2023 News Release Archive
#NUforNE: Preventing Violent Acts Through Chatbots
March 08, 2023Joel 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, 2023Through 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, 2023Joined 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, 2023The 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, 2023In 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, 2023The 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, 2023Taylor 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, 2023The 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, 2023UNO 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, 2023Bollich 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, 2023The 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, 2023Smith 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, 2023Facing 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, 2023The 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, 2023Starting 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, 2023The 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, 2023In 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, 2023Marcia 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, 2023Austin, 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, 2023With 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, 2023Austin 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, 2023Increasing 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, 2023Nuri 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, 2023UNO 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, 2023The 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, 2023Beck was nominated by his peers for his dedication to student success.
Flag Lowering for Steven Nath
January 13, 2023The 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, 2023The 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, 2023An 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, 2023Queso 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, 2023UNO 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.