wednesday, Sept. 24

Chancellor Christensen Takes the Ice Bucket Challenge

August 20, 2014

After a challenge from NU Regent Tim Clare, Chancellor Christensen and Student Body President/Regent Jordan Koch took the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

Athletes and Elders Returns for Sixth Year

August 20, 2014

A service learning program that partners gerontology students and student athletes with community care centers is returning for its sixth year

SummerWorks, City of Omaha Create Mural at Hanscom Park

August 19, 2014

A summer-long program to give teens jobs has teamed with the City of Omaha to create a mural in Hanscom Park

UNO Receives Largest Research Grant in School History to Launch Biomechanics Research Center

August 15, 2014

A $10.1 million federal grant will create the world’s first Center for Research in Human Movement Variability.

NBDC to Host Workshop on Small Business Grants

August 14, 2014

Small businesses looking to commercialize their innovative research are welcome to a special workshop hosted by the NBDC

UNO Gallery Opens Season With Work From 29 Visiting Artists

August 08, 2014

The 2014-2015 season for the UNO Art Gallery will open Aug. 29 with an exhibit curated by Joslyn Art Museum’s Curator of Contemporary Art

UNO Community Engagement Center Launches New Call for Partners

August 07, 2014

The UNO Community Engagement Center is currently accepting new applications for partner organizations

UNO Joins ExpressJet Pilot Prep Program as First Nebraska School Partner

July 07, 2014

UNO has announced a partnership with ExpressJet to become the first Nebraska college or university to join their Airline Pilot Pathway Program

UNO Students Place Second in FAA Competition

July 01, 2014

A group of UNO aviation students recently received second-place recognition at a national competition held by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

University of Nebraska to Assist Students Affected by Severe Weather

June 26, 2014

The financial aid offices of the University of Nebraska, including UNO, are offering policy changes to assist those affected by severe weather

Conference at UNO to Use Theatre for Social Change

June 24, 2014

From Thursday, June 26, to Sunday, June 29, the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) will host the 20th Annual "Pedagogy and Theatre of the Oppressed" Conference

UNO, UNL Researchers Find Hormones Affect Voting Behavior

June 22, 2014

A study from the UNO psychology program and UNL political science program has found that high levels of stress-related hormones can affect someone's likelihood to vote

NET to Show UNO Documentary on Iowa Artist

June 19, 2014

A UNO television documentary about the life and work of Iowa artist Louis Grell will be shown this summer on Nebraska Educational Television

UNO Releases Names, Hometowns of Spring 2014 Graduates

May 13, 2014

The names of the more than 1500 students who graduated during UNO's May 2014 Commencement ceremonies have been released

UNO Student Will Spend Year in Korea Thanks to Scholarship

May 12, 2014

International studies major Katherine Durand will continue her education in South Korea with the help of an exclusive scholarship

Former UNO Student to Premiere First Feature Film

May 08, 2014

Former UNO student Nick Royer and wife Emily, a current UNO student, will premiere their first feature-length film, "AIR," at Aksarben Cinema on Thursday, June 5

Former UNO Student to Premiere First Feature Film

May 08, 2014

Former UNO student Nick Royer and wife Emily, a current UNO student, will premiere their first feature-length film, "AIR," at Aksarben Cinema on Thursday, June 5

UNO Student Earns Fulbright Scholarship, Will Teach in Turkey

May 02, 2014

Shelby Anderson-Holt, an international studies major at UNO, will serve as a cultural ambassador to Turkey as part of the Fulbright Scholarship program

Nebraska Spanish Creative Writing Winners Announced

May 02, 2014

This year's winners were recently announced for the "Through Our Words" creative writing in Spanish competition. A formal ceremony will take place on Wednesday, May 7.

