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Tuesday, July 05, 2022

Dowell Tabs Dowling As Men's Soccer Head Coach

Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics Adrian Dowell announced Louisville assistant coach Donovan Dowling as the new head coach of Omaha men's soccer. He is the third head coach in the program's history.

Former Omaha U Quarterback Marlin Briscoe Dies at 76

The UNO flag will be lowered on Wednesday, July 7, in honor of Briscoe, who passed away on Monday, June 28, at the age of 76. Playing for Omaha University (now UNO) from 1963 to 1966, Briscoe later became the first black quarterback to start a professional football game.

Durango's Race Rematch

Durango and CWS mascot race competitor Logan Smith settled days of online debate with a head-to-head, winner-take-all rematch.

UNO and the College World Series

It's College World Series (CWS) time in Omaha! UNO has more than a few connections to the CWS. Take a look back at UNO's coverage of the series.

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Lace Up Your Skates and Hit the Ice at Baxter Arena

UNO students, faculty, staff, and community members have several opportunities to enjoy skating at Baxter Arena.

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UNO Welcomes David Brown as Executive in Residence

Officially joining UNO on June 1, Brown, who recently retired as CEO of the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce, has been brought in to support the university as it expands its role as a workforce development leader in the state.

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Report Shares Challenges and Opportunities for Women in STEM in Nebraska

Women in Nebraska's workforce frequently encounter and overcome gender barriers as they pursue careers in STEM fields, according to a new report released by the UNO Center for Public Affairs Research.

Amy Morris named new School of the Arts director

Morris will lead the units of Art & Art History, Theatre, Writer's Workshop and the MFA in Writing graduate program.

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New Mileage Rate Increase Effective July 1

Following a decision by the Internal Revenue Service to increase its mileage reimbursement rate for the remainder of 2022, the University of Nebraska (NU) System will increase its mileage rate from 29 cents to 34 cents per mile effective July 1, 2022.

Donovan Dowling

Dowell Tabs Dowling As Men's Soccer Head Coach

Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics Adrian Dowell announced Louisville assistant coach Donovan Dowling as the new head coach of Omaha men's soccer. He is the third head coach in the program's history.

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PTAC’s Government Registration Experience Helps Universal Information Services Secure Payments

Universal Information Services, Inc., which provides media monitoring services, was supported by NBDC's PTAC with updating their SAM registration, allowing them to engage in government contracting.

Former Omaha U Quarterback Marlin Briscoe Dies at 76

The UNO flag will be lowered on Wednesday, July 7, in honor of Briscoe, who passed away on Monday, June 28, at the age of 76. Playing for Omaha University (now UNO) from 1963 to 1966, Briscoe later became the first black quarterback to start a professional football game.

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Hazlo Health wins $10,000 prize in first Minority Small Business Summit Pitch Competition

The competition received more than 50 applications, with five finalists pitching for the top prize.

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UNO Academic Advising Council Names Megan Carroll Advisor of the Month

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

Durango and Logan race on the baseball field

Durango's Race Rematch

Durango and CWS mascot race competitor Logan Smith settled days of online debate with a head-to-head, winner-take-all rematch.

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UNO and the College World Series

It's College World Series (CWS) time in Omaha! UNO has more than a few connections to the CWS. Take a look back at UNO's coverage of the series.

UNO student Jack McGonigal of MavRadio interviews a player from Texas A&M on the field of Charles Schwalb Park after a game of the College World Series.

Live from the Stands: MavRadio.FM Has You Covered

Eight teams made the trip to Omaha to face off in the College World Series. Tune in the MavRadio.FM for highlights and coverage throughout the final games of the series as our Mavericks continue to cover the action!

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UNO Renews Partnership with National Defense University and USSTRATCOM

Nebraska's premier metropolitan university continues its partnership with the nation's premier higher education institution for national security strategy to host a 10-week satellite course.

Jonathan Acosta

Jonathan Acosta to Serve as Nebraska Liaison for NACADA Region Six

Acosta also serves as President of the Academic Advising Council and Director of Academic Advising for the Academic and Career Development Center (ACDC).

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Allison Devney Earns Board of Regents KUDOS Award

Devney (nee Nazorek), an academic and career coach for UNO's Success Academies, was recognized for her mentorship of first-year students who need help navigating the college experience.

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At the Center of it All

UNO is not just at the epicenter of innovative, high-quality education, it's also physically located at the core of one of the nation's fastest-growing cities with plenty to offer! See how UNO is truly at the "Center of it All" in Omaha.

Kyle Seebach, a pitcher for Northern Illinois University, traveled to UNO's Pitching Lab within the Biomechanics Research Building to improve his pitching.

UNO Pitching Lab Helps Pitchers on the Mound

A specialized lab at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) is using motion capture technology and data to help baseball pitchers improve their pitch speed and spin rate, understand deficiencies in their delivery, and reduce their risk of injury – helping them be at their best on the mound.

