It's baseball time in Omaha! UNO has more than a few connections to the CWS.

Here are 10 ways UNO is stepping up to the plate on the field, in the community, and behind the scenes.

Jennifer Lemke, Ed.D., the inaugural recipient of the Lozier Endowed Presidential Chair in Literacy, seeks to build a better generation of readers in Nebraska.

The public forum answered questions about artificial intelligence and its applications, and officially opened AI-CCORE's permanent AI center.

Bowman was nominated by her peers for her dedication to student success.

UNO alumni Clark Rosenlof and Carey Hamilton are among the honorees.

The CEC fosters a warm and inviting office environment, encouraging collaboration, capacity-building, and valuable partnerships with UNO and the community. Our adaptable office spaces cater to diverse needs at affordable rates and with flexible lease terms.

Throughout the roofing project, browsing in the stacks is unavailable.

When organization or industry leaders focus on or encourage specific skills, HR leaders can look to microcredential courses to meet those needs.

The exhibit, Celebrating a Semicentennial: 50 Years of the UNO Library, is a companion display to the photo exhibit in the UNO Criss Library Osborne Family Gallery. The exhibit explores 50 years of the UNO Library through documentary evidence and is open through the fall semester.

On a family’s worst day when children are getting treated at the emergency department, UNO social workers provide resources and support to help.

An NJCAA Hall of Famer, Fournier holds more than 1,100 career victories as a head coach.

Lori Simonsen, a Lecturer in the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s School of Accounting, has been named the recipient of the 2026 Beta Alpha Psi Gamma Kappa Chapter Outstanding Faculty Award.

When Bret Wade founded BW Lawn Sprinklers in 1994, he started with little more than an old pickup truck, decades of irrigation experience, and a relentless work ethic.

Eighteen emerging campus leaders have successfully completed the 18-month professional development program. The cohort was recognized during a graduation ceremony held on May 27.

With Bloom Beyond, Neuroscience major Tala Serhan is taking donated flowers to bring comfort to older adults in memory care and assisted living facilities.

The study of urban and rural schools revealed the important role science fairs play in inspiring young learners.

The UNO Flying Mavs captured multiple national titles and earned a top-10 finish at the NIFA SAFECON National Competition.

A resource for all Mavericks enrolled in summer classes.

The UNOCollege of Information Science & Technology celebrated its 30th anniversary on May 13. The event brought together faculty, staff, alumni, and local partners — many of whom played a pivotal role in the college's early days.

From spotting phishing emails to shaping threat intelligence, Hafso Ibrahim’s journey from UNO intern to Nelnet cyber threat intelligence analyst shows how education–industry partnerships create real-world impact.

While research lab results matter, the educational skills gained along the way are just as important.

Hunter Pehrson’s UNO Aviation journey has come full circle. Once a Professional Flight student and Flight Team member, he now helps future and current Mavericks find their place in aviation as the institute’s Recruitment and Retention Specialist, all while continuing his education through UNO’s MBA program.

The UNO College of Business Administration will honor four esteemed alumni on May 20, 2026.

The Graduate Certificate in Executive Business from the University of Nebraska at Omaha is designed to support that next step.

On Friday, June 5, AI-CCORE will host Mav AI Day, a full-day event marking the grand opening of its center and showcasing the cutting-edge AI work happening at the University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO).

The UNO flag will be lowered in Noe's honor on May 18.

A new crop of teachers is entering Omaha metro’s public schools, including Ellie Sanford who uses her passion for history and civics to connect with her students.

Starting July 1, 2026, the student health fee will include five covered office visits at the Nebraska Medicine UNO Health Center per academic year. After five visits, standard office visit charges will apply.

On May 12, NCITE hosted a webinar on next-generation technologies – such as AI, spatial computing, and autonomous systems – being integrated into the full suspicious activity reporting (SAR) process, emphasizing how they enhance human judgment rather than replace it.

This UNO financial planning education program—the first approved at a Nebraska system college of business—prepares students for careers in financial planning, one of the fastest-growing areas of finance.

The grant that will enable up to 25 UNO students to obtain their first U.S. passport and open the pathway to study abroad. In its sixth year, IIE has awarded 40 institutions in the IIENetwork membership to help 1,000 Pell-eligible college students through this opportunity.

The most common interaction between police and community members is traffic stops.

The College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences is proud to welcome the seventh cohort of students to the Teacher Scholars Academy.

Link was praised for her leadership in advancing Title IX education, strengthening civil rights compliance, and increasing campuswide awareness of reporting processes and resources.

There were times when Blanca Brownmiller was tempted to give up on achieving her goal of getting her college degree. UNO helped her cross the finish line.

A new benefit is rolling out for University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) employees through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska — Hinge Health.

The UNO NoyceSTEM Program marks the fourth Noyce grant program at the university in the last 10 years.