May 2021 News Archive
Flags Lowered to Honor San Jose Shooting Victims
May 27, 2021Following a proclamation from President Joe Biden and Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts, all U.S., Nebraska, and University flags will be lowered to half-staff through May 30.
Only 8% of Nebraska Workforce Stayed Fully Remote Into 2021, CPS Data Shows
May 25, 2021According to data recently presented by UNO’s Center for Public Affairs Research (CPAR), only about 8% of Nebraska workers remained in remote operations in the first two months of 2021; a significant drop from a high of 16% in May 2020.
Never Stop Growing: UNO's Role as an Age-Friendly University
May 24, 2021UNO recently obtained national recognition as a university that supports learning at all ages. However, the university's history of supporting lifelong learning stretches back decades. Learn about these resources and programs that are available on campus and online.
UNO NSSLHA Awarded Gold Chapter Honors
May 21, 2021Honors are awarded to chapters that demonstrate an outstanding effort to support their mission to inspire, empower and support students in communication sciences and disorders programs.
Schaffer Named CFE Director
May 21, 2021Connie Schaffer, Ed.D., a UNO associate professor and alumna, has been named the new director of the university's Center for Faculty Excellence.
UNO Academic Advising Council Names Mallory Johnson Advisor of the Month
May 20, 2021Johnson was nominated by her peers for her dedication to student success.
National Strategic Research Institute Appoints 16 UNO Researchers as NSRI Fellows
May 20, 2021A group of 16 faculty from UNO will join colleagues from across the University of Nebraska System to boost research contributions tied to national security.
UNO Names Mary Razor Employee of the Month
May 19, 2021Razor was nominated for her willingness to work unique hours to ensure UNO employees are paid on time and the ability to think proactively to answer employee questions.
UNO Criminologists Studying Efforts to Improve Sexual Assault Kit Processing
May 19, 2021A team of researchers from UNO’s School of Criminology and Criminal Justice (SCCJ) are leading new research to evaluate efforts to improve processing of sexual assault kits in Minnesota.
UNO Center for Public Affairs Research Provides Understanding of Census Numbers
May 17, 2021What did the 2020 Census reveal about Nebraska? Experts from UNO CPAR helped area media understand what the Census numbers meant for communities locally and statewide.
Data Shows Nebraska Employment Numbers Lag in Protracted COVID-19 Recovery
May 17, 2021While data shows that the impact of COVID-19 on the Nebraska economy was lesser than the nation as a whole, the state still hit a ten-year low in employment numbers in 2020, according to UNO's Center for Public Affairs Research (CPAR).
Mavericks Advance To First Summit League Championship
May 14, 2021Omaha Softball will play South Dakota State for the championship; May 15.
Flag Lowering for Larry Trussell
May 14, 2021The UNO flag will be lowered today in memory of Larry Trussell, who passed away on May 7, 2021, at the age of 77.
Big Idea: Medical Humanities Projects Move Forward
May 11, 2021Seven UNO Medical Humanities/Ted Kooser Center for Health Humanities Big Idea research and creative activity projects will get underway this summer as part of the Big Ideas strategic investment.
Syracuse High School Senior Awarded the 'Maverick in the Making' Scholarship
May 09, 2021Teja Farley is on a mission to turn a passion for helping others into a career as an educational psychologist.
"Outstanding Innovation in Teaching with Technology Award" Recipients Announced
May 07, 2021Sponsored by ITS, the award honors faculty who have implemented outstanding innovative teaching approaches shown to increase student learning, engagement and success.
Revisiting One Graduate's Inspiring Story, Five Years Later
May 06, 2021In 2016, Taryn Schaaf had her dreams of walking to get her diploma come true. Now, she wants to inspire the next generation of Maverick alumni.
UNO Launches Partnership Easing Access to Degrees for BCBSNE Employees
May 05, 2021Employees at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) will have the opportunity to pursue a degree at UNO without paying upfront tuition costs thanks to a new innovative corporate partnership.
More Than 200 Receive COVID-19 Vaccine at UNO Clinic
May 05, 2021More than 200 people rolled up their sleeves and received their first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at UNO’s first on-campus vaccination clinic, which was held Friday, April 30.