AI-CCORE's NextGen AI Studio is back for summer 2026. The six-week program is open to all high school students looking to explore artificial intelligence — no coding experience required.

The 2026–2029 plan focuses on retention, recruitment, and community partnerships, positioning UNO to better serve current and future Mavericks.

Recently, the Gamma Kappa Chapter of Beta Alpha Psi (BAP) hosted a Mock Interview Workshop designed to give members real-world interview experience with accounting and finance professionals.

The university will support affected staff and families through the transition.

Sociology major Lydia Okuku has brought Y2K fashion trends to Omaha with Crazy Unicorn, a vintage brand that originated from her dorm room.

The University of Nebraska at Omaha Aviation Institute wrapped its 2026 Exploring Post, giving 25 students hands-on aviation career exposure.

Stormberg was nominated by his peers for his dedication to student success.

Jake Guentzel has played in the Frozen Four and won a Stanley Cup. The former Maverick recently added an Olympic gold medal to his hockey accomplishments.

Eight students from the University of Nebraska at Omaha Aviation Institute have been selected for the competitive Southwest Airlines Destination 225° Program, highlighting the institute’s strong professional flight training and industry partnerships.

The Biomechanics Phase 3 project will begin Feb. 23, 2026 and progress through the fall of 2028.

Dusten Crichton, director of the Thompson Learning Community (TLC), was honored at the Annual Conference on The First-Year Experience, hosted by the National Resource Center for The First-Year Experience and Students in Transition at the University of South Carolina.

Access personal safety resources from the palm of your hand with the UNO Alert mobile app! Two major updates to the UNO Alert safety app are now available: Mobile Blue Light and Chat With Dispatch.

The UNO flag will be lowered on Feb. 18, in memory of retiree W. Meredith Bacon.

Yanney, an Omaha business leader and philanthropist, passed away Feb. 14 at age 92.

Jaci Lindburg, who has led ILCI since its launch in 2022, will assist in the transition before focusing full-time on her NU System role.

When Muhammad Usama Rizwan participated in the Young South Asian Leaders Initiative (YSALI), he strengthened his commitment to youth development and community leadership. Six months after the regional workshop held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Usama’s commitment is translating into tangible impact across schools in Multan, Pakistan.

Hubert Locke Distinguished Service and Jerry and Patricia Deichert Staff Award recipients recognized for leadership, service, and impact

Learn more about the Space and Defense Journal and the Open Access Journals Index

The exhibit "Crossing Borders: Foreign Relations Research in the Hagel Archives" runs through August 17, 2026, on the first floor of Criss Library.  

UNO's School of Health and Kinesiology (H&K) has received the 2026 Inclusive Excellence Award from the American Kinesiology Association (AKA).

Students partner with older adults from the community to make 1,800 Valentine’s Day cards to be distributed to area nursing homes.

On Feb. 3, NCITE hosted a webinar on the widespread adoption of drones by Mexican cartel forces and the robust supply chains that support these operations.

Learn how Criss Library's Research and Instruction Services librarians help scholars across campus.

Behind UNO’s student athletes, there is a team of student workers supporting their health – both mentally and physically. 

When Felicia White founded MJAG Construction Services in 2019, she wasn’t new to entrepreneurship — but she was stepping into an entirely new industry.

The course focused on policing and artificial intelligence, bringing together local law enforcement professionals to explore how emerging AI technologies are reshaping modern policing.

University 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.

Wells was recognized for her commitment to student success, community engagement, and the Maverick Spirit.

UNMC 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.

Beginning 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.

Are you passionate about solving challenges in your community? The 2026 Newman Civic Fellowship application is open! UNO students who are changemakers and public problem-solvers are encouraged to apply by Wednesday, April 1, 2026, by midnight (12 P.M.).

The UNO College of Business Administration proudly announces that Dr. Roopa Venkatesh, Ph.D., CMA, Director of the School of Accounting and Union Pacific Professor of Accounting in the College of Business Administration, has been appointed to the International Panel on Accountancy Education (IPAE) of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC).

Attend these upcoming educational seminars hosted by Human Resources, in partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield and BestCare EAP.

The UNMC College of Nursing and the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s College of Arts and Sciences will collaborate on an early admission pathway for pre-nursing students at UNO.

UNO’s College of Business Administration’s Entrepreneurial Living Learning Community (ELLC) empowers students to explore, create and lead through a transformative blend of community, mentorship and real-world experience.

As drones become essential to agriculture and public safety, a UNO team is developing AI-powered defenses against cyberattacks that could send them off course.

Entries will be evaluated for their novelty, market potential, and possible intellectual property protection. Top entries with the most viable path to commercial success will win additional development and financial support. Entries due March 6.

Beginning March 23, BNC will offer a new suite of programs and services to support academic success as well as an expanded assortment of merchandise and retail experiences.

This award recognizes professional academic advisors for their exceptional service to students, their colleagues and/or the university; nominations due by March 6.

On Jan. 22, NCITE hosted a webinar with Meghann Teubner, assistant commissioner of intelligence analysis in the Intelligence Division of the NYPD Intelligence and Counterterrorism Bureau, on ISIS cases in the United States.

You're invited to sign up to be a moderator or judge for the 18th Annual Student Research and Creative Activity Fair on March 27.