Looking for a way to be involved in December 2025 Commencement? We have some great opportunities for you. Sign up to volunteer by Dec. 12.

UNO alum Fabio Gbetanou returned to his alma mater with purpose as an admissions representative. Today, he proudly shares the university experience that shaped his life with future Mavericks.

The exhibit, 'Post-War Letterpress: Harry Duncan, Cummington Press and Abattoir Editions at UNO', which highlights the fine arts press books published by Duncan’s two printing presses is open through May 4, 2026.

Across UNO, Mavericks are transforming lives through engagement. From classrooms to community centers, faculty, staff, and students are connecting learning, research, and service to strengthen Nebraska’s workforce, expand opportunity, and drive innovation for the public good.

Do you know a student who turns learning into lasting impact? The Service Learning Academy is seeking nominations for the 2026 Chancellor’s Outstanding Service Learning Student Award—celebrating students who go above and beyond in their service learning experiences. Nominate an exceptional student by January 19, 2026!

Read about updates to parking and shuttle services for Thanksgiving Vacation 2025.

Service Learning Awards recognize faculty members for their extraordinary efforts in service learning programs. Nominations are currently open and due by Feb. 27, 2026.

UNO biology instructor uses ChatGPT to support students learning science in English as a second language, making learning clearer and more accessible.

The Nebraska Cyber Matrix pairs students with local businesses to fight real cybersecurity attacks, building home-grown talent with job-ready skills while protecting Nebraska's digital infrastructure.

High-altitude balloons provide students with a launchpad to conduct experiments in near-space and have sparked collaboration between UNO researchers.

For the second consecutive year, UNO was listed among the top five public universities in the country for veterans by Military Times.

From the graphic design lab to campus leadership, UNO’s Dylan Clute shows how education, opportunity, and support help every student find their voice.

On the latest episode of the podcast, listen in to a conversation with Jake Braun, author of the new book, "Fentanyl: Fighting the Mass Poisoning of America and the Cartel Behind It."

Starting Wednesday, December 10, Criss Library will be open extended hours for prep and finals weeks through Wednesday, December 17.

More than $24K awarded to support future CPAs

This award recognizes an undergraduate student who has demonstrated leadership through influential participation in campus organizations and community volunteer work, in addition to scholarly achievement. The student must be nominated by a UNO student, faculty, or staff member; deadline is Jan. 12, 2026.

Faculty and staff should submit floating holiday and vacation time by Dec. 16.

A class project sparked an interdisciplinary research collaboration between UNO students and Los Alamos National Laboratory, resulting in a machine learning tool to help safeguard hazardous waste storage.

UNO’s Gamma Kappa chapter is recognized as a Gold Chapter by Beta Alpha Psi

As Cybersecurity Awareness Month comes to a close, we’re reminded that protecting our digital lives is a shared responsibility—and it starts with each of us.

Over fall break, theatre students took on the challenge to write, direct, and perform a play in 24 hours.

White brings expertise in behavioral economics and applied research to his new role at UNO’s premier business research lab.

The items directly support members of the campus community and beyond facing food insecurity.

The Maverick Food Pantry aims to contribute to UNO's culture of caring by providing resources to campus community members experiencing food insecurity.

October marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a time to reflect on how we protect our digital lives and a reminder that cybersecurity isn’t just a one-time checklist – it’s a daily discipline.

The prestigious annual Stanford/Elsevier report features faculty who rank among the top 2% of researchers in their fields.

The UNO Flight Team captured 2nd place overall at the 2025 Region VI SAFECON and secured their bid to the national championship of the National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA).

Applications for Affordable Content Grants: OER@UNO are now open! Apply by Friday, November 21, 2025