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UNO Professor Discovers Prehistoric Species

August 31, 2018

Professor George Engelmann discovered a new species of pterosaur, more commonly referred to as pterodactyls, at a dig site in Utah.

Faculty Research Part of National Discussion on Reaction to High-Profile Deaths

August 31, 2018

A study from Paige Toller, associate professor of communication, highlights the taboo of speaking ill of the dead does not always apply in online forums

UNO Ombuds Survey

August 30, 2018

Are you aware of the resources available to students at UNO?

Legislative Candidate Davis Visits UNO

August 30, 2018

Legislative candidate Davis stopped on campus to discuss UNO's STEM efforts within Omaha as well as public budgeting and financial management.

Legislative Candidate Hunt Visits UNO

August 29, 2018

Hunt discussed the importance of UNO's support of small businesses and the work at UNO that is helping Nebraska edge towards the forefront of the STEM field.

UNO Celebrates #BeKind Day

August 27, 2018

Omaha leaders spoke at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) on Friday, Aug. 24, putting a focus on kindness.

Flag Lowering for Senator John McCain

August 27, 2018

All U.S. and state flags will be lowered until Sunday, Sept. 2, in honor of Arizona Senator John McCain, who passed away on Saturday, Aug. 25.

NU Foundation UNO Employee Giving Campaign

August 26, 2018

This September, UNO employees are being encouraged to support their fellow Mavericks

Evans to Lead Campus Security, Public Safety

August 23, 2018

Charlotte Evans has been named interim chief of police/director of campus security and public safety for UNO, UNMC and Nebraska Medicine, effective immediately.

Alumna Living Her Dream As Designer, Entrepreneur

August 23, 2018

Hannah Nodskov, founder and CEO of Hannah Caroline Couture, is debuting a new line at this year's Omaha Fashion Week.

The Maverick Minute | Durango Days

August 22, 2018

Bill Pickett, Director of the Milo Bail Student Center and the Office of Spirit and Tradition, speaks with Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold about Durango Days (UNO's welcome week) and the new UNOmaha Mobile App.

Changes Coming to Mail Service Operations

August 22, 2018

UNO Mail Services will be adjusting its window hours and moving to centralized points of mail delivery and pick up

August 2018 Monthly BRT Update

August 22, 2018

Regular updates on the work of the Budget Response Teams.

UNO INBRE Scholars Get Hands-On Experience

August 21, 2018

Juniors Timothy Rezineck, Andrew Pham and Camille Larson had the unique opportunity this summer to work in science labs alongside experienced researchers

Flag Lowering for David Hinton

August 21, 2018

The UNO flag will be lowered for David Hinton, whose 34-year career included serving as dean for the College of Public Affairs and Community Service and College of Information Science and Technology

The Maverick Minute | Doug Ewald

August 20, 2018

Doug Ewald, Vice Chancellor for Business, Finance and Business Development for UNO and UNMC, speaks with Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold about his new role in this Maverick Minute.

Quality of Care Focus of New Nebraska Medicine, UNO Collaboration

August 20, 2018

Nebraska Medicine has assumed management of UNO Health Services in a new collaboration aimed at long-term enhancement of the quality of care available to UNO’s campus community.

Student Workers Help Bookstore Run Smoothly

August 17, 2018

Abby Kane, John Kramer and Taylor Schulz are all Mavericks. They are also all employees of the UNO Bookstore, one of the many on-campus employment opportunities at UNO.

Flag Lowering for James B. Johnson

August 17, 2018

The UNO flag will be lowered for former faculty member James B. Johnson who recently passed away.

College Homepages Get New Look

August 17, 2018

UNO’s effort to continually improve its website user experience moved forward with a new homepage design for all six colleges and the CEC.

UNO Announces New Recruitment Campaign: Access to Exceptional

August 16, 2018

The new semester will bring a new undergraduate recruitment campaign to the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO): Access to Exceptional.

UNO Shuttle Tracking App Goes Live

August 15, 2018

A new mobile app and online portal will riders to track campus shuttles and better plan for intra-campus travel.

