Skip to main content
University of Nebraska Omaha logo University of Nebraska Omaha
APPLY MY UNO DIRECTORY

APPLY MY UNO DIRECTORY
  • About Backback to Main menu
    • About
    • Leadership
    • Mission and Strategic Plan
    • Accreditation
    • Our City
    • Facts and Figures
    • Campus Safety
    • Buildings and Maps
    • Contact Us
  • Academics Backback to Main menu
    • Academics
    • Majors & Programs
    • Class Search
    • Catalogs
    • Academic Calendar
    • Colleges
    • Academic Affairs
    • Online Learning
    • International
    • Library
  • Admissions Backback to Main menu
    • Admissions
    • Undergraduate Admissions
    • Graduate Admissions
    • Tuition and Fees
    • Financial Aid
    • Registrar
    • Visit UNO
    • Request Info
    • Apply
  • Student Life Backback to Main menu
    • Student Life
    • Division of Student Life and Wellbeing
    • Academic & Career Development Center
    • Accessibility
    • Housing & Residence Life
    • Inclusion
    • Service
    • Student Conduct & Community Standards
    • Student Involvement
    • Student Safety
    • Wellness
  • Engagement Backback to Main menu
    • Engagement
    • Office of Engagement
    • Campus Resources for Community
    • Service Learning Academy
    • Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center
    • Volunteer and Civic Engagement Programs
    • Samuel Bak Museum: The Learning Center
    • Faculty Resources
    • Student Resources
    • Voter Engagement
    • Community Engagement Partnership Initiative
  • Research Backback to Main menu
    • Research
    • Research News
    • Centers and Institutes
  • Athletics Backback to Main menu
    • Athletics
    • Baxter Arena
    • Omaha Mavericks Website
  • Alumni Backback to Main menu
    • Alumni
    • Transcripts
    • Thompson Center

News Archive

  1. UNO
  2. News
  3. 2023

2023 News Release Archive

#NUforNE: Preventing Violent Acts Through Chatbots

March 08, 2023

Joel Elson, Ph.D, has teamed up with Erin Kearns, Ph.D., on a chatbot that walks users through identifying and reporting suspicious activity—which they hope will improve the quality and quantity of reporting.

Maverick Food Pantry Partners With Nebraska Diaper Bank

March 06, 2023

Through collaboration with the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center and the Women and Gender Equity Center at UNO, the Maverick Food Pantry recently became a Nebraska Diaper Bank partner.

Carter, Supporters Testify on NU System Budget Request

March 03, 2023

Joined by supporters from across the state, University of Nebraska System President Ted Carter on Friday asked state senators to fully fund a “modest and prudent” two-year budget request that would help the university continue to deliver affordable excellence in the face of fiscal challenges.

General Education Reform: Reimagining the Possibilities

March 03, 2023

The UNO community is encouraged to learn more and participate in the reform process; open forums March 20 & 28.

NU System President Ted Carter: As Nebraska Looks to Grow, the University Offers a Powerful ROI

March 02, 2023

In a new op-ed, University of Nebraska (NU) System President Carter speaks to the value of the system and its impact on the state of Nebraska.

Flag Lowering for Thomas Ryan

February 24, 2023

The UNO flag will be lowered on Monday, Feb. 27, in memory of retiree Thomas Ryan.

UNO Names David Taylor Employee of the Month, February 2023

February 22, 2023

Taylor was recognized by his colleagues for the excellent care he takes in caring for the UNO campus so that all Mavericks and visitors have a great experience.

Flag Lowering for Paul Jerrard

February 20, 2023

The UNO flag will be lowered on Tuesday, Feb. 21, in memory of Omaha Hockey Assistant Coach Paul Jerrard.

Dining Services Information Sessions Set for March 21 and March 22

February 17, 2023

UNO leaders and Sodexo representatives will provide an overview of the new dining services contract as well as Sodexo’s implementation process and the long-term vision for Dodge Campus dining. NOTE: To accommodate more attendees, the March 21 session has a new time.

UNO Academic Advising Council Names Katelyn Bollich Advisor of the Month

February 16, 2023

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

UNO Honors Charles Jackson French in Inaugural “Hero of the Heartland” Event

February 16, 2023

The inaugural Hero of the Heartland event, hosted by UNO’s Office of Multicultural Affairs and UNO’s Military-Connected Resource Center, honored a World War II hero whose acts have been largely forgotten for decades.

Michael Smith Earns Board of Regents KUDOS Award

February 15, 2023

Smith was recognized by his colleagues for his excellent leadership and dedication to building an outstanding reputation within the University and the Greater Omaha Community.

Carter: Fiscal ‘Headwinds’ will Require Creative Thinking

February 14, 2023

Facing significant fiscal headwinds, the University of Nebraska System will need to think more creatively about how to best use its limited resources so it can continue to meet the needs of students and the state, President Ted Carter said Friday.

Josie Gatti Schafer Named CUMU – Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia Research Fellow

February 10, 2023

The Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities (CUMU) is proud to announce that Josie Gatti Schafer, Ph.D., has been named the 2023 CUMU-Philadelphia Fed Research Fellow.

Human Resources Introduces UNO DAY 1

February 09, 2023

Starting in March, UNO DAY 1 will focus on helping new employees feel connected earlier, help them understand their roles faster, and help them embrace the UNO culture more completely.

