4,300 Students Named to Spring 2026 Deans and Chancellors Lists
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➡️ What’s new: More than 4,300 University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) students are being recognized for their academic achievements during the Spring 2026 semester at the with inclusion on the Chancellor's and/or Dean's Lists.
💡 Why it matters: Each semester, Mavericks seeking their first bachelor's degree who meet or exceed specific grade point average thresholds are selected for inclusion on the lists in recognition of their outstanding academic performance.
🏆 View the lists:
- Chancellor’s List: The more than 1,400 students who qualified for the Chancellor's List earned a grade point average of 4.0 for courses taken at UNO during the Spring 2026 semester, provided 12 or more quality hours were completed. Search the Chancellor’s List page
- The Dean’s List: The nearly 3,000 students who qualified for the Dean's List earned a GPA of 3.5 or better for courses taken at UNO during the Spring 2026 semester, provided 12 or more quality hours were completed. Search the Dean’s List page
📊 By the numbers:
- 88% of honorees listed their home state as Nebraska.
- 67% of honorees listed their hometowns in the Omaha Metro area.
- 12% of honorees came to UNO from out of state, with the top five states being Iowa, South Dakota, Minnesota, Texas, and Missouri.
🔎 About the Lists: Please note that students who qualify for both the Chancellor's and Dean's Lists will only be listed on the Chancellor's List.
- In addition to recognition on these respective lists, those students earning placement on the Chancellor's or Dean's List will receive a letter from their respective college signifying their academic success.
- If you have a question about the lists, please contact the Office of the University Registrar at unoregistrar@unomaha.edu.
📌 ICYMI: More than 2,000 Mavericks received their degrees during UNO’s May 2026 Commencement ceremonies at Baxter Arena.
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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