UNO Adds Office of National Scholarships, Fellowships

August 15, 2018

The Office of National Scholarships and Fellowships has been created to assist students with applying for highly-competitive support from national organizations and foundations

Legislative Program Analyst Tenopir Visits UNO

August 15, 2018

Tenopir met with campus leaders on the progress of campus projects and construction.

Baxter Arena's Clear Bag Policy

August 15, 2018

Going forward, any bag taken into a ticketed event at Baxter Arena will need to be transparent plastic

Recap of UNO, NU Leadership Updates From Summer 2018

August 14, 2018

A summary of key leadership personnel changes that have taken place between the end of the Spring 2018 semester and start of Fall 2018 semester

Higher Learning Commission Reaffirms Accreditation of UNO

August 14, 2018

The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) has officially reaffirmed its accreditation of the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

Flag Lowering for Kimberly Meeks

August 14, 2018

The UNO flag will be lowered for UNO retiree Kimberly Meeks who has passed away.

New Video Highlights Public Safety Resources

August 13, 2018

The UNO Department of Public Safety has produced a new video to help educate the campus about its services

Zoo Provides College of Education With Opportunities for Research, Partnerships

August 10, 2018

Research from teacher education professors has helped Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium enhance its new Children's Adventure Trails exhibit

Changes to Roles, Responsibilities Within Division of Student Success

August 10, 2018

A select number of staff within the Division of Student Success have updated their roles and responsibilities

Beadle Receives Grant to Study Caregiver Stress

August 10, 2018

UNO professor Janelle Beadle, Ph.D. was awarded a Great Plains IDeA-Clinical Translational Research Network Scholars grant.

UNO Pikes Earn Top Chapter Recognition In North America

August 08, 2018

At the 2018 Pi Kappa Alpha International Convention, Delta Chi Chapter was recognized as being in the top 10 percent of all Pi Kappa Alpha Chapters across the United States and Canada.

UNO Employee, Afghan Refugee Helped by Education Seeks Opportunities for Others

August 07, 2018

Hanif Sufizada joined UNO's Center for Afghanistan Studies in February 2018, but his ties to UNO, and the Center, go back more than 30 years

Poeschl Serving as Interim Executive Director of University Communications

August 07, 2018

Emily Poeschl will serve as interim executive director of the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) Office of University Communications while the search for a new executive director progresses.

Legislative Candidate DeBoer Tours UNO

August 07, 2018

DeBoer discussed UNO STEM programs and their impact on students, among other topics.

UNO Names Kirsten Omoto Employee of the Month

August 06, 2018

Kirsten was nominated by her peers for her hard work and dedication to her office and the veterans it services.

NHL Profiles Former Maverick Jake Guentzel

August 06, 2018

A recent feature story published by NHL.com focuses details the life and successes of Jake Guentzel, a Stanley Cup champion with the Pittsburgh Penguins and former forward for the Mavericks hockey team.

Regents Approve 2019-21 Budget Request

August 03, 2018

The University of Nebraska would receive state funding to cover core needs like health insurance, utilities and general operations under a two-year budget request approved Friday by the Board of Regents.

Omaha Area Teachers Attend Law Workshop

August 03, 2018

The workshop was created to help promote civic literacy and to help teachers better understand the courts and judicial process.

Dan Kenny Earns Board of Regents KUDOS Award

August 03, 2018

The ITS Software Developer was presented with the award on Aug. 3.

The Maverick Minute | Aim for the Stars

August 02, 2018

Connie O'Brien, director of the Aim for the Stars, speaks with Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold about the summer science and math camp in this Maverick Minute.

James Pottorff Named Vice President and General Counsel

August 01, 2018

Pottorff will begin at NU on Sept. 10, pending approval of the Board of Regents.

Aviation Student Earns Top National Scholarship

August 01, 2018

Maddy Petry, a University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) aviation student, recently earned a top national scholarship provided by Alpha Eta Rho International and sponsored by Mesa Airlines.

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