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February 2024 News Archive

Bill Scott, Nikolaos Stergiou, Ph.D., and Ruth Scott celebrate the ribbon cutting for the Biomechanics Research Building expansion (2019).

University of Nebraska Mourns Passing of Longtime Supporter Bill Scott

February 29, 2024

The University of Nebraska community is mourning the passing of Bill Scott, who together with his wife Ruth was one of the most transformative donors in the university’s history. The Scott family confirmed Bill Scott’s death Tuesday at the age of 93.

The UNO flag lowered, blowing in the breeze while on a flag pole.

Flag Lowering for Susan Baker

February 26, 2024

The UNO flag will be lowered on Tuesday, Feb. 27, in memory of retiree Susan Baker.

Katie Welchans

UNO Names Katie Welchans Employee of the Month, February 2024

February 26, 2024

Welchans was praised for going above and beyond to support her colleagues and fostering an inclusive atmosphere for students, faculty, and staff.

The UNO flag lowered, blowing in the breeze while on a flag pole.

Flag Lowering for Gordon Hansen

February 22, 2024

The UNO flag will be lowered on Friday, Feb. 23, in memory of retiree Gordon Hansen.

Corbyn Ayer

UNO Academic Advising Council Names Corbyn Ayer Advisor of the Month

February 22, 2024

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

The UNO flag lowered, blowing in the breeze while on a flag pole.

Flag Lowering for William Clute

February 20, 2024

The UNO flag will be lowered on Wednesday, Feb. 21, in memory of retiree William Clute.

Back row from left: Yury Salkovskiy, Majid Jadidi, and Kaspars Maleckis. Front row from left: Anastasia Desyatova and Alexey Kamenskiy.

UNO Receives $11 Million NIH Grant to Combat Cardiovascular Diseases

February 19, 2024

UNO has reached a significant milestone in the fight against cardiovascular diseases with the receipt of an $11 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Pictured: Political Science Department Chair Carson Holloway, Ph.D.; Senior Associate Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Randy Adkins, Ph.D.; Rob Marchio, husband; Gloria Marchio; Student Body President/Regent Hakim Lotoro; Associate Professor Political Science Michelle Black, Ph.D.; Interim Associate Vice Chancellor for Global Engagement International Jody Neathery-Castro, Ph.D; UNO Chancellor Joanne Li, Ph.D., CFA; NU System Interim President Chris Kabourek; and Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Melanie Bloom.

Gloria Marchio Earns Board of Regents KUDOS Award

February 16, 2024

Marchio was recognized by her colleagues for her quick thinking and dedication to supporting faculty and staff.

The UNO flag lowered, blowing in the breeze while on a flag pole.

Flag Lowering for Kent Lavene

February 15, 2024

The UNO flag will be lowered on Friday, Feb. 16, in memory of retiree Kent Lavene.

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