April 2023 News Archive
IS&T's Learn and Earn Program in the Spotlight
April 28, 2023A new program offered by UNO’s College of Information Science & Technology (IS&T) to provide students with exposure to different fields and career opportunities in the tech industry is gaining attention in Omaha.
UNO Health Careers Resource Center Earns Inclusive Excellence Award
April 27, 2023University of Nebraska System (NU) President Ted Carter announced that the Health Careers Resource Center at the University of Nebraska at Omaha is the recipient of the 2023 Inclusive Excellence Collaboration Award.
UNO Academic Advising Council Names Ruth Elias Advisor of the Month
April 26, 2023Elias was nominated by her peers for her dedication to student success.
Staff, Faculty, Advisors Celebrated at 2023 Awards Banquet
April 26, 2023On April 24, 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.
Artificial Intelligence is Advancing; ‘Future of Work’ Panel Discusses How the Workplace Can Keep Pace
April 24, 2023The second iteration of UNO’s Future of Work Symposium Series focused on the rise of chatbots and artificial intelligence (AI), its growing role in society and the workplace, and the opportunities and threats facing the use of AI and automation.
2023-2024 Student Government Election Results
April 20, 2023From April 17 through April 19, 2023, members of the UNO student body cast their ballots for their new President/Regent, Vice President, Chief of Staff, and Student Senators. Students elected during this period will represent students for the next year.
Love Named Recipient of Outstanding Teaching and Instructional Creativity Award
April 19, 2023The award recognizes individual faculty members who have demonstrated meritorious and sustained records of excellence and creativity in teaching. Betty Love, Ph.D., has been dedicated to teaching innovation throughout her 30-plus year career at UNO.
Why Passkeys, Not Passwords, are the Future of Online Security
April 19, 2023Sayonnah Mandal, Ph.D., lecturer in interdisciplinary informatics, published an article through The Conversation discussing the potential for passkeys to soon replace passwords for a more secure online experience.
UNO's Derrick Fox, Choral Students Bring Melodies to Famed Carnegie Hall
April 19, 2023Derrick Fox, DMA, director of choral activities and distinguished associate professor of music at UNO, received an invitation from Manhattan Concert Productions to participate in the concert of a lifetime: to lead a choir comprised of singers from all over the nation in a performance at Carnegie Hall in New York City.
Swoboda Receives Prestigious Goldwater Scholarship
April 17, 2023An eighth Maverick has now been nationally recognized as a pioneer in the fields of natural science, mathematics, and engineering by earning a prestigious Barry Goldwater Scholarship Award. Abby Swoboda is the only University of Nebraska awardee this year.
James Patterson, Susan Patterson Headline the Return of UNO’s Marion Marsh Brown Writers Lecture Series
April 11, 2023The authors shared the evolution of their writing styles, their philanthropic efforts, and passion for storytelling.
Madeline St. Clair Earns Board of Regents KUDOS Award
April 10, 2023St. Clair was recognized by her colleagues for her outstanding commitment to ensure that all are welcome, comfortable, and supported within our campus community.
UNO Leaders Show NU System Regents the Future of Teaching, Working, and Learning
April 07, 2023Chancellor Joanne Li, Ph.D., CFA, led the presentation during Friday’s Board of Regents meeting on UNO’s campus.
University of Nebraska System Board of Regents Tour UNO Campus
April 06, 2023The University of Nebraska System Regents toured UNO to experience the cutting-edge research taking place in key fields.
Mavericks Make Their Mark in Lincoln During “I Love NU Day”
April 05, 2023UNO students and leadership joined their NU System peers for a day of advocacy at the State Capitol Building.
Helping Educators Serve Students with Dyslexia
April 05, 2023The College of Education, Health and Human Sciences (CEHHS) at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) is working to help bridge a gap in educator training when it comes to serving K-12 students with dyslexia.
Flag Lowering for Arcides "Art" José de Jesús Cabrera
April 04, 2023The UNO flag will be lowered on Wednesday, April 5, in memory of retiree Arcides "Art" José de Jesús Cabrera.