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UNO News

Tuesday, April 07, 2026
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Image Text: “Built Here: Inside Omaha Baseball” Part 3: “Brotherhood."

Watch “Built Here: Inside Omaha Baseball” Part 3: “Brotherhood”

For the third installment of the five-part mini documentary series “Built Here: Inside Omaha Baseball,” shows how brotherhood has established a foundation for team success.

photo of Chun-Hua Tsai, Ph.D., Assistant Professor in the Department of Information Systems and Quantitative Analysis at UNO's College of Information Science & Technology

UNO Faculty Named to Inaugural NSF Fellowship Advancing Access to AI Education Nationwide

Chun-Hua Tsai, Ph.D., is among 25 faculty nationwide chosen to lead effort expanding access to AI learning resources.

Student gestures toward framed artwork displayed on a gallery wall at UNO’s Student Research and Creative Activity Fair.

18th Student Research and Creative Activity Fair Showcases Innovation Across UNO

UNO’s annual research celebration filled campus with ideas worth experiencing. View the graduate and graduate award winners.

The logo for The National Strategic Research Institute (NSRI) at the University of Nebraska (NU).

University of Nebraska’s NSRI Awarded $500 Million Contract to Accelerate Warfighter-Ready Solutions

The contract from U.S. Strategic Command will enhance research and development aimed at bolstering national defense. This contract is the largest in the University of Nebraska System's history.

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Nina Wiese

Women’s Tennis bests North Dakota, 4-3

Pavan Uppu

Men’s Tennis defeats North Dakota

Khayli Buckels

Women’s Tennis to face North Dakota

Meet These Mavericks

A student stands in front of a lit-up sign reading Werner Enterprises.

Meet UNO’s First Co-Op Student

UNO’s first co-op student and Business Admin major Darian Mitchell finished an experience with Werner Enterprises, helping advance her career in the supply chain industry.

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.

Samantha Pastorino, wearing a black dress, stands by a railing overlooking downtown Omaha at sunrise, with a pink and purple sky behind her.

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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Image Text: “Built Here: Inside Omaha Baseball” Part 3: “Brotherhood."

Watch “Built Here: Inside Omaha Baseball” Part 3: “Brotherhood”

For the third installment of the five-part mini documentary series “Built Here: Inside Omaha Baseball,” shows how brotherhood has established a foundation for team success.

A group of nine people standing in front of a sign for the Thai-Nichi Institute of Technology. Two individuals in the center hold open documents during a formal signing photo.

UNO Expands Global Partnerships with Thailand Institutions

New agreements and alumni connections in Bangkok highlight UNO’s growing global impact.

Student in hypoxia chamber

Experiencing Hypoxia: FAA PROTE Chamber Brings Critical Training to Campus

Inside a simulated high-altitude environment, aviation students came face-to-face with one of flying’s most dangerous hidden threats—hypoxia. Through the Federal Aviation Administration’s PROTE chamber, they didn’t just learn the symptoms—they experienced them.

photo of Chun-Hua Tsai, Ph.D., Assistant Professor in the Department of Information Systems and Quantitative Analysis at UNO's College of Information Science & Technology

UNO Faculty Named to Inaugural NSF Fellowship Advancing Access to AI Education Nationwide

Chun-Hua Tsai, Ph.D., is among 25 faculty nationwide chosen to lead effort expanding access to AI learning resources.

Two counseling student chat in the Community Counseling Clinic at UNO

Preparing the Next Generation of Alcohol and Drug Counselors

With just two additional courses, UNO Counseling students can become eligible for Nebraska’s Provisional Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (PLADC) credential.

The UNO flag lowered, blowing in the breeze while on a flag pole.

Flag Lowering for John W. Hill

The UNO flag will be lowered on April 3, in memory of retiree John W. Hill.

Chuck Hagel speaks into a handheld microphone while seated on stage with Avril Haines and a moderator during the Hagel Forum in Global Leadership at the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

Snapshots: The 2026 Chuck Hagel Forum in Global Leadership

Former U.S. Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines and former U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel discussed Iran, public service, and courage in leadership at the eighth annual forum.

Dr. Carter and Dr. McNealy in front of a computer showing security icons.

UNO and Michigan State Researchers Find Cybersecurity Carries a Convenience Tax, Until Your Data Is Actually at Stake

New research reveals a critical gap in how people approach online safety.

Zach Venn headshot next to the UNO Campus icon

Homegrown Maverick: UNO Celebrates an Omaha Native Earning National Recognition

UNO is thrilled to celebrate another University of Nebraska achievement, with Maverick Zach Venn receiving the system’s only Goldwater scholarship.

