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May 2022 News Release Archive

Flag Lowering for Kyle Kercher

May 29, 2022

The UNO flag will be lowered on Friday, June 3, in memory of retired faculty member Kyle Kercher.

Flag Lowering for Jean Mack

May 29, 2022

The UNO flag will be lowered on Wednesday, June 1, in memory of Mack, a UNO retiree who passed away on April 22, 2022, at the age of 79.

UNO Names Jaisy Kumar Employee of the Month

May 26, 2022

Kumar was nominated for her dedication to supporting students and strong interpersonal skills.

Flags Lowered to Honor Uvalde Shooting Victims

May 25, 2022

Following a proclamation from President Joe Biden, all U.S., Nebraska, and University flags will be lowered to half-staff through May 28, 2022.

Pettid Named Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Life and Wellbeing

May 22, 2022

After serving as interim associate vice chancellor for student affairs, Cathy Pettid, LMHP, will officially join UNO Chancellor Joanne Li's executive team to lead the Division of Student Life and Wellbeing beginning Thursday, May 26.

UNO Academic Advising Council Names Emily Wiemers Advisor of the Month

May 20, 2022

Wiemers was nominated by her peers for her dedication to student success.

80-Year-Old Student Earns Degree, Completing a 60-Year Journey

May 20, 2022

Through patience and support from family, Madeline Adams achieved her goal of earning a degree at the same place her academic journey began.

Staff, Faculty, Advisors Celebrated at 2022 Awards Banquet

May 20, 2022

On May 16, recognitions and awards were handed out by UNO's Staff Advisory Council, Faculty Senate, and Academic Advising Council to celebrate employee contributions to the campus over the past year.

Celebrating Our Newest Alumni

May 15, 2022

For 1,851 students, Friday marked the end of one important journey and the beginning of a new chapter in each of their lives. With family, friends, and thousands of other alumni behind them, it was clear to see that once you're a Maverick, you're always a Maverick.

Jaci Lindburg to Serve as Associate Vice Chancellor for Innovative and Learning-Centric Institution

May 12, 2022

Lindburg, who has been a part of the NU System since 2012 and previously served as UNO's Director of Digital Education, will take on the role in addition to her responsibilities as Associate Vice President for Digital Education at the NU System.

Flags Lowered to Honor COVID Victims

May 12, 2022

Governor Pete Ricketts has ordered flags to fly at half-staff, effective immediately, through sunset on Monday, May 16, to honor the victims of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Katie Larson Named 2022 Academic Advisor of the Year

May 11, 2022

Larson's nominators describe her as an advisor that goes the extra mile for her students.

Elkhorn North Senior Awarded 'Maverick in the Making' Scholarship

May 11, 2022

Senior Rowaida Qulagi was recently named a "Maverick in the Making" for her leadership skills and kindness, which she looks forward to bringing to UNO as she begins courses this fall.

Flag Lowering for Barbara Berenson

May 10, 2022

The UNO flag will be lowered on Wednesday, May 11, in memory of Barbara Berenson, a UNO retiree who passed away on Jan. 2, 2022.

UNO Newest Addition to International Coalition of Universities

May 09, 2022

Joining a select group of 215 other universities, UNO has been selected as a member of the Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU) and is just the second to join from Nebraska.

Student Commencement Stories: May 2022

May 08, 2022

Learn more about these amazing UNO graduates-to-be as they read a letter to their younger self.

Flag Lowering for Phouvong Mychackavane

May 08, 2022

The UNO flag will be lowered on Monday, May 9, in memory of Phouvong Mychackavane, a UNO retiree who passed away on April 14, 2022, at the age of 64.

National Strategic Research Institute Names 11 UNO Faculty as Fellows

May 06, 2022

A group of 11 faculty from UNO will join colleagues from across the University of Nebraska System to boost research contributions tied to national security.

Maverick Alumni Return to Compete at Caniglia

May 06, 2022

Former Mavericks Emir Alihodzic, Hugo Kamatani, and Ed Gordon will lead Omaha's professional soccer club, Union Omaha, as they take on the Northern Colorado Hailstorm in the next round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.

Campus Updates to COVID Testing, Contact Tracing

May 06, 2022

The Office of Health Security will no longer offer COVID-19 testing and contact tracing after May 11 and May 12, respectively. Additional COVID resources are still available on campus and in the community.

Latino-Owned Businesses in South Omaha Substantially Impacted by Pandemic, UNO Research Finds

May 05, 2022

A new study conducted by the Office of Latino/Latin American Studies (OLLAS) at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) sheds new light on the impacts of COVID-19 on Latino-owned businesses in South Omaha.

UNO Chapter of Phi Kappa Phi Inducts 2022 Class

May 04, 2022

The 115-year-old national honor society recently welcomed 66 new UNO students and staff members.

Kirchner Named Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance

May 03, 2022

Carol Kirchner, a UNO alumna and former associate vice chancellor for business and finance, will serve as UNO's new senior business officer beginning Monday, May 16.

Chancellor Li: Our Campus' Next Steps

May 03, 2022

Li: "The system-wide climate survey results announced earlier this month showed us that there is much to be proud of, as well as opportunities we can seize to make ourselves a stronger campus community."

UNO Launches Career Connect

May 02, 2022

More than 40 businesses and non-profits joined representatives from UNO, Omaha, and the State of Nebraska to launch a new program granting unprecedented access to paid internship opportunities for our students.

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