June 2020 News Release Archive
UNO’s College of Education Adopts New Name to Match Growth in Programs, Research
June 30, 2020The College of Education (COE) is changing its name to the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences (CEHHS) to better represent the college’s academic degree programs and advancements in research.
Climate vs. Weather | What's the Difference?
June 30, 2020Something that is commonly misunderstood is the difference between the terms ‘climate’ and ‘weather.’ What some people may use interchangeably are actually two completely different terms.
Board of Regents Approves 2020-21 University Operating Budget
June 26, 2020The Board of Regents approved the NU system’s 2020-21 operating budget, part of a multi-year plan to address fiscal challenges presented by COVID-19 while also laying the groundwork for future growth and success across the campuses.
NU Again Ranks Among World’s Top 100 in Earning U.S. Patents
June 24, 2020For the third consecutive year, the University of Nebraska system is ranked among the top 100 academic institutions worldwide in earning U.S. patents to protect the research and discoveries of its faculty.
Digital Learning at UNO: A History of Innovation
June 24, 2020Nearly 30 years ago, digital learning at UNO began from the ground up, with faculty and students advocating for more choice and flexibility.
A Reminder Regarding Campus Access
June 22, 2020As UNO leaders have said since the beginning of our response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the health, safety, and well-being of our university community is our top priority.
Supreme Court Upholds DACA
June 19, 2020On June 18, the Supreme Court upheld the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, allowing students to retain their protection from deportation and their authorization to work in the United States.
NU System Budget Plan Lays Groundwork for Future Growth
June 19, 2020NU System President Ted Carter said the proposed 2020-21 operating budget reflects the unprecedented moment that higher education is experiencing because of the pandemic.
A Message from Chancellor Gold: An Outline for UNO's Budget Planning Process
June 19, 2020UNO Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., provides details on how UNO will approach the budget reductions announced on Friday, June 19, by NU System President Ted Carter.
'What Could Have Been': The 2020 College World Series
June 18, 2020From the winner's podium to economic impact; UNO experts still use data to back predictions for a summer with no College World Series.
The Maverick Minute: Aileen Warren
June 17, 2020Aileen Warren, Assistant Vice Chancellor and Director of Human Resources for UNMC, joins Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., to discuss her new role overseeing both campuses' human resources operations.
Update on Education Abroad Restrictions
June 16, 2020Guidance restricting study abroad travel for UNO students, faculty and staff will be extended for the foreseeable future.
UNO to Make Face Masks Available to Students, Faculty and Staff
June 15, 2020The masks are black and feature an embroidered Maverick logo as well as the phrase “Maverick Strong.”
Omaha South Graduate Awarded ‘Maverick in the Making’ Scholarship
June 15, 2020Giving back is the name of the game for recent Omaha South High School graduate Alma Barrera.
New Health Security Offices to Support UNO/UNMC Communities
June 15, 2020The Office of Health Security will be a centralized and coordinating hub devoted to the public health and safety of all students, faculty and staff. Jane Meza, Ph.D., will oversee UNO’s health security efforts, and Ted Cieslak, M.D., will oversee UNMC’s.
UNO, UNL Students to Refine Cyber, Nuclear Wargame
June 12, 2020Four UNO students, as well as one UNL student, have been selected to intern with NSRI.
UNO Archives Preserve Queer History to Make Future More Inclusive
June 11, 2020The Queer Omaha Archives were launched at the UNO Criss Library in 2016 and continue to stand as Nebraska's only LGBTQIA2S+ archive.
UNOAA Scholarships Issued for First Time Through New Endowed Fund
June 11, 2020The fund, established in 2019, has grown large enough to support annual disbursements of around $40,000 for scholarships.
University Offers Voluntary Work-Reduction Program for Eligible Staff
June 11, 2020The University of Nebraska System (NU) has announced a voluntary work-reduction program, available to most full-time office/service and managerial/professional employees, in an effort to lower labor costs and address the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
First Generation Graduates Celebrated, Receive Medallions
June 10, 2020Some of the newest alumni from the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) received recognition not just for completing their program, but for accomplishing their academic goals of earning their degree as a first-generation college student.
Dean's, Chancellor's Lists Recognize Students for Academic Excellence in Spring 2020 Semester
June 10, 2020Roughly 5,600 students are being recognized for their academic achievements during the Spring 2020 semester at UNO with inclusion on the Chancellor's and/or Dean's List.
The Maverick Minute: Jaci Lindburg
June 08, 2020Director of Digital Learning and IT Academic Technology Jaci Lindburg, joins Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., to discuss the significant work that went into transitioning to remote teaching and learning.
PBS Goes Prehistoric, Features UNO Faculty Member
June 08, 2020Geography/Geology Instructor Larry Bradley, Ph.D., offers his expertise in a documentary series featuring some of the most active and dynamic fossil sites in the world.
Remembering Roger Foltz
June 01, 2020Foltz, a retired professor within the School of Music, has recently passed away.
Remembering Pauline Wilcox
June 01, 2020Wilcox, a retiree within the College of Education, has recently passed away.
A Message From Chancellor Gold
June 01, 2020The events of the past week and recent decision from the Douglas County Attorney have left many of our students, faculty and staff frustrated, confused, angry, and in search of a path forward.