Featured
Inaugural Catalyst Conversation Sparks Bold Ideas for UNO’s Future
A panel of national higher education experts discussed how UNO can deliver faster, more impactful pathways from classroom to career.
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.
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.
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.
Meet These Mavericks
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.
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.
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.
Recent News
Inaugural Catalyst Conversation Sparks Bold Ideas for UNO’s Future
A panel of national higher education experts discussed how UNO can deliver faster, more impactful pathways from classroom to career.
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 Days on April 20 and May 4.
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.
UNO Expands Global Partnerships with Thailand Institutions
New agreements and alumni connections in Bangkok highlight UNO’s growing global impact.
Journal Club Turns Complex Research into Conversation
Journal Club helps students at all levels engage with scientific literature, preparing them for future careers in health and research.
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.
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.
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.
Flag Lowering for John W. Hill
The UNO flag will be lowered on April 3, in memory of retiree John W. Hill.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
UNO Names Kelly Hughes Employee of the Month
Hughes was praised for her innovative approach, collaborative spirit, and dedication to advancing research initiatives.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
Vote in the Staff Advisory Council (SAC) General Member Elections
Voting for members will open on March 23 and close on April 3.
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.
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.
UNO Academic Advising Council Names Katelyn Bollich Advisor of the Month
Bollich was nominated by her peers for her dedication to student success.
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.
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.
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, 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.
Personal Transportation Devices (PTD) Policy Reminder
Don't forget the new Personal Transportation Devices policy that took effect in December.
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.
Nebraska Indie Game Expo Returns to UNO
Play, Create, Celebrate: Discover Local Games and Designers at UNO's Indie Game Expo – May 1
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.
UNO Academic Advising Council Names Leanna Hyatt Advisor of the Month
Hyatt was nominated by her peers for her dedication to student success.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
CAS Student Gets Research Experience Abroad
Zach Venn didn’t have to go to college far away from home to find worldwide opportunities.
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.
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.