News Archive

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.