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UNO Opens Doors to New STEM TRAIL Center, Expanding Opportunities for Innovation and Education
UNO celebrated the grand opening of its newly renovated STEM TRAIL Center, featuring cutting-edge classrooms and collaborative spaces designed to enhance STEM education and workforce development.
Empowering Voices: UNO Recognized for Voter Engagement
UNO earned the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge’s Highly Established Action Plan seal for its nonpartisan voter engagement plan.
Mavericks Celebrate the Start of the 2024-2025 School Year
UNO kicked off the new school year with excitement and community spirit as students celebrated at MavFEST and Convocation as part of Durango Days, UNO's official welcome week.
UNO Alum Jeromie Meyer to Compete in Paris Paralympics
Team USA men’s wheelchair basketball will compete against Spain in the first round of play; Aug. 29.
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Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., Installed as Ninth University of Nebraska (NU) System President
The theme of the day was “From Excellent to Extraordinary,” as Dr. Gold reflected on the University of Nebraska (NU) System's 155-year history of successful service to the state and opportunities in the years ahead.
Office of Sustainability Receives Grant to Bring Hefty Recycling Back to Campus
The bins reintroduce campus users to the Hefty® ReNew™ program, a plastics recovery initiative offering a sustainable way to dispose of hard-to-recycle plastics in Omaha, one of the only cities offering this important strategy to address plastic waste.
UNO Opens Doors to New STEM TRAIL Center, Expanding Opportunities for Innovation and Education
UNO celebrated the grand opening of its newly renovated STEM TRAIL Center, featuring cutting-edge classrooms and collaborative spaces designed to enhance STEM education and workforce development.
Empowering Voices: UNO Recognized for Voter Engagement
UNO earned the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge’s Highly Established Action Plan seal for its nonpartisan voter engagement plan.
Annual Leonard and Shirley Goldstein Lecture on Human Rights Announced
Samuel Moyn, J.D., Ph.D., to present on humanitarian law.
BHECN Launches East Site to Address Omaha-Area Workforce Challenges
The site located at the Grace Abbott School of Social Work at UNO will support behavioral health workforce development.
UNO Researchers Lead In-Depth Study on Labor Trafficking in Nebraska
UNO faculty in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice are conducting a two-year study on one form of human trafficking, known as labor trafficking, that may be occurring in Nebraska. The team led by Dr. Teresa Kulig and Dr. Sadaf Hashimi received a $500,000 grant from the Howard G. Buffett Foundation to enhance the state’s ability to identify and respond to labor trafficking cases more effectively.
Apply for the 2024 Marian Ivers Community Service Leadership Award
The Marian Ivers Community Service Leadership Award recognizes the actions, commitment, and leadership of currently enrolled UNO students addressing issues affecting our community. Apply by Sept. 20.
Get in the Game This Fall!
With 16 Division-I sports teams, the Omaha Mavericks are hitting the ice, the court, the field, the pitch, the track, the pool, and the green throughout the year. Learn how you can cheer on the Mavs in person this season!
University of Nebraska (NU) System Has Record Year in Philanthropic Support
Gifts supported student access and success to grow Nebraska’s workforce; faculty, academic and clinical excellence to strengthen the educational experience; and transformational research and innovation to solve the state’s biggest challenges.
The BOLD Civic Engagement Fellowship Program Returns to the University of Nebraska at Omaha, Strengthening Global and Local Ties
Omaha, Nebraska – The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) is excited to announce the return of the BOLD (Balkanski Omladinski Lideri - Balkan Youth Leaders) Civic Engagement Fellowship Program for the fifth year in a row, bringing a unique opportunity for cultural exchange and local engagement to the heart of Omaha.
UNO Academic Advising Council Names Minsoo Goo Advisor of the Month
Goo was nominated by his peers for his dedication to student success.
UNO NSSLHA Awarded Gold Chapter Honors
Gold Chapter Honors are awarded for attaining a distinguished level of achievement in the areas of member recruitment and engagement, community outreach and service, legislative advocacy and fundraising during the 2023-24 academic year.
CAS and the Goldstein Center for Human Rights Announce New Leadership
Lana Obradovic, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Political Science, has been named the Goldstein Family Community Chair in Human Rights at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO).
Mavericks Celebrate the Start of the 2024-2025 School Year
UNO kicked off the new school year with excitement and community spirit as students celebrated at MavFEST and Convocation as part of Durango Days, UNO's official welcome week.
UNO Joins JED Campus to Support Student Mental Health and Wellbeing
In partnership with the Jed Foundation (JED), UNO will assess and enhance mental health, wellbeing, substance use, and suicide prevention efforts.
UNO Hosts the Inaugural Nebraska Salesforce Summit
More than 60 attendees from public and private schools attended the event, which served to create a network of Salesforce users in the higher education space in the state of Nebraska.
Back to School: Education in the Hagel Archives Exhibit Opens
An exhibit, Back to School: Education in the Hagel Archives, runs through January 10, 2025, on the first floor of Criss Library.
UNO Names Melissa Eckstein Employee of the Month, August 2024
Eckstein was praised for her willingness to go above and beyond her regular duties to offer exceptional customer service.
UNO Alum Jeromie Meyer to Compete in Paris Paralympics
Team USA men’s wheelchair basketball will compete against Spain in the first round of play; Aug. 29.
