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June 2022 News Archive

Donovan Dowling

Dowell Tabs Dowling As Men's Soccer Head Coach

June 28, 2022

Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics Adrian Dowell announced Louisville assistant coach Donovan Dowling as the new head coach of Omaha men's soccer. He is the third head coach in the program's history.

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Former Omaha U Quarterback Marlin Briscoe Dies at 76

June 27, 2022

The UNO flag will be lowered on Wednesday, July 7, in honor of Briscoe, who passed away on Monday, June 28, at the age of 76. Playing for Omaha University (now UNO) from 1963 to 1966, Briscoe later became the first black quarterback to start a professional football game.

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UNO Academic Advising Council Names Megan Carroll Advisor of the Month

June 27, 2022

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

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Durango's Race Rematch

June 26, 2022

Durango and CWS mascot race competitor Logan Smith settled days of online debate with a head-to-head, winner-take-all rematch.

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Live from the Stands: MavRadio.FM Has You Covered

June 26, 2022

Eight teams made the trip to Omaha to face off in the College World Series. Tune in the MavRadio.FM for highlights and coverage throughout the final games of the series as our Mavericks continue to cover the action!

Alli Devney

Allison Devney Earns Board of Regents KUDOS Award

June 24, 2022

Devney (nee Nazorek), an academic and career coach for UNO's Success Academies, was recognized for her mentorship of first-year students who need help navigating the college experience.

Kyle Seebach, a pitcher for Northern Illinois University, traveled to UNO's Pitching Lab within the Biomechanics Research Building to improve his pitching.

UNO Pitching Lab Helps Pitchers on the Mound

June 23, 2022

A specialized lab at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) is using motion capture technology and data to help baseball pitchers improve their pitch speed and spin rate, understand deficiencies in their delivery, and reduce their risk of injury – helping them be at their best on the mound.

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Out@UNO is a Resource to Amplify Queer Voices on Campus

June 18, 2022

Representation comes in many forms. UNO faculty, staff, and graduate students have the opportunity to be voices for LGBTQIA students and colleagues through OUT@UNO.

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UNO Names Jonathan Acosta Employee of the Month

June 17, 2022

Acosta was chosen for his commitment to student success; ability to innovate and problem solve; and for his leadership among the university's community of academic advisors.

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Proposed New Policy: Temporary Pay Increases & Interim/Acting Appointments

June 17, 2022

A proposed new policy is open for review and comment; until June 23.

Tuition Freeze Highlights 2022-23 University System Budget

June 16, 2022

The next fiscal year is focused on keeping costs low for students while setting the stage for growth across all campuses in the University of Nebraska System. NU President Ted Carter will present the budget recommendations for the next fiscal year to the Board of Regents on Thursday, June 23.

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Midwestern Monsoons: A Story of Maverick Spirit

June 16, 2022

When a sudden storm threatened to damage priceless pieces housed in UNO's Criss Library, the campus community stepped up, chipped in, and showed what it means to be a part of the Maverick family.

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Flag Lowering for Cliff McKing

June 16, 2022

The UNO flag will be lowered on Thursday, June 23, in memory of McKing, a UNO student who passed away on May 16 at the age of 19.

UNO flag lowered by Pep Bowl

Flag Lowering for Boyd Littrell

June 11, 2022

The UNO flag will be lowered on Tuesday, June 14, in memory of Littrell, a UNO emeritus professor of sociology who passed away on May 18 at the age of 80.

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UNO Students Join NSRI as Strategic Deterrence Interns

June 10, 2022

Three students across political science, mathematics, and economics will learn alongside members of United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) as they defend against threats to national security.

Abbey Henrichs

Abbey Henrichs Named Director of Events

June 05, 2022

Henrichs, who previously served as assistant director for special projects in the Office of Strategic Marketing and Communication, will lead the planning and execution of high-level, university-wide events in her new role.

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'Swan' to Expand, Accelerate Computing Resources for NU Researchers, Students

June 03, 2022

A new supercomputer, located at the Peter Kiewit Institute on UNO's Scott Campus, honors the legacy of David Swanson, founding director of Holland Computing Center.

The Security Testbed for Agricultural Vehicles and Environments, or STAVE, brings complex agricultural systems down to a much more manageable level for testing and cybersecurity vulnerability research.

Cyber Threats Targeting Agriculture Focus of New Cybersecurity Testbed

June 01, 2022

Research led by a cybersecurity professor at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) is taking aim at hackers and cyber criminals who may target the agricultural industry in Nebraska and beyond — from farmers in the fields to largescale agricultural facilities.

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