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Faculty and Staff Commencement Regalia and RSVP Reminders

Commencement regalia orders must be placed by July 8 and RSVPs must be received by Aug. 1.

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A Conversation With A.T. and Tori: The Importance of Pronouns

Chief Diversity Officer A.T. Miller and Student Body President/Regent Tori Sims get together to discuss important topics regarding DEAI efforts and resources at UNO, including the importance of equitable representation through recognition of pronouns.

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UNO Office of Health Security to Conclude Services

After two years of promoting and protecting the health and safety of students, faculty, and staff on issues related to COVID-19, UNO's Office of Health Security will effectively close on June 30.

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MOVCENTR E-Newsletter | June 2022

The newsletter features stories from the Junior Investigators, the Pilot Project Awardees, the Research Cores, and COBRE collaborators.

Exploring Human Rights via Music

Mia Bourek, a recent M.A. of Sociology graduate, was inspired by human rights coursework and the art of Holocaust survivor Samuel Bak to write and record an album on human rights topics.

UNO Biophysicist Receives Grant to Study Nanomaterials with Medical Applications

UNO biophysicist Alexey Krasnoslobodtsev, Ph.D., in collaboration with colleagues, was awarded an $814,324 grant from the National Science Foundation to study a new class of biomaterials that respond to external stimuli and to develop Nebraska’s growing biotechnology workforce.

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Out@UNO is a Resource to Amplify Queer Voices on Campus

Representation comes in many forms. UNO faculty, staff, and graduate students have the opportunity to be voices for LGBTQIA students and colleagues through OUT@UNO.

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Proposed New Policy: Temporary Pay Increases & Interim/Acting Appointments

A proposed new policy is open for review and comment; until June 23.

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UNO Names Jonathan Acosta Employee of the Month

Acosta was chosen for his commitment to student success; ability to innovate and problem solve; and for his leadership among the university's community of academic advisors.

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UNO Mathematician Places Odds on CWS Winner

Andrew Swift, associate professor of mathematics, says this is one of the more evenly matched fields for the College World Series in a while, with top-ranked Stanford and Cinderella Notre Dame having the best chances to win.

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Midwestern Monsoons: A Story of Maverick Spirit

When a sudden storm threatened to damage priceless pieces housed in UNO's Criss Library, the campus community stepped up, chipped in, and showed what it means to be a part of the Maverick family.

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Tuition Freeze Highlights 2022-23 University System Budget

The next fiscal year is focused on keeping costs low for students while setting the stage for growth across all campuses in the University of Nebraska System. NU President Ted Carter will present the budget recommendations for the next fiscal year to the Board of Regents on Thursday, June 23.

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Flag Lowering for Cliff McKing

The UNO flag will be lowered on Thursday, June 23, in memory of McKing, a UNO student who passed away on May 16 at the age of 19.

Remembering Dr. James Fawcett: From Talented Clarinetist to Noted Herpetologist

James D. Fawcett, a respected researcher and Associate Professor Emeritus in the Department of Biology at UNO, passed away in early 2020, but his legacy lives on in his home country of New Zealand and beyond.

Inside Higher Ed Features | From Undeclared to Explorer

Inside Higher Ed featured UNO's Exploratory Studies program, which is an effort to help UNO students find their academic path and succeed in pursuing it.

2021-2022 CPACS Annual Report Now Live

This year's College of Public Affairs and Community Service (CPACS) report focuses on “Reflecting Forward,” in honor of our 50th Anniversary.

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Flag Lowering for Boyd Littrell

The UNO flag will be lowered on Tuesday, June 14, in memory of Littrell, a UNO emeritus professor of sociology who passed away on May 18 at the age of 80.

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UNO Students Join NSRI as Strategic Deterrence Interns

Three students across political science, mathematics, and economics will learn alongside members of United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) as they defend against threats to national security.

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ACDC Seeking Nominations for National Intern Day

Nominate a student to be featured by the Academic and Career Development Center on National Intern Day; July 28.

Dr. Adam Rosen and Benson student Anna Burks in the Skills Lab

H&K Partners with Award-Winning Benson Health Professions Academy

The School of Health and Kinesiology (H&K) is helping to promote pathways to healthcare careers for high schoolers through a partnership with Benson High Magnet School.

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More Than 4,400 UNO Students Named to Dean's, Chancellor's Lists in Spring 2022

These students are being recognized for their academic achievements during the Spring 2022 semester at UNO with inclusion on the Chancellor's and/or Dean's List.

KVNO Presents: The Sound of 13, Season 2

Join Classical KVNO 90.7, Omaha's classical radio station, as they open a conversation about race using classical music and the 13th amendment as a guide.

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Reflection One Year After Graduation

Alexia Mickles graduated from UNO in the spring of 2021 with an International Studies major, English and Political Science minors, and a TESOL certification. A Susan Thompson Buffett Scholar, Mickles studied abroad at Yeungnam University in South Korea for her fall 2019 semester. One year later, Alexia has reflected on the past 12 months and how her experiences at UNO lead her down a unique path. Her thoughts are shared here.

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