UNO Alumni Network to Grow by 1,500 During Commencement Weekend

May 01, 2014

More than 1,500 students will graduate from UNO and celebrate their accomplishments with family and friends during this year's May Commencement ceremonies

UNO Flight Team Heading to Nationals

April 30, 2014

The UNO student aviation team will compete nationally beginning Monday, May 12

UNO Students to Give $5,000 to Local Nonprofits

April 29, 2014

As part of Angie Eikenberry's "Philanthropy and Democracy" course, students will present $5,000 to two local nonprofits focused on the area's refugee communities

UNO Professor Earns Harvard Book Award

April 28, 2014

Dr. Waitman Wade Beorn has earned a prestigious award for his debut book, “Marching into Darkness"

Midwest Entrepreneurship Conference Returns to UNO for Third Year

March 26, 2014

The Midwest regional conference for the national Collegiate Entrepreneur’s Organization will be held at UNO from Friday, April 4, through Saturday, April 5

UNO Researchers Publish Report on Impact of Latino-Owned Businesses in Nebraska

March 25, 2014

UNO's Office of Latino/Latin American Studies (OLLAS) has launched a report today that uses US Census data to examine the impact of Latino-owned businesses across the state of Nebraska

UNO Professor Launches Native American Health News Site

March 24, 2014

UNO's Teresa Lamsam is launching a website dedicated to health and wellness news affecting Native American populations

UNO Students to Attend Clinton Global Initiative Conference

March 20, 2014

Five students will present three projects designed to positively change the world at this year's Clinton Global Initiative University Conference

Board of Regents to Consider Appointment of Interim President

March 20, 2014

At its March 21 meeting, the University of Nebraska Board of Regents will consider the appointment of James Linder, M.D., of Omaha, as interim president of the university, effective May 3, 2014

Last Chance to Enter Warren Buffett Essay Contest

March 19, 2014

Win the chance for free admission to the UNO College of Business Administration's Genius of Warren Buffett course

UNO Student, Alumnus Earn Trip to German Neuroscience Conference

March 18, 2014

UNO senior Beth Fetzer and UNO alumnus Maxwell Virus are two of just 10 students worldwide being flown to a German neuroscience conference this month

UNO Sr. Vice Chancellor Named to National Academic Board of Directors

March 14, 2014

Sr. Vice Chancellor B.J. Reed was named recently to the inaugural Board of Directors of the Association of Chief Academic Officers, ACAO.

Nebraska Business Development Center Offers Sustainability Certification in March, April

March 13, 2014

Members of the business community looking to expand their knowledge or employment marketability in the area of sustainability are invited to attend two Nebraska Business Development Center (NBDC) credentialing seminars at UNO March and April.

UNO Welcomes India Violin Duo to Campus April 4

March 12, 2014

On Friday, April 4, UNO will welcome internationally known Indian musicians the Lalgudi Duo to the Strauss Performing Arts Center.

Native American Advocate Winona LaDuke to Speak at UNO

March 11, 2014

Winona LaDuke, an internationally recognized Native American activist will speak at this year's UNO Goldstein Lecture on Tuesday, March 18.

UNO Commitment: Double Study Abroad Numbers by 2019

March 10, 2014

UNO has joined more than 160 higher education institutions as part of the Institute of International Education (IIE)’s Generation Study Abroad initiative.

UNO Report: Housing Values Stronger in Hardest Hit Areas

January 31, 2014

Neighborhoods in Omaha that were hardest hit by the 2008 housing crisis are finally beginning to show signs of recovery, according to a report released by Prof. Steven Shultz

UNO Schwalb Center to Offer Tour of Israel

January 29, 2014

A once-in-a-lifetime trip to Israel is being planned by Dr. Moshe Gershovich for May 2014

Wartime Journalist Speaks at UNO

January 28, 2014

On Thursday, Feb. 6, at 4 p.m., former Washington Post reporter Jackie Spinner will speak at the Criss Library on the topic of wartime news coverage

Blizek Travels to Sundance Film Festival

January 24, 2014

For nearly 15 years, the University of Nebraska Omaha’s (UNO) Journal of Religion and Film has been covering legendary actor Robert Redford’s Sundance Film Festival.

UNO Announces Second Round of Engagement Partners

January 17, 2014

Five organizations are joining UNO's Community Engagement Center

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