The New Semester Guide
A resource for all Mavericks enrolled in fall semester classes.
Phani Tej Adidam, Ph.D., Appointed Fulbright Specialist in Sri Lanka
Phani Tej Adidam, Ph.D., will spend three to four weeks in Sri Lanka this coming January, as a Fulbright Specialist. He will be helping Eastern University in building their Bachelor of Business Administration and MBA programs, with focuses on Entrepreneurship.
Faculty Wellness Coaching Now Available
Faculty wellness coaching is a program for current full-time faculty members for up to five sessions per academic semester.
Flag Lowering for Sacha Kopp
The UNO flag will be lowered on Monday, Aug. 26, in memory of Sacha Kopp, former senior vice chancellor for Academic Affairs.
Take Your Time Exhibit
Take Your Time by Terry Ratzlaff is on view in the Osborne Family Gallery through November 8, 2024.
UNO Hosts Fourth Annual Jail Executive Institute: Empowering Leadership in 21st Century Jails
UNO will host the fourth annual Jail Executive Institute (JEI), an innovative program designed to elevate the skills and knowledge of jail administrators nationwide. Scheduled for Sept. 15-20, 2024, the event will take place on UNO’s campus, a fitting setting for the forward-thinking curriculum developed by the College of Public Affairs and Community Service (CPACS) School of Criminology and Criminal Justice (SCCJ) in partnership with the American Jail Association (AJA).
AI Updates and Opportunities to Start the New Semester
Get the latest information from UNO’s Division of Innovative and Learning-Centric Initiatives (ILCI) on requesting access to Enterprise ChatGPT, accessing AI training/support, and grant funding available for AI-related course development activities.
International Programs Welcomes Cohort 7 of Pakistani English Teachers
UNO’s International Program’s Center for Afghanistan and Regional Studies welcomed 29 Pakistani English teachers this past weekend. The group will be in the U.S. for a six-week teacher training and cultural exchange program.
More Than 400 UNO Students Earn Degrees in August 2024
The UNO alumni network is growing! Congratulations to August graduates. Once a Maverick, always a Maverick!
Fall Openings at the UNO Child Care Center
Are you looking for a safe, nurturing environment for your little ones this fall? Look no further than the UNO Child Care Center!
CAS Welcomes New Associate Dean of Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Research
Dr. Jodi Kreiling began her new role as Associate Dean of Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Research on Aug. 1.
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.
NCITE Insights: Extreme Rhetoric Online
On the latest episode of the podcast, host Erin Grace speaks with NCITE researcher Matt Jensen, Ph.D., co-director of the Center for Applied Social Research at the University of Oklahoma, to discuss extreme rhetoric in online spaces.
CBA Faculty Member Elected Fellow of the Royal Anthropological Institute
Dr. Mary Hallin, a Lecturer in the Marketing & Entrepreneurship department in the UNO College of Business Administration, has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Anthropological Institute in the United Kingdom.
The Aviation Journey of Ryan Stepp: From UNO to Air Traffic Control
Ryan Stepp’s career in aviation is a compelling story of how passion, education, and perseverance can chart a course to success in one of the world’s most demanding industries. As an alumnus of the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO), Ryan’s journey from a young aviation enthusiast to the Air Traffic Manager at Omaha Eppley Air Traffic Control Tower illustrates the impact that a well-rounded education and a strong work ethic can have on a professional trajectory.
Academic Advising Council (AAC) Announces New Officers
Elections were held in June and the new executive officers will start their two-year term this month.
UNO Receives First National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Grant
The grant will fund a project for the School of Music to collaborate on bringing Lakota culture and music to K-12 students.
Phani Tej Adidam, Ph.D., Honored With System-Wide President's Excellence Award for Teaching
The President's Excellence Awards are the university’s most prestigious awards for teaching, research and engagement. They recognize individual faculty members and units whose work has had a significant impact on students, the university and the state.
Criss Library Adjusting Hours for Fall 2024
Beginning in the fall semester, Criss Library will have different hours of operation.
MarComm to Offer Group Photo Days
To better serve your needs for professional group photos, the Office of Strategic Marketing and Communications (MarComm) will now be offering Group Photo Day twice a year; the next is Sept. 18.
NCITE Insights: Emergency Response to Critical Infrastructure Failures
On the latest episode of the podcast, Erin sits down with Diane Mack, director of emergency management for the University of Nebraska at Omaha and University of Nebraska Medical Center, to discuss emergency response in the wake of critical infrastructure failures.
Meet Our Spring 2024 CAS Graduates
Learn more about the future leaders found in the College of Arts and Sciences Class of Spring 2024.
In Fifth Year, NCITE Adds Projects on Drones, AI, Intervention Programs, and More
For the 2024-25 fiscal year, UNO-based NCITE once again received $4.6 million from the Department of Homeland Security to manage and conduct counterterrorism research. The new research projects pull in 12 new academic partners.
Updates to Financial Aid Disbursements
Information about changes to financial aid disbursements starting with the Fall 2024 semester.
Kennedy Wallman: Navigating Artistic Inspiration and Community at UNO
Explore Kennedy Wallman's artistic journey at UNO, where the energy of the painting studio fuels her creativity and passion. Amidst brushes and canvases, discover how community and inspiration intertwine in her work and exhibitions.