Flag Lowering for Bruce Ruhge

February 06, 2023

The UNO flag will be lowered on Tuesday, Feb. 7, in memory of Baxter Arena employee Bruce Glenn Ruhge.

UNO Concert Choir to Perform at Carnegie Hall

February 06, 2023

In March, the UNO Concert Choir will perform at Carnegie Hall, one of the most renowned performance venues in the world.

#NUforNE: Keeping Nebraska Communities Healthy

February 03, 2023

Marcia Adler, Ph.D., is passionate about her community. She’s also passionate about keeping her community healthy.

Rashonda Austin to Serve as Director of Undergraduate Admissions

February 02, 2023

Austin, a UNO graduate, will be responsible for leading recruitment and admissions at the undergraduate level.

Grispos: Awareness Needed for Cyber Threats Facing Agriculture

January 31, 2023

With the agriculture industry moving more towards technology, farmers young and old need to be aware of how cyber-attacks can affect the farms.

UNO Names Rashonda Austin Employee of the Month, January 2023

January 26, 2023

Austin was recognized by her colleagues for her strong leadership, deep empathy, and push to remember that students are the heart of UNO’s mission.

Social Mobility, Experiential Learning Focus of Interview with UNO Chancellor Li

January 26, 2023

Increasing social mobility and providing inclusive access to higher education and experiential learning opportunities were the highlights of a recent interview with UNO Chancellor Joanne Li, Ph.D., CFA.

The Conversation: The Origins of Foundations and Controlling Wealth After Death

January 24, 2023

Nuri Heckler, Ph.D., assistant professor of public administration at UNO, authored an article for The Conversation exploring the origins of foundations used by wealthy individuals to control the spending of their money long after their deaths.

#NUforNE: Empowering College Students Through Experiential Learning

January 23, 2023

UNO is focusing on internships and other experiential learning opportunities that help their students and the community at the same time. Chancellor Joanne Li, Ph.D., CFA, is excited about the possibilities—and the way that UNO can serve as a facilitator in meeting workforce needs.

Samuel Bak Museum: The Learning Center Opens to Public Feb. 4

January 20, 2023

The grand opening day will include tours and an evening event featuring the artist Samuel Bak.

UNO Academic Advising Council Names Andrew Beck Advisor of the Month

January 19, 2023

Beck was nominated by his peers for his dedication to student success.

Flag Lowering for Steven Nath

January 13, 2023

The UNO flag will be lowered on Tuesday, January 17, in memory of UNO School of Accounting lecturer Steven Nath.

UNO Chancellor Li Appointed to KC Federal Reserve Omaha Branch Board of Directors

January 11, 2023

The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City announced today that University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) Chancellor Joanne Li, Ph.D., CFA, has been appointed to serve a three-year term on its Omaha Branch Board of Directors.

Eight UNO Researchers Among Top Two Percent Cited Worldwide in Their Fields

January 10, 2023

An ongoing Stanford University study examining the impact and citations of all researchers has identified eight current and former UNO faculty who rank among the top two percent of researchers in the world in their fields.

New Dining Services Contract to Bring National Brands to UNO

January 07, 2023

Queso burritos, Frappuccinos, waffle fries, and expanded dietary options will be served on campus at UNO through a new dining services contract with Sodexo, which was approved in early December by the University of Nebraska Board of Regents.

Li: Solving the Workforce Crisis Will Require a Culture Shift in Higher Education

January 05, 2023

UNO Chancellor Joanne Li, Ph.D., CFA has authored a new op-ed demonstrating how UNO and higher education as an industry have both an opportunity and a responsibility to respond to community needs and increase the social mobility of all learners.

News Sections

  • News Center
  • Maverick Daily
  • The Bullseye
  • Campus Events

Featured Stories

  • Lutte Speaks to Congressional Committee on Strengthening the Aviation Workforce
  • #NUforNE: Preventing Violent Acts Through Chatbots
  • NU System President Ted Carter: As Nebraska Looks to Grow, the University Offers a Powerful ROI
  • Josie Gatti Schafer Named CUMU – Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia Research Fellow
  • Next Steps
  • Visit UNO
  • Request Information
  • Apply for Admission
  • The UNO Advantage
  • Our City (Omaha)
  • Just For You
  • Future Students
  • Current Students
  • Work at UNO
  • Faculty and Staff
  • A-Z List
  • Popular Services and Resources
  • my.unomaha.edu
  • Academic Calendar
  • Campus Buildings & Maps
  • Library
  • Pay Your Bill
  • Course Catalogs
  • Internships & Career Development
  • Bookstore
  • MavCARD Services
  • Military-Connected Resource Center
  • Speech Center
  • Writing Center
  • Human Resources
  • Center for Faculty Excellence
  • Affiliates
  • University of Nebraska System
  • NU Foundation
  • Buffett Early Childhood Institute
  • Daugherty Water for Food Institute
  • National Strategic Research Institute
  • Peter Kiewit Institute
  • Rural Prosperity Nebraska
  1. University Policies
  2. Privacy Statement
  3. Accessibility
  1. 402.554.2800

University of Nebraska Omaha
University of Nebraska Omaha, 6001 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE, 68182
  • © 2023  
  • Emergency Information Alert
  • Report an Incident or Concern

Omaha Skyline

Our Campus. Otherwise Known as Omaha.

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its education programs or activities, including admissions and employment. The University prohibits any form of retaliation taken against anyone for reporting discrimination, harassment, or retaliation for otherwise engaging in protected activity. Read the full statement.

scroll to top of page