UNO News Center Archives

After graduating from UNO, Mavericks go on to do great things. Recent biotechnology graduate Harim Won is a perfect example.

Freeman-Wakefield Receives International Recognition for Work With Nebraska Communities

Ellen Freeman-Wakefield, public programs director for UNO's School of Public Administration, was recently recognized as "Institute Director of the Year" by the International Institute of Municipal Clerks

Flag Lowering for David Thorndike

The UNO flag will be lowered for UNO retiree David Thorndike who recently passed away.

College Choice Ranks UNO Gerontology Programming Among Best in Nation

The University of Nebraska at Omaha has been ranked as having some of the best gerontology programming in the country.

UNO Young Alumni Academy Application

Members selected to the academy have unique networking and professional development opportunities while developing stronger connections to each other and with UNO.

UNO Program Helps Connect High School Students With Government Leaders

The Nebraska Civic Leadership Program annually helps high school students from across the metro get first-hand experiences with how their local, state and federal governments work

UNO Planetarium Operator Joins Girl Scout Team at Intensive NASA Workshop

One of UNO’s own has been given the chance to work alongside NASA scientists to find a way to bring STEM opportunities back to the girls of Nebraska.

Handshake Replaces UNO Career Connect

The site will serve as the central portal to learn when employers will be recruiting on campus, how to apply for off-campus jobs and internships, and scheduling career appointments with an ACDC career advisor.

Flag Lowering for Margaret (Peggy) Mainelli

The UNO flag will be lowered for UNO employee Margaret (Peggy) Mainelli who recently passed away.

UNO Senior Vice Chancellor Search Committee Announced

A 28-person search committee has been identified to assist Chancellor Gold in the hiring UNO's next senior vice chancellor

Handshake Replaces UNO Career Connect As Off-Campus Student Employment Resource

Handshake gives students and alumni access to hundreds of different job and internship listings in the Omaha metro and nationwide.

Community Engagement Spotlight | The Goodrich Scholarship Program

Goodrich Scholarship Program staff members collaborate with Partnership 4 Kids to bring middle school students to a career fair at UNO.

Community Engagement Spotlight | Ryan Spohn, Ph.D.

Ryan Spohn, Ph.D., is the Director of the Nebraska Center for Justice Research (NCJR) in the College of Public Affairs and Community Service (CPACS).

Community Engagement Spotlight | Phil Witt, Ph.D.

UNO faculty Phil Witt, Ph.D., and his wife Angie were recognized for their efforts to support refugees in the Omaha community.

Community Engagement Spotlight | Katherine Scarpello

Katherine Scarpello's inspiration began three years ago in a service learning course.

Community Engagement Spotlight | Communication Studies Across the Globe

Abbie Syrek, M.A. and Cameron Logsdon, M.A., and several UNO faculty are helping pave the way for communication studies in Afghanistan.

Political Science Student Nationally Recognized for Impact on Campus, in Community

June 22, 2018

Sandy Griffin was recently recognized as a 2018 Newman Civic Fellow by Campus Compact

New Minor in Biomechanics Available for Students

June 22, 2018

The Department of Biomechanics has announced a new academic minor option available for undergraduate students interested in the study of human movement

UNO Student Group Invites Community to Aksarben Picnic

UNO organization “Room at our Table” invites members of the Omaha community to join them for a community picnic; June 27.

Cuts Hold Spending Growth to Zero In Proposed 2018-19 University Budget

June 21, 2018

President Bounds expresses concern about upcoming two-year budget cycle: ‘Our options for managing further cuts are limited.’

Think Tank to Bring Clinical Innovation to Fruition

June 15, 2018

Thang serves as a bridge between UNMC's Department of Emergency Medicine and potential partners at UNO's Peter Kiewit Institute.

The Maverick Minute | PRIDE Month

June 15, 2018

Chancellor Jeffrey Gold sits down with the Director of UNO's Gender Sexuality and Resource Center, Jessi Hitchins, to discuss PRIDE Month.

UNO Names Larry Adler Employee of the Month for June

June 12, 2018

Larry was nominated by his peers for his hard work and attention to detail.

UNO Students Finish Third in National Counter-Extremism Competition

A University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) student organization finished third in a national competition leveraging social media to counter extremism.

NOTICE: Phishing Attempt at NU Campuses

A convincing phishing email was sent to many email users at the Omaha, Kearney and Lincoln campuses.

New Voicemail System

Following a new voicemail system implementation on June 8, users will need to activate their new accounts.

Mom to Earn Degree 11 Years After First UNO Class