July 2021 News Archive
UNO Students Travel to 939 Cities in Iowa
July 30, 2021Seth Varner and Austin Schneider, two soon-to-be juniors at UNO, have been traveling across Iowa this summer to visit each of the state’s 939 incorporated towns. Their journeys have been covered by media outlets locally, regionally, and nationally – including by outlets like Yahoo News.
Student Employment Moving to Division of Student Success
July 29, 2021Previously overseen by UNO Human Resources, student employment opportunities at UNO will now be managed through the Division of Student Success.
Lutte Earns Ninety-Nines Award of Achievement in Aviation for Outstanding Contributions
July 26, 2021Rebecca Lutte, Ph.D., an associate professor at the UNO Aviation Institute, was awarded the Ninety-Nines Award of Achievement for Contributions to Aviation.
16 Mavericks Named AHCA/Krampade Academic All-American Scholars
July 26, 2021To qualify, a student-athlete must have attained at least a 3.6 grade-point average for each semester, regardless of whether the school's hockey team was able to play this season or not.
UNO Experts on Safeguarding Your Online Identity
July 22, 2021Three faculty from UNO's College of Information Science & Technology share tips on how to safeguard your online identity in a digital era.
Returning to In-Person, On Campus Activity by Aug. 23
July 21, 2021UNO Chancellor Joanne Li, Ph.D., CFA, has asked that all employees prioritize on-campus work and physical presence no later than the start of the Fall 2021 semester on Monday, Aug. 23, 2021.
From the Office of the President: In Defense of Academic Freedom at the University of Nebraska
July 21, 2021The preservation of academic freedom is vital for any great university.
Dept. of Navy Grant Sparks Development of Cybersecurity Curriculum for Middle, High School Students
July 21, 2021A new and engaging resource is now in development at UNO to help educate the next generation on staying safe from online hackers and scammers.
UNO Academic Advising Council Names Vickie Stone Advisor of the Month
July 19, 2021Stone was nominated by her peers for her dedication to student success.
Mike Kemp Named Interim Athletic Director
July 16, 2021Mike Kemp, Senior Associate Athletic Director for Events and Facilities within UNO Athletics, has been named interim Athletic Director.
Youth Camps Provide Safe Summer Fun On Campus
July 16, 2021After many youth camps were forced to shutter last summer, a number of UNO-based camps have found ways to offer safe and exciting opportunities this year.
UNO Names Grant Hilgenkamp Employee of the Month
July 15, 2021Hilgenkamp was recognized for his work with students and contributions to repairing instrumental technology needed by UNO Theatre.
Jaci Lindburg Named NU Associate Vice President of Digital Education and IT Strategy
July 15, 2021In her new role, Lindburg will oversee NU Online, the system-wide platform bringing together 150-plus online programs offered by the four campuses of the University of Nebraska, in addition to continuing systemwide leadership for information technology strategy.
UNO Researchers: Local Unemployment Rates Just One Piece of the Economic Recovery Puzzle
July 14, 2021New research from UNO’s College of Business Administration (CBA) shows that unemployment numbers alone fail to provide a full picture of Omaha’s economic recovery from the pandemic.
UNO Congratulates Trev Alberts on Being Named UNL Director of Athletics
July 14, 2021UNO Chancellor Joanne Li, Ph.D., CFA, praised Alberts for his achievements and the university system for recognizing and promoting talent from within the university.
Early Alert Pilot Program to Expand This Summer
July 14, 2021Designed to identify students at risk of falling behind in their academic journey, developers of the Early Alert Pilot program will be reaching out to departments and units to be part of its next phase.
Electric Crews Housed at UNO Amid Storm Recovery Efforts
July 13, 2021UNO partnered with OPPD to provide housing for 175 lineworkers from regional companies within UNO’s Scott Residence Hall as they continue to restore power to OPPD customers.
Pettid Named to LB247 Mental Health Crisis Hotline Task Force
July 07, 2021Assistant Vice Chancellor and Dean of Students Cathy Pettid, LMHP, has been selected to serve as a nonvoting member of the Nebraska Legislature's Mental Health Crisis Hotline Task Force.
Omaha Swimming and Diving Earns CSCAA Scholar All-America Honors
July 06, 2021The Omaha swimming and diving team was named to the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) Scholar All-America list for the Spring 2021 semester.
Chancellor Li: The Importance of Vaccinations
July 06, 2021Li: "Our entire UNO community is looking forward to the Fall 2021 semester and a chance to return to more traditional campus operations. That is why I would like to strongly encourage all students, faculty and staff to receive their COVID-19 vaccinations if they have not done so already and it is safe for them to do so."
Juan Casas Named Acting Dean for Graduate Studies
July 01, 2021Casas will lead Graduate Studies in an interim capacity while Dean of Graduate Studies Deborah Smith-Howell serves as UNO Chancellor Joanne Li’s Chief of Staff through the end of 2021.
Deborah Smith-Howell Named Interim Chief of Staff to Chancellor Joanne Li
July 01, 2021Smith-Howell, UNO’s associate vice chancellor for Academic Affairs and dean of Graduate Studies, has served the university for more than 30 years as an educator and an administrator.
Chancellor Li: Hit the Ground Running
July 01, 2021Li: "Let’s move quickly, purposefully, and build something amazing together."