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January 2025 News Archive

Natsumi Avedissian

UNO Names Natsumi Avedissian Employee of the Month, January 2025

January 31, 2025

Avedissian was praised for her dedication to connecting students with career opportunities, her strategic employer engagement, and her leadership in organizing successful career events.

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John F. Kirby to Headline 2025 Chuck Hagel Forum in Global Leadership April 2

January 30, 2025

Kirby served as National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications at the White House from 2022 to 2025.

Goodrich Scholar, Jerry Brito-Mendoza, stands in UNO's College of Business Administration. Photo: Ryan Soderlin, Office of Strategic Marketing and Communications.

Finding the Foundation for Success

January 30, 2025

With the support of the Goodrich Scholarship and UNO’s resources, Jerry Brito-Mendoza navigated his college journey, overcoming challenges and discovering his passion for human resources.

The UNO community attend an open house at the STEM Trail Center at the University of Nebraska at Omaha on Friday, August 30, 2024. Photo: Elsie Stormberg, Office of Strategic Marketing and Communications.

UNO’s AI-Powered INSIGHTS Program Could Revolutionize College Classrooms

January 29, 2025

WOWT covers UNO’s new INSIGHTS program, which integrates artificial intelligence to boost higher-order thinking skills.

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A Message From President Gold on Federal Funding (Jan. 28)

January 28, 2025

In an email sent Tuesday, Jan. 28, University of Nebraska (NU) System President Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., wrote to students, faculty, and staff about federal funding.

Nia Martinez

UNO Academic Advising Council Names Nia Martinez Advisor of the Month

January 27, 2025

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

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Try Out the New Big Interview Résumé AI Tool from Career Services

January 27, 2025

This new tool allows students to have their resumes reviewed, free of charge, and get instant feedback.

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UNO Debuts High-Energy ‘You Are a Maverick’ Commercial Celebrating the Spirit of Omaha

January 24, 2025

Hockey fans got a first look at the commercial at Baxter Arena during the Omaha vs. St. Cloud State game Friday night.

Downtown Omaha in September 2024. Photo: Ryan Soderlin, University of Nebraska at Omaha Office of Strategic Marketing and Communications.

Young Professionals Weigh in on Living and Working in Omaha

January 24, 2025

A survey conducted by UNO’s Center for Public Affairs Research and the Greater Omaha Chamber highlights young professionals' concerns about pay, career growth, and community development in Greater Omaha.

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Flag Lowering for Hugh Cowdin

January 23, 2025

The UNO flag will be lowered on Friday, Jan. 24, in memory of retiree Hugh Cowdin.

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Omaha's Growing Black Squirrel Population Becomes National Focus

January 22, 2025

Flatwater Free Press explores UNO professor James Wilson's 15-year study of urban squirrels and its growing impact on wildlife research.

University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) College of Business Administration student and Army veteran Kaylin “Katie” Plaza studies at her kitchen table. Photo: Ryan Soderlin, UNO Office of Strategic Marketing and Communications.

2025 U.S. News Online Ranking: UNO Criminal Justice Programs Among the Nation’s Best

January 21, 2025

UNO earned top spots in five categories in the U.S. News & World Report's 2025 Best Online Programs rankings.

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The MavTech Help Center is Moving to Criss Library

January 15, 2025

Starting Feb. 3, the center will be located on the first floor of the library to assist students, faculty, and staff with their technology needs.

University of Nebraska at Omaha Facilities staff are presented with the NAFA Clean Air Award. Pictured left to right: Marc Elder, UNO Facilities maintenance supervisor; Larry Morgan, UNO Facilities director; Tom Wawrzynkiewicz, UNO Facilities chief engineer; Kaleb Betzold, The Filter Shop, Inc., and Dave Meradith, UNO assistant facilities director. Photo: Kaleb Betzold, The Filter Shop, Inc.

UNO Arts and Sciences Hall Earns NAFA Clean Air Award

January 15, 2025

UNO was one of 58 universities nationwide recognized for their commitment to indoor air quality.

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Nearly 5,000 UNO Students Named to Dean’s, Chancellor’s Lists for Fall 2024

January 15, 2025

UNO celebrates the academic excellence of Mavericks across Nebraska, the nation, and the world. 

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Exciting Additions and Changes to Zoom Features for the NU System

January 14, 2025

NU ITS announces some exciting additions and changes to Zoom accounts for users at UNO, UNK, and UNL. These changes will go into effect on Jan. 14.

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Preparing Air Traffic Controllers for a Drone-Integrated Future

January 13, 2025

The UNO Aviation Institute’s Victor Huang received a Federal Aviation Administration grant to help pave the way for safer skies as more uncrewed aircraft populate the national airspace.

The University of Nebraska at Omaha’s Dodge Campus. Photo: Ryan Soderlin, UNO Office of Strategic Marketing and Communications.

Waitlists to Wins: How UNO's Enrollment Days Revolutionized Spring Registration

January 10, 2025

More students enrolled earlier in Spring 2025 courses than Spring 2024 thanks to the campuswide effort.

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