A group of students stand on a stage in front of a Nebraska FBLA Collegiate backdrop, holding certificates and medals for their competition placements, dressed in professional attire and smiling.

The UNO Future Business Leaders of America Collegiate Chapter showed OUT at the Nebraska State Leadership Conference!

March 28–29, our 8-member team traveled to Kearney, Nebraska to compete at the Nebraska FBLA-C State Leadership Conference alongside 16 other colleges and universities, and the results speak for themselves.

A group of nine professionals pose for a team photo in an office setting, with five seated on a green couch in front and four standing behind them, all dressed in business attire and smiling.

METGreen Solutions Delivers Mission-Driven IT Support for Federal Agencies

For Brian Moore, founding METGreen Solutions was about more than starting a business—it was about building a company rooted in service, integrity and accountability.

a brick building with the words 'Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library' on the front. There is a bike rack on the sidewalk leading up to the building, and some foliage.

Extended Hours for Prep Week and Finals Week

Starting Wednesday, April 29, Criss Library will be open extended hours for prep and finals weeks through Wednesday, May 6.

Kelly Hughes poses with her Employee of the Month certificate.

UNO Names Kelly Hughes Employee of the Month

Hughes was praised for her innovative approach, collaborative spirit, and dedication to advancing research initiatives.

Student gestures toward framed artwork displayed on a gallery wall at UNO’s Student Research and Creative Activity Fair.

18th Student Research and Creative Activity Fair Showcases Innovation Across UNO

UNO’s annual research celebration filled campus with ideas worth experiencing. View the graduate and graduate award winners.

Students perform a tuba parade.

Meet the Maverick Machine, the Soundtrack to the UNO Experience

How students from all majors and walks of university life come together to be the pulse of Omaha Athletics and build a lasting community.

A student stands in front of a lit-up sign reading Werner Enterprises.

Meet UNO’s First Co-Op Student

UNO’s first co-op student and Business Admin major Darian Mitchell finished an experience with Werner Enterprises, helping advance her career in the supply chain industry.

Maverick Monument

Vote in the Staff Advisory Council (SAC) General Member Elections

Voting for members will open on March 23 and close on April 3. 

Military students taking a test in the test center with a stationary historic airplane in the background.

UNO Offutt AFB Testing Center Earns 2026 CLEP Honors Military Achievement Award

The award is based on exams administered in 2025, and honors centers that expand access to college credit while helping students save time and money. The center will be recognized at a reception in June.

Lillian Merow, center left, and forward Erikka Gooden, center right, lead the bench in celebration

Work Wins: The Life of a Omaha Women's Basketball Student-Athlete

"I’m doing something that people dream of doing. That reality keeps pushing me.”

A student walks past the north entrance to the Arts and Sciences Hall.

International Programs at UNO: Growing Our Global Reach

International Programs at UNO is entering an exciting new chapter — one defined by dedicated leadership, expanded offerings, and a renewed commitment to connecting our campus community with the world.

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UNO Academic Advising Council Names Katelyn Bollich Advisor of the Month

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

A group of children and adults stand together holding a sign that reads, 'Stop Child Labor'.

YSALI Alumni Impact: Youth-Led Action for Change in South Asia

After attending regional leadership workshops, YSALI alumni are ready to take action and make impacts in their local communities. Months later, classrooms, communities, and crisis-affected areas across South Asia are benefiting from alumni who are resolved to make a difference. Each action plan tells a different story, but together they reflect a shared belief: change begins locally, but its impact can ripple far beyond.

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An Important Update on Canvas Convergence: Faculty Access Begins in March

A new initiative is underway to unify the University of Nebraska’s four for-credit Canvas Learning Management System instances into a single, systemwide environment.

Image Text: “Built Here: Inside Omaha Baseball” Part 2: “The Ramp-Up”

Watch “Built Here: Inside Omaha Baseball” Part 2: “The Ramp-Up”

For the second installment of the five-part mini documentary series “Built Here: Inside Omaha Baseball,” Jackson Trout shows the mental and physical preparation that goes into the ramp-up to game day.

Vidya Bommanapally receives the Tech Innovator of the Year award at the Nebraska Women in Tech Summit during the awards ceremony.

Vidya Bommanapally, UNO Ph.D. Candidate, Honored as 2026 Nebraska Tech Innovator of the Year

The award recognizes Bommanapally's cross-domain research and innovation work spanning health AI, education, and materials science.

A student rides their skateboard near the MBSC Plaza and Allwine Hall.

Personal Transportation Devices (PTD) Policy Reminder

Don't forget the new Personal Transportation Devices policy that took effect in December.

Group of clerks wearing blue 50 years t-shirts.

