Skip to main content

News Release Archive

   

Update Made to Purchasing Guidelines

June 29, 2018

Purchasing requirements for the university have changed following an adjustment made by the federal government

Engage Workshops Available

June 29, 2018

With the transition from MavSYNC to Engage complete, all faculty, staff, and students are now able to log into the new system and set up their profiles. This new system has better tools and a more user friendly interface.

Board of Regents Approves New Insurance Providers

June 29, 2018

The University of Nebraska Board of Regents on Thursday approved changes to the university’s insurance providers beginning Jan. 1, 2019.

Regents Approve 2018-19 Operating Budget

June 28, 2018

The University of Nebraska Board of Regents on Thursday approved a 2018-19 operating budget that holds spending growth to near zero as NU implements significant cuts while simultaneously working to grow its impact on Nebraska’s economy and quality of life; President Bounds: "Our interest is in growing this university."

Regents Approve Munroe-Meyer Institute’s Move to Scott Campus

June 28, 2018

On Thursday, June 28, the University of Nebraska Board of Regents approved the move and rebuilding of the Munroe-Meyer Institute for Genetics and Rehabilitation from its existing location on the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Omaha campus to the former First Data building on Pine Street, located on the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s Scott Campus.

UNO Alum Receives Prestigious Scholarship

June 27, 2018

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

June 27, 2018

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

June 27, 2018

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

June 27, 2018

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

June 26, 2018

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

June 26, 2018

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

June 26, 2018

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

June 26, 2018

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

June 26, 2018

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

UNO Senior Vice Chancellor Search Committee Announced

June 25, 2018

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

June 25, 2018

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

June 25, 2018

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.

June 25, 2018

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.

June 25, 2018

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

June 25, 2018

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

Community Engagement Spotlight | Communication Studies Across the Globe

June 25, 2018

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

June 27, 2018

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

June 08, 2018

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

June 08, 2018

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

New Voicemail System

June 08, 2018

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

June 08, 2018

Originally enrolled as a freshman in 2007, Danielle Goodwin carved her own Maverick path in earning her degree

UNO Researchers Help Identify New National Biology Curriculum Standards

June 07, 2018

Researchers from across three UNO colleges joined a national team to help incorporate biotechnology into natural science classrooms

Recommendations Regarding the Chancellor's Transition Process and the UNO Strategic Plan and Process

June 07, 2018

Chancellor Gold asked the UNO Strategic Planning Committee to review the transition process and determine what could be incorporated into the strategic plan and unit level planning processes.

UNO Takes Home #SummitFoodFight Title

June 06, 2018

UNO collected over 56,500 pounds of food during the challenge.

University of Nebraska Defense Research Institute Earns New Five-Year, $92 Million Contract

June 06, 2018

The contract helps position UNO as a national leader in research and development to combat terrorist groups and to keep the United States and its allies safe.

Owen Takes New Role at Buffett Early Childhood Institute

June 06, 2018

Erin Owen, executive director of the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) Office of University Communications and assistant to the chancellor for communications, will take on a new role Aug. 16 as the Buffett Early Childhood Institute’s Director of Communications and Marketing.

UNO Flags to Be Lowered for Hubert Locke

June 05, 2018

On Wednesday, June 6, UNO flags will be lowered in memory of Hubert Locke, the founding dean of the College of Public Affairs and Community Service (CPACS)

New Job Posting System Coming

June 04, 2018

UNO Career Connect - UNO's online job and internship board for off campus positions - will be changing to the Handshake platform this summer.

Phase-in of Concur Software for Travel Reporting to Begin July 1

June 01, 2018

University of Nebraska faculty and staff are advised that campuses will begin transitioning to Concur, a new software system designed to streamline travel expense reporting, on July 1.

Graduate Student Has Passion For Science in the Lab, in the Community

June 01, 2018

As a second-year graduate student, Matthew Baker is not only working to uncover how our brains work, but also how to ensure federal science funding remains a national priority

Contact Us

If you have a story idea, news tip, or other question, please email the UNO News team at unonews@unomaha.edu.


About University Communications

Follow Us