UNO Delegation Advocates at 2026 I Love NU Day
Chancellor Joanne Li, Ph.D., CFA, and Student Body President/Student Regent Drew Leisy led Mavericks to the Capitol to champion UNO and the NU System.
- published: 2026/03/05
- contact: Sam Peshek - Office of Strategic Marketing and Communications
- email: unonews@unomaha.edu
The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) delegation on the steps of the Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln.
The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) delegation gathers in the Nebraska State Capitol rotunda.
The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) delegation gathers in the Nebraska State Capitol rotunda.
The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) delegation gathers in the Nebraska State Capitol rotunda.
The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) delegation gathers in the Nebraska State Capitol rotunda.
The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) delegation gathers in the Nebraska State Capitol rotunda.
️➡️ What’s new: University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) Chancellor Joanne Li, Ph.D., CFA, and Student Body President and Student Regent Drew Leisy led a delegation of UNO students, faculty, and staff at the University of Nebraska System’s annual “I Love NU” Advocacy Day in Lincoln.
💡 Why it matters: “I Love NU” Advocacy Day connects the university community directly with state senators and policymakers. For UNO, those conversations help advance priorities tied to student success, workforce development, and community engagement.
🔎 Zoom in: The systemwide event began at the Cornhusker Hotel and concluded at the Nebraska State Capitol, bringing together advocates from all four NU campuses to celebrate and support the university’s impact across the state.
- The day kicked off with welcome and check-in activities, followed by hands-on civic engagement opportunities in partnership with Civic Nebraska, including letter writing to senators, voter registration, and advocacy outreach.
- After lunch and remarks from NU leadership and invited guests, participants walked to the Capitol for a group photo and legislative recognition from the balcony. Attendees then met with state senators and legislative staff.
About the University of Nebraska at Omaha
The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) is Nebraska’s premier metropolitan university, committed to innovating for the public good, advancing social mobility, powering workforce development, and serving as a hub for community engagement. Nearly 15,000 Mavericks choose UNO for its hands-on education experiences, nationally ranked online and graduate programs, military-connected student support, and innovative approaches to supporting lifelong learning. UNO holds the Carnegie Research Activity “R2” designation, securing more than $40 million annually in external research funding and counts its faculty among the world’s most cited scholars. Sixteen Omaha Athletics programs compete in NCAA Division I as members of the Summit League and National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC).
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