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UNO News

Friday, January 23, 2026
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More Than 5,000 Students Named to Fall 2025 UNO Dean’s and Chancellor’s Lists

UNO celebrates Maverick academic excellence across Nebraska, the nation, and the world.

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UNO Earns Prestigious Carnegie Community Engagement Designation

The Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement continues two decades of excellence in public service and partnership.

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UNO-Led Team Pioneers First Catheter-Based Treatment to Eliminate Arterial Calcium

A $2.7 million NIH grant is supporting the development of the first therapy that can directly remove arterial calcification and improve blood flow in patients with peripheral artery disease.

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UNO Celebrates a New Class of Mavericks at December 2025 Commencement

This semester’s graduating class included 920 Nebraska natives and 401 first-generation students.

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Regents Approve $67.5M Privately Funded Capital Projects at UNO for Omaha Athletics

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Women's Basketball drops to South Dakota, 67-39

Katelynn Kock

Women’s Tennis to host Concordia, Sioux Falls in home opener

Meet These Mavericks

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How Running Helped a UNO Alum Find His Stride and Launch a Wellness-Inspired Apparel Business

Entrepreneur and UNO alum Dayton Schumacher started running to improve his mental health as a college student. Now, his running-inspired apparel brand supports mental health causes.

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From Student to Mentor at UNO

UNO alum Fabio Gbetanou returned to his alma mater with purpose as an admissions representative. Today, he proudly shares the university experience that shaped his life with future Mavericks.

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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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Criss Library Celebrates Love Data Week

Learn about Love Data Week (February 9 - 13) and how Criss Library is celebrating.

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More Than 5,000 Students Named to Fall 2025 UNO Dean’s and Chancellor’s Lists

UNO celebrates Maverick academic excellence across Nebraska, the nation, and the world.

A figure stands in front of a desert vista of rock formations and a cactus.

How Running Helped a UNO Alum Find His Stride and Launch a Wellness-Inspired Apparel Business

Entrepreneur and UNO alum Dayton Schumacher started running to improve his mental health as a college student. Now, his running-inspired apparel brand supports mental health causes.

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UNO Earns Prestigious Carnegie Community Engagement Designation

The Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement continues two decades of excellence in public service and partnership.

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Leaders Celebrate 25th Anniversary of the Health Care Cash Fund

Creation of support fund has changed health care in Nebraska.

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UNO Chancellor Li Appointed Federal Reserve Omaha Branch Board Chair

UNO Chancellor Li Joanne Li, Ph.D., CFA, is serving her second three-year term on the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City’s Omaha Branch Board of Directors.

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Criss Library Update

A message was sent to UNO students, faculty, and staff to provide an update on the Jan. 12 evacuation of Criss Library.

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UNO Academic Advising Council Names Nellie S. Beyan-Olabige Advisor of the Month for Dec. 2025

Beyan-Olabige was nominated by her peers for her dedication to student success.

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Faculty Asked to Complete Higher Education Research Institute Survey

The 2026 UCLA HERI faculty survey is currently underway. Please complete the survey before it closes on Friday, March 13.

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Parking and Transit Services Updates

Read about updates to parking and shuttle services for the start of the spring semester.

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The New Semester Guide

A resource for all Mavericks enrolled in spring classes.

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An Update on Holiday Break Leave Entries

New information about floating holiday hours to be used by June 1, and how to enter time if you did not do so before Holiday Closedown.

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Learn About the New Services that the Creative Production Lab Has to Offer

The Creative Production Lab is proud to announce two major updates for Spring 2026, made possible by your support: New die-cut stickers and lower-priced 3D printing.

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Building More Than Businesses in Downtown North Platte

In North Platte, a family of entrepreneurs is transforming passion into progress. Through multiple locally owned businesses, downtown investment, and a deep commitment to community, their story highlights how grit, creativity, and leadership are helping revitalize Main Street while building opportunity for the next generation in west-central Nebraska.

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How Microcredential Courses Answer the Call for a New Way to Learn

How Microcredential Courses Answer the Call for a New Way to Learn

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UNO’s “Dirtier Dozen” Flag Football Team Earns Third Straight Regional Title

Four members of the intramural squad were named to the NIRSA all-tournament team.

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How to Make the Most of Online Learning in the New Year

As we begin a new year, many people reflect on their goals and look for meaningful ways to continue growing. Unlike traditional self-improvement goals, the opportunity to learn in a flexible online format is a great way to upskill.


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