UNO Media Mentions

Aug. 29 through Sept. 4, 2026

Fast Company spoke with Roni Reiter-Palmon, Ph.D., professor and director of UNO’s Industrial/Organizational Psychology program, for a piece on how friction can spark creativity at work.

Sept. 5 through Sept. 11, 2026

CBS News coverage of the drop in cartel drone activity on the US-Mexico border sites a 2025 NCITE report, which found there have been 221 incidents between 2021 and 2025 that resulted in 77 fatalities in different areas of Mexico.

Fox & Friends’ piece, “25 Years Later: A Demonstration of Innovation in the Aftermath of 9/11” featured NCITE researchers and students meeting with members of Congress on Capitol Hill. Read more about NCITE’s visit.

KETV spoke with NCITE about the role the center plays in national counterterrorism efforts.

WOWT interviewed Center for Afghanistan Studies Director Sher Jan Ahmadzai, Ph.D., for its coverage of how the center has served as a national educational resource on Afghanistan and the region for more than 50 years.

KMTV spoke with Jane Liu, Ph.D., for its coverage of how record-high diesel prices have impacted Omaha businesses like Ollie the Trolley.

The Nebraska Examiner published commentary from NCITE director Gina Ligon, Ph.D., about the unique role Nebraska has played in counterterrorism since 9/11.

Sept. 12 through Sept. 18, 2026

Observer published commentary from Jane Liu, Ph.D., on the economics of fashion week.

KFAB (on-air only) reported that construction crews have erected the steel skeleton for the $17.1 Biomechanics Research Building expansion project.

KETV covered UNO’s Hispanic Heritage Month kickoff and referenced upcoming events during the annual celebration.

Washington Examiner referenced NCITE research in their reporting on the number of ISIS-linked federal defendants who are U.S. citizens.

Nebraska Public Media covered the 50th anniversary celebration of UNO’s Community Counseling Clinic.

Sept. 19 through Sept. 25, 2026

Yahoo Health reported on why caffeine impacts everyone differently and referenced research from former undergraduate researcher Sydney Klucas and in the laboratory of UNO Associate Professor Ryan Wong, Ph.D.

WOWT spoke with Computer Science Professor Victor Winter, Ph.D., for its coverage of growing concerns around AI safety. The story was syndicated nationally.

KETV’s coverage of the Omaha Athletics Phase 3 groundbreaking was syndicated nationally.

Live Science spoke with Ancient Mediterranean Studies Professor and Director Jeanne Reames, Ph.D., for its coverage of the discovery of the 2,400-year-old schoolhouse where Aristotle taught Alexander the Great.

Sept. 26 through Oct. 2, 2026

KETV covered the announcement of UNO’s $1 million gift challenge.

Lawfare published commentary from NCITE’s Sam Hunter and Seamus Hughes about how “abliterated” AI is an overlooked threat.

Axios referenced NCITE research on threats to public officials for its coverage of San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz facing security threats.

Nebraska Public Media covered the publication of research from Zachary Hamilton, Ph.D., about how the predictive value of a past criminal charge does not last forever.

Live Insurance News referenced research from Zhigang Feng, Ph.D., for its coverage of the mounting home insurance crisis in Nebraska.

Nebraska Public Media spoke with John Noble, Ph.D., about the benefits of group exercise for its coverage of a revival in VHS exercises in Omaha.

Science Magazine covered a report from Thomas Raad and Han Li, Ph.D., that found the limited amount of research on North American bat species is hindering conservation efforts.