August 2022 News Archive
UNO Named One of Top Employers in Nebraska by Forbes, Statista
August 24, 2022The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) was once again highly ranked as a top employer in Nebraska according to new rankings published today by Forbes and Statista, Inc.
UNO Academic Advising Council Names Kate Earnhardt Advisor of the Month
August 22, 2022Earnhardt was nominated by her peers for her dedication to student success.
UNO Names Carol Adam Employee of the Month
August 20, 2022Adam was recognized by her colleagues for her flexibility, willing to take on additional responsibilities, and attention to detail supporting the faculty of UNO's Department of Teacher Education.
Chancellor Li: It’s Never a Bad Time to Explore Flexible Options for Education
August 19, 2022It’s time for higher education to build classes around students’ lives rather than asking students to build their lives around classes, according to a new op-ed piece by Joanne Li, Ph.D., CFA, Chancellor of the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO).
UNO Instructor, Alumna Receive National Literary Award
August 16, 2022Gene Kwak, an instructor of English, and Kate Gaskin, a UNO alumna and current Ph.D. student at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, will represent Nebraska' at a national writers exchange that includes networking opportunities and an out-of-state residency.
MCRC Helping Veterans Find Their Path, Community at UNO
August 16, 2022Transitioning from military service to life as a student can be a challenge, but the Military-Connected Resource Center (MCRC) at UNO is helping students find their way.
UNO Completes Four-Year Review From Higher Learning Commission
August 13, 2022As part of UNO's 10-year reaccreditation cycle, the Higher Learning Commission has recently completed the university's "Year 4" assurance review, acknowledging steps taken by the university to maintain the highest level of professionalism and quality.
Proposed New Policy: Medical Withdrawals
August 12, 2022A proposed new policy is open for review and comment.
Jonathan Acosta Earns Board of Regents KUDOS Award
August 12, 2022Acosta, director of advising for the UNO Academic and Career Development Center, was recognized for his leadership and responsiveness to the needs of students as well as his peers.
Kaiser Named Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Success
August 06, 2022The Division of Institutional Effectiveness and Student Success has named Sammi Kaiser, Ph.D., as assistant vice chancellor for student success after most recently serving as senior director of academic advising, overseeing UNO's Academic and Career Development Center.
Once a Maverick, Always a Maverick: August 2022 Commencement Stories
August 05, 2022We recently celebrated the successes of nearly 600 Mavericks on Friday, Aug. 12, during our August 2022 ceremonies. These are just some of the stories of our newest alumni and their Maverick Spirit.