Aviation student Anna Mock reflects on navigating the demands of flight training and life through a personal piece written for her aviation writing class.

Fast Company features UNO expert Roni Reiter-Palmon, Ph.D., on how addressing obstacles within your team is valuable to group creativity and inspiration.

Applications for the Weitz Innovation and Excellence Funds will reopen in December, while funding awards will continue on the original July timeline.

Applications for Affordable Content Grants: OER@UNO are now open! Apply by Friday, Oct. 16 2026.

The work of UNO faculty is reaching classrooms far beyond Omaha through a growing open textbook publishing program within UNO's Criss Library.

UNO will recognize 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks with opportunities for the campus and Omaha communities to remember lives lost and honor service.

The United States Department of Homeland Security was created in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks to better protect the nation against evolving threats. As a DHS-funded academic research Center of Excellence, NCITE carries that mission forward by advancing research on terrorism and targeted violence — including global jihadism — to better understand emerging threats and help prevent future acts of violence.

The Academic Advising Council (AAC) is pleased to announce the new 2026-2028 AAC Executive Officers. Elections were held in July, and the new officers started their two-year terms this August. 

The founder of Innovative Prosthetics & Orthotics has turned a personal challenge into a mission to restore mobility, advance research, and inspire the next generation of innovators.

UNO's annual giving day will begin at noon Oct. 7 and conclude at noon Oct. 8. Gifts may be made online in advance of the day at givingday.unomaha.edu.

First-time freshmen, graduate students, and transfer students are driving another year of stable enrollment for the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

This spring, NCITE wrapped up its three-year workforce development initiative, Applying Business Curricula to National Security. Read below for more on the student projects and their DHS end-users.

The new monthly initiative offers faculty and staff opportunities to connect, recharge, learn, and grow.

Pitch 4 Progress is a social innovation pitch competition designed to fund student-led community service projects through microgrants. Submissions are due by Oct. 30, 2026.

The state of the University of Nebraska (NU) System is strong, President Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., said Thursday during his second annual State of the University Address.

NCITE researchers gave lawmakers firsthand experience of how terrorists exploit unrestricted AI models, highlighting emerging threats and the need for informed policy.

She was praised for her positive leadership, collaborative spirit, and commitment to supporting student growth.

More than 500 Mavericks graduated this summer.

Relive all the excitement from UNO’s Official Welcome Week!

The Academic Advisor of the Year Award recognizes undergraduate, professional academic advisors for their exceptional service to students, their colleagues, and/or the university.

XRenegades helps healthcare and education embrace immersive technology.

Meet Joanne Dia, a student pilot with aspirations of flying in the Air Force. Learn about her aviation journey and experiences at UNO Aviation.

58,433 donors made a gift during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.

Lindsay Wilkinson, Ph.D. is the new department chair of UNO’s Department of Gerontology.

The UNO community is asked to complete required Title IX training to help foster and maintain an inclusive and safe campus environment.

New resource supports student career readiness and professional development.

The Faculty and Staff Training (FAST) catalog is now live in Bridge!

This summer, nearly 80 emerging leaders from South Asia gathered in the United States for the first Young South Asian Leaders Initiative (YSALI) U.S. Workshop to rethink what leadership, entrepreneurship, and innovation can accomplish in their communities.

She was recognized for her leadership, integrity, and commitment to the university.

A new imaging tool developed at UNO makes fertilized eggs in worms glow green, helping researchers uncover the biology behind infertility and early embryo development.

The partnership was created to build stronger educational pathways between the institutions, allowing students a seamless and omnidirectional transfer experience.

Sophomore Scott Scholar student Alianna Armstrong is watching how Omaha’s Streetcar project is coming to life through an environmental and sustainability lens.

Twenty students from South Korea completed a four-week customized program at UNO, strengthening their English communication skills while building lasting cross-cultural friendships through immersive academic and community experiences.

UNO’s Aviation Institute welcomes 48 students to its first aviation-focused living community in Maverick Village, designed to help students build connections, friendships, and a stronger sense of community from the start of their college experience.

A resource for all Mavericks taking fall classes.

Since 1977, UNO’s Community Counseling Clinic has provided affordable mental health services to Omaha while training future counselors, and on Sept. 15 the clinic will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a special event.

Led by Hunter Pehrson, a Weitz Innovation grant brought NeuroTrainer to UNO Flight Team and laid the groundwork for broader student access.

In Professor Destynie Sewell’s legal studies research course, UNO students tackle complex questions at the intersection of law, technology, and policy.

A new initiative led by UNO’s Grace Abbott School of Social Work will use data and community voices to identify strategies for recruiting, educating, and retaining social workers across rural Nebraska.

Here's your chance to honor the service, dedication, and Maverick Spirit of retiring colleagues.

What started as a search for healthier options became a thriving Chadron business rooted in family, community, and entrepreneurial support.

NCITE launches its 2026-2027 research year with 17 projects and five new consortium universities tackling various emerging homeland security threats.

From innovative teaching to internationally recognized research, Mavericks are making an impact at UNO and far beyond.