UNO Celebrates 50 Years of the Nebraska Municipal Clerks Institute and Academy

CPACS Continuing Professional Education Programs leads milestone annual training advancing leadership, professional growth, and community impact for municipal clerks across Nebraska.

picture of a wide range of board game components

Nebraska Indie Game Expo Returns to UNO

Play, Create, Celebrate: Discover Local Games and Designers at UNO's Indie Game Expo – May 1

The logo for The National Strategic Research Institute (NSRI) at the University of Nebraska (NU).

University of Nebraska’s NSRI Awarded $500 Million Contract to Accelerate Warfighter-Ready Solutions

The contract from U.S. Strategic Command will enhance research and development aimed at bolstering national defense. This contract is the largest in the University of Nebraska System's history.

Composite image of UNO's Campus Icon on the left and a headshot portrait of Leanna Hyatt on the right.

UNO Academic Advising Council Names Leanna Hyatt Advisor of the Month

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

Students study in the Peter Kiewit Institute at the University of Nebraska Omaha

UNO's Cybersecurity Program Ranked No. 11 in the Country by Programs.com

UNO's Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity program has been listed among the Top 25 in the country by Programs.com.

James Slabaugh and seaplane

UNO Aviation Alum James Slabaugh Leads with Safety and Professionalism at Kiewit

From the UNO Aviation Instituted to corporate aviation, James Slabaugh now flies for Kiewit Corporation while leading the department’s safety programs.

students and drone

UNO Aviation Students Gain Hands-On Experience in Drone Operations Lab

UNO aviation students took drone operations to the field in a hands-on mapping lab. From flight planning to high-resolution aerial maps, they practiced the full UAS workflow.

NIck Hinkel, Envoy Office

Senior Spotlight: From Discovery Flight to the Flight Deck — Nick Hinkel’s Aviation Journey

From a last-minute career decision to the flight deck, one UNO Aviation senior is turning a single discovery flight into a fast-moving future in the airlines.

Victor Huang

Faculty Spotlight: Victor Huang Inspires the Next Generation of Aviation Leaders

At the Aviation Institute, Victor Huang combines real-world insight, mentorship, and research to prepare students for evolving aviation careers while emphasizing curiosity and adaptability.

Zach Venn smiles as he stands in a bright, sunny room.

CAS Student Gets Research Experience Abroad

Zach Venn didn’t have to go to college far away from home to find worldwide opportunities.  

Four officials stand at the front of a formal room beneath a large American flag. A man in a blue suit speaks at a wooden podium with microphones, while three others—two women and one man in business attire—stand beside him listening. Chairs and a wooden desk are visible behind them, and members of the audience can be seen in the foreground.

Lt. Gov. Joe Kelly and Nebraska Business Development Center Recognize 2025 Business Award Winners

Thursday, Lt. Gov. Joe Kelly joined the Nebraska Business Development Center (NBDC) in recognizing recipients of the 2025 Business Awards, honoring entrepreneurs and businesses that are strengthening communities and expanding economic opportunity across the state.

A young man with curly blond hair poses against a dark background, wearing a navy blue suit jacket, white dress shirt, and patterned tie. He faces the camera with a neutral expression.

From Pre-Med to Accounting: Finding Purpose and Direction in CBA

After beginning college on a pre-med track, Adam Baessler discovered his strengths — and his purpose — in the College of Business Administration.

A walkway going under a brick building. The building says 'Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library' on the outside. There is a bike rack and foliage near the building.

Faculty Video Digitization Services to Be Discontinued

Beginning in Spring 2027, Criss Library will discontinue its faculty video digitization service.

Three people stand outdoors beside a white food truck trailer with the logo “Chef Amore LLC” displayed in large lettering. A woman wearing a black apron stands in front, with a man in a chef’s jacket and hat and a teenage boy in a gray T-shirt standing behind her. The photo appears to be taken on a sunny day in a grassy yard with trees nearby.

Chef Amore Brings Scratch-Made Italian Flavor to Blair

What started as a dream for Doug and Janelle Taylor is now Chef Amore, a Blair-based Italian food truck serving scratch-made dishes while building a thriving family-run business.

Image Text: “Built Here: Inside Omaha Baseball” Part 1: “Jackson Trout.”

Watch “Built Here: Inside Omaha Baseball” Part 1: “Jackson Trout”

In the first installment of the five-part mini documentary series “Built Here: Inside Omaha Baseball,” Jackson Trout reflects on his path to UNO and why his final season means everything.

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UNO’s Annual Performance Review Cycle for Staff

The UNeVal performance evaluation cycle begins March 9 and runs through May 29, 2026.


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