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UNO Arts and Sciences Hall Earns NAFA Clean Air Award

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

  • published: 2025/01/15
  • contact: Sam Peshek - Office of Strategic Marketing and Communications
  • email: unonews@unomaha.edu
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 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.

The University of Nebraska at Omaha's (UNO) Arts and Sciences Hall has been honored with a 2024 Clean Air Award by the National Air Filtration Association (NAFA).

This recognition underscores UNO’s dedication to creating healthier, safer indoor environments through exemplary HVAC filtration and system hygiene practices.


🔎 Zoom in:

  • The Clean Air Award is given annually to institutions that prioritize indoor air quality by implementing advanced filtration systems.

  • UNO was one of 58 recipients nationwide, demonstrating leadership in health and sustainability.

  • Arts and Sciences Hall (ASH), a central academic hub, received the award after a nomination by The Filter Shop, an HVAC solutions provider.


👉 More info: The Clean Air Award is presented each year to the building owners and managers who take steps to significantly improve the quality of their indoor air by increasing the level or efficiency of their HVAC air filtration system in 10 specific categories. Award-winning buildings must maintain IAQ diligence and submit inspection data each year to maintain the NAFA Clean Air Award.


🎤 What they’re saying:

  • Emily Bardach, NAFA executive director, in a press release: "This year’s Clean Air Award submissions have been truly inspiring. As our members and their clients continue to navigate the evolving landscape of indoor air quality, the nominated facilities have demonstrated a remarkable commitment to providing healthier, cleaner environments. Their innovative approaches to filtration and system hygiene showcase the power of proactive measures in creating a more sustainable and well-being-focused built environment."

  • Larry Morgan, assistant vice chancellor for Facilities Management and Planning: "This recognition by the National Air Filtration Association reflects UNO's unwavering commitment to providing safe, healthy, and sustainable spaces for our students, faculty, and staff," said "Our dedication to maintaining high indoor air quality standards demonstrates how UNO invests in both environmental stewardship and the well-being of our Maverick community."

About the University of Nebraska at Omaha

Located in one of America’s best cities to live, work and learn, the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) is Nebraska’s premier metropolitan university. With more than 15,000 students enrolled in 200-plus programs of study, UNO is recognized nationally for its online education, graduate education, military friendliness and community engagement efforts. Founded in 1908, UNO has served learners of all backgrounds for more than 100 years and is dedicated to another century of excellence both in the classroom and in the community.

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