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Student Leaders Reflect on a Year of Challenges, Triumphs One Year into COVID-19 Pandemic

Jabin Moore and Vanessa Chavez Jurado share their thoughts on a year unlike any other.

Student Body President Jabin Moore and Student Body Vice President Vanessa Chavez Jurado

Student Body President/Regent Jabin Moore and Student Body Vice President Vanessa Chavez Jurado

One year ago this month, the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) pivoted to remote teaching, learning, and working in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Student Body President Jabin Moore and Student Body Vice President Vanessa Chavez Jurado were at the forefront of the university’s response. The pair reflected on a historic year of challenges, triumphs, lessons learned, and opportunities.

About the University of Nebraska at Omaha

The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) is Nebraska’s premier metropolitan university, committed to innovating for the public good, advancing social mobility, powering workforce development, and serving as a hub for community engagement. Nearly 15,000 Mavericks choose UNO for its hands-on education experiences, nationally ranked online and graduate programs, military-connected student support, and innovative approaches to supporting lifelong learning. UNO holds the Carnegie Research Activity “R2” designation, securing more than $40 million annually in external research funding and counts its faculty among the world’s most cited scholars. Sixteen Omaha Athletics programs compete in NCAA Division I as members of the Summit League and National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC). 

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