Mattley was recognized by colleagues for his leadership, creativity, and commitment to excellence.

UNO’s Criss Library completes first year of National Historical Publications and Records Commission grant with Great Plains Black History Museum.

Learn about Open Access materials and how Criss Library supports Open Access during International Open Access Week (Oct 20-Oct 26).

Research and Instruction Services faculty and staff are integrating information literacy skills for artificial intelligence into library instruction services.

The Marian Ivers Community Service Leadership Award recognizes the actions, commitment, and leadership of currently enrolled UNO students addressing issues affecting our community. The next set of applications will open up just before or after the start of Fall 2026.

John Ewing, Jr., Omaha’s newly sworn-in 52nd mayor, shares his vision, priorities, and early progress as he sets his course for the city’s future on the newest episode of Consider This.

When developing countries plateau economically, it’s sometimes called a “middle-income trap.” UNO Economics Associate Professor Zhigang Feng warns of a looming “middle-intelligence trap” through mass overuse of AI and outlines a strategy for avoiding it.

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and UNO is joining the global effort to help everyone “Stay Safe Online.” Follow along all month for tips, tools, and activities to boost your online safety.

UNO’s OMA x AI Conference brought students, professionals, and community leaders together to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the way Omaha learns, works, and innovates.

Maverick supporters rallied behind UNO students during the sixth annual Wear Black, Give Back, raising a record $1,402,216. It was the first time UNO’s fundraising campaign has surpassed $1 million.

UNO hosted the 2025 BOLD Civic Engagement Fellowship, welcoming young leaders from Bosnia and Herzegovina for a month of civic training, cultural exchange, and community engagement.

For the past fifty years, the University of Nebraska at Omaha has held the annual European Studies Conference. The event, attended by academics from across the globe, kicks off once again Oct. 9-11.

11 exceptional high school educators were recognized for their impact on college-bound students through UNO’s Dual Enrollment Program.

A message was sent to UNO students, faculty, and staff to provide an update on the Oct. 4 swatting call.

UNO is proud to announce that Nadeen Osman, a senior studying public health and philosophy, has been selected as one of the 2025 cohort of Newman Civic Fellows. The fellowship represents a group of student civic leaders from 38 states, Washington, D.C., and Mexico.

Jannette Taylor, president and CEO of the Women’s Center for Advancement, leads a powerful discussion about how Nebraskans can support survivors and foster safety in this episode of Consider This.

Nearly 80 community leaders joined UNO’s 36th Annual CPAR Data & Research Series to explore how data can drive impact across Nebraska and beyond.

Are you passionate about solving challenges in your community? The 2025 Newman Civic Fellowship application is open! UNO students who are changemakers and public problem-solvers are encouraged to apply by midnight on April 15.

UNO offers opportunities to meet with representatives from TIAA and Fidelity throughout the year.

Help strengthen UNO’s military-connected community.

From MCC to UNO, Aislyn Tyler turned uncertainty into confidence, community, and a clear vision for her future in social work.

The UNO showcased the entrepreneurial spirit of its College of Business Administration (CBA) students during the fifth annual Future of Work Symposium on Sept. 17, 2025.

UNO senior Faith Suh turned a personal passion into a community movement, blending human trafficking awareness and hands-on self-defense training in an inaugural workshop that shows how a student entrepreneur can inspire empowerment and change.

Higgs was praised for her ability to foster a positive work environment and guide her team with compassion and integrity.

While we do not know whether a federal shutdown will occur, how long it might last or how significant the impact will be, the University of Nebraska (NU) System is preparing carefully and will keep students, faculty, and staff informed every step of the way.

Faculty Spotlight on Kshitiz Aryal, Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity, School of Interdisciplinary Informatics

Faculty Spotlight on Nichole Niebur, Instructor, School of Interdisciplinary Informatics

Some of UNeTech’s most enduring success stories start not in a lab, but with a conversation. This one began years ago in a campus conference room, over coffee and whiteboards, when the question was first asked: "What if we didn’t just file patents? What if we helped students, researchers, and entrepreneurs build companies?"

Wear Black. Give Back 2025. Another record breaking event!

The Nebraska Examiner features commentary from UNO Chancellor Joanne Li, Ph.D, CFA, on the role of AI in academia.

The College of Public Affairs and Community Service (CPACS) has three Student Government Senators who are committed to amplifying student voices and fostering a more inclusive, engaged campus environment.

The UNO flag will be lowered on Sept. 26 in memory of student Blake Kieckhafer.

UNO’s Housing and Residence Life team saved time and improved student engagement by using ChatGPT to streamline data tasks and communications.

UNO uses AI to empower future healthcare leaders with critical thinking, ethics, and clinical skills.

For most of his nine years, Theo Brewer couldn’t walk without falling or tripping due to an unbalanced gait. Then a team of researchers in UNO’s Clinical Gait Analysis Lab wired him up with sensors, watched how he moved, and gave his doctors something no one else could: answers.

A new collaboration between UNMC and Sarpy County launches a forensic psychiatry fellowship to serve incarcerated individuals and build a pipeline of experts across the state.

Four UNO faculty will participate in an intensive two-year curriculum that helps participants develop their leadership skills.

UNO hosted its fifth annual Future of Work Symposium on Sept. 17, highlighting how innovation and entrepreneurship are reshaping careers across industries.

Fina was nominated by his peers for his dedication to student success.

The UNO flag will be lowered on Sept. 22 in memory of emeritus retiree Dale Stover.

Pitch 4 Progress is a social innovation pitch competition designed to fund student-led community service projects through microgrants. Submissions are due by Oct. 30.

Throughout the high school football season, UNO will connect with prospective students and their families to share Maverick pride, stories, and perspectives on everything from becoming a Maverick to building careers that take flight.

The UNO flag will be lowered on Sept. 18 in memory of retiree Dennis (Denny) Hanley.

Kenjiro Shibuya turned injury setbacks into purpose, pursuing UNO’s Master of Arts in Athletic Training program to advance sports medicine through research, clinical training, and community.

UNO’s Career Connect Symposium on Sept. 16 brought together students, faculty, staff, and local employers to celebrate the value of internships and the partnerships that fuel them.

Huja Sange is the recipient of the 2024 Marian Ivers Community Service Leadership Award (Ivers CSL).

CNN features UNO marketing expert Yanhui Zhao on the chain’s recent rebranding efforts.

The Young South Asian Leaders Initiative (YSALI) successfully launched its first workshop in Sri Lanka, convening emerging leaders from across the region alongside distinguished officials and experts for an inspiring three-day program of training, dialogue, collaboration, and networking.

The exhibit 'Commerce in Context: Trade, Development and Media in an Era of Change', runs through February 4, 2026, on the first floor of Criss Library.  

UNO uses AI in career advising, learning tools, and student support to improve engagement and prepare students for jobs.

The UNO flag will be lowered on Sept. 15 in memory of retiree Sajida Grande.