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Snapshots: 2026 Homecoming

Take a look back at some top moments from UNO's 2026 Homecoming Week!

Homecoming 2026 has officially ended, leaving the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) community with an abundance of Maverick pride, plenty of new memories, and the energy needed to finish out the fall semester strong! 💪

During Homecoming week, milestones were celebrated, former Mavs reunited, students competed in friendly competition, and campus connections grew stronger together. Here's some of the highlights:

Highlights from Homecoming 2026

🎂 Durango's Birthday

Students came together to celebrate our beloved mascot, Durango, on his 55th birthday! Drinks, cupcakes, and Durango's birthday cake were shared while students voted on their favorite homecoming banners and collected homecoming swag and goodies!

🚣 Battleship Returns

Student organizations joined in on the annual homecoming battleship competition in the Health and Wellness pool, hoping to secure their spot as winners by working to sink the canoes of their competitors.

🪩 Mavchella

Mocktails, music, and dancing, oh my! Maverick Products hosted the first MavChella event at Oak View Mall, where students hit the dance floor, jammed out to the DJ, and hit their best poses in the photo booth!

💯 Hayden House 100th Year Celebration

The Hayden House has long been a fixture of UNO's campus, welcoming generations of Mavericks. The UNO community gathered to explore the home, learn about its history, stories, and its continued relevance at the 100th Year Celebration!

🏒 Homecoming Hockey Game

This year's homecoming hockey game was extra special, as the Maverick family welcomed back Omaha Hockey captain, Stanley Cup Champion, and Olympic gold medalist Jake Guentzel, becoming the first UNO athlete to have their jersey retired. (Friday's game ended in a 2-2 tie; Saturday's game ended in a 5-3 victory!)

Read more about Guentzel's hockey career here: Omaha Athletics to Retire Jake Guentzel's Jersey in Historic First

🎤 Belles Concert

Rising country music star and UNO graduate Kelli Belles took the stage at the Scott Conference Center for a special homecoming concert! Belles performed her hit single 'Son of Jolene,' which she recorded with icon Dolly Parton before her passing.

Read more about Belles' journey here: Belles Found Her Voice at UNO. Now She's Sharing It with the World as a Rising Country Star

Share Your Favorite Homecoming Moments!

We want to see your highlights from Homecoming 2026; tag @unomaha in your homecoming photos on social media, and you might catch your content on UNO's page!

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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