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UNO News

Thursday, September 17, 2026
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UNO Transitions 7 Business Concentrations to Majors

Clearly defined majors in accounting, entrepreneurship, finance, human resources management, logistics, management and leadership, and marketing will enhance how students present skills to employers.

Roni Reiter-Palmon poses in front of a classroom marker board.

Fast Company: UNO Expert Highlights the Benefits of Friction in the Workplace

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

A group of students holding a UNO flag stands in a large hearing room in Washington D.C.

UNO Student Research on Jailbroken AI Was So Shocking, Lawmakers Invited Them to Washington, D.C. Twice.

It’s an experience only UNO students have had the opportunity to be part of.

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CBS News: Cartel Drone Activity Drops 75%, With UNO NCITE Driving the Research Behind It All

A CBS News article highlighted how NCITE’s research contributed to U.S. military and law enforcement officials’ understanding the threat posed by cartel drones.

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Cadence Fagan

Omaha Women's Soccer Falls in Tight Battle with Creighton

Omaha Men's Soccer

Men's Soccer Heads to Macomb to Face Western Illinois

Lara Maric

Growing from Year One to Year Two

Meet These Mavericks

A woman writes in a notebook next to the stands in a baseball stadium.

A Day in the Life: The UNO Alumna on the Sidelines of the Men’s College World Series

UNO helped a Hurrdat Sports reporter and social strategist realize she could turn her love and obsession with sports into a career path.

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Watch “Built Here: Inside Omaha Baseball” Part 6: “Enjoy The Moment”

In the sixth and final installment of the mini-documentary series “Built Here: Inside Omaha Baseball,” Jackson Trout’s bittersweet goodbye to his college baseball career.

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UNO Alumna Samantha Pastorino Makes Omaha her Newsroom

From UNO classrooms to Omaha’s top newsroom, alumna Sam Pastorino shares how her education prepared her to tell the city’s stories every day.

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Flag Lowering for Becky Means

The UNO flag will be lowered in Means' honor on Sept. 16.

A group of students holding a UNO flag stands in a large hearing room in Washington D.C.

UNO Student Research on Jailbroken AI Was So Shocking, Lawmakers Invited Them to Washington, D.C. Twice.

It’s an experience only UNO students have had the opportunity to be part of.

Exterior view of UNO’s Mammel Hall on a sunny day.

UNO Transitions 7 Business Concentrations to Majors

Clearly defined majors in accounting, entrepreneurship, finance, human resources management, logistics, management and leadership, and marketing will enhance how students present skills to employers.

Omri Senderowicz stands in front of Arts & Sciences Hall.

Omri Senderowicz Named Director of Schwalb Center for Israel & Jewish Studies

Senderowicz joins UNO from the University of Kansas.

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CBS News: Cartel Drone Activity Drops 75%, With UNO NCITE Driving the Research Behind It All

A CBS News article highlighted how NCITE’s research contributed to U.S. military and law enforcement officials’ understanding the threat posed by cartel drones.

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UNO Accounting Students Gain Real-World Experience Through Workforce Development Program

Experiential learning course creates a bridge between UNO students and Omaha community

Toni Monette, Assistant Director for the UNO Office of Engagement

Monette Honored with Civic Nebraska's Champion of Learning Award

The award recognizes individuals whose work advances civic learning and inspires greater community participation through education, leadership, and service.

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UNO Lecture Explores Human Rights for Older Persons

Professor Israel “Issi” Doron shared the decades long movement toward a new international human rights convention for older persons during the Dr. Chuck Powell Memorial Lecture.

Roni Reiter-Palmon poses in front of a classroom marker board.

Fast Company: UNO Expert Highlights the Benefits of Friction in the Workplace

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

Anna Mock

Is There Such a Thing as Balance?

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

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Weitz Innovation and Excellence Funds Pause on Applications

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

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UNO Invites Community to Mark 25th Anniversary of 9/11

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.

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Affordable Content Grants: OER@UNO

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

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UNO Faculty Textbooks Published Through Criss Library Find Worldwide Audience

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

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NCITE on Global Jihadism: 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Terrorist Attacks

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.

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UNO Academic Advising Council Elects 2026-2028 Executive Officers

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. 

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Purpose In Every Step

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.

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Maverick Supporters to Unite During 2026 Wear Black, Give Back

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.

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Business Students Analyze Homeland Security Challenges In Three-Year NCITE Project

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

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UNO Welcomes Nearly 15,000 Mavericks for Fall 2026

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

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2026 Pitch 4 Progress: Student Pitch Competition for Community Impact

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.

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UNO Introduces ‘Invest in the Best’ Faculty and Staff Series

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

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State of the University Address Highlights Momentum of Past Year

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.

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On Capitol Hill, NCITE Demonstrates Dangerous Side of AI Ahead of 9/11 Anniversary

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

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What is Competency-Based Education and Why Does it Work for Busy Professionals?

Explore how UNO's Maverick Flex Path helps professionals master competencies, earn credentials, and build skills employers value.

Olivia Kenny poses with her colleagues from the Office of Student Leadership and Involvement.

UNO Names Olivia Kenny Employee of the Month

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

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UNO Celebrates Highest Number of Summer Graduates in Recent Years

More than 500 Mavericks graduated this summer.

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Snapshots: 2026 Durango Days

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

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Angie Centarri Named 2026 Academic Advisor of the Year

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

Joanne Dia

Student Spotlight: Joanne Dia

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

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Lindsay Wilkinson, Ph.D., Brings Research, Collaboration to UNO Gerontology Leadership

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

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University of Nebraska Surpasses $500 Million in Private Support

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

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Building the Future Through Virtual Reality

XRenegades helps healthcare and education embrace immersive technology.

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Complete Your Annual Title IX Training and Renewal

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

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UNO and Fiserv Celebrate Opening of Maverick Headshot Studio

New resource supports student career readiness and professional development.

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Faculty and Staff: Ready to Grow Your Skills? FAST is Here!

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

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YSALI: American Excellence, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation

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.

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Denise Kjeldgaard Earns Board of Regents Kudos Award

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

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UNO Scientist Earns NIH Grant to Illuminate the Earliest Moments of Fertilization

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.

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UNO and MCC Celebrate One Year of Momentum Partnership

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

A woman in a refelctive vest and a hard hat stands with her arms crossed on the downtown Omaha streetcar tracks in front of the Mutual of Omaha building.

The UNO Intern With an Inside Look at One of Omaha's Largest Projects

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

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Yeungnam Students Build English Skills and Connections at UNO

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.

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A New Aviation Living Community Takes Flight at UNO

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.

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The New Semester Guide

A resource for all Mavericks taking fall classes.

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UNO Community Counseling Clinic Celebrates 50 Years of Service and Training

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.

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Innovation in Aviation: NeuroTrainer Advances Student Success

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

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Turning Research Into Purpose

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

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UNO Project Examines Rural Nebraska Social Work Workforce

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.

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Upcoming Retirement Celebrations

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


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