February 2026 News Archive
Flag Lowering for W. Meredith Bacon
February 17, 2026The UNO flag will be lowered on Feb. 18, in memory of retiree W. Meredith Bacon.
UNO Mourns the Passing of Michael B. Yanney
February 16, 2026Yanney, an Omaha business leader and philanthropist, passed away Feb. 14 at age 92.
Jason Coleman to Lead UNO Division of Innovative and Learning-Centric Initiatives
February 16, 2026Jaci Lindburg, who has led ILCI since its launch in 2022, will assist in the transition before focusing full-time on her NU System role.
Spreading Love: UNO Students Make Valentine’s Day Cards for Older Adults
February 11, 2026Students partner with older adults from the community to make 1,800 Valentine’s Day cards to be distributed to area nursing homes.
Managing Discomfort: How Student Workers Are Supporting UNO’s Athletes
February 10, 2026Behind UNO’s student athletes, there is a team of student workers supporting their health – both mentally and physically.
NU System Adopts New Digital Accessibility Policy
February 09, 2026University of Nebraska System Executive Memorandum 47 outlines clear expectations for accessible web content, apps, and technology used across all campuses, including UNO, by April 24.
Casey Wells Earns Board of Regents KUDOS Award
February 09, 2026Wells was recognized for her commitment to student success, community engagement, and the Maverick Spirit.
Mobile Game "Zoodemic" Turns Public Health Education Into Adventure for Teens
February 06, 2026UNMC and UNO have launched “Zoodemic,” a free mobile app that transforms public health education into a fast-paced, interactive game for middle and high school students.
Adobe Access Updates: What to Expect This Spring
February 05, 2026Beginning Feb. 16, 2026, Adobe access will move to a new model that reflects usage patterns across the university and is designed to better align tools with how they’re most commonly used.
Drones Are Everywhere. Hackers Are, Too. UNO is Working to Keep Nebraska’s UAVs Safe
February 02, 2026As drones become essential to agriculture and public safety, a UNO team is developing AI-powered defenses against cyberattacks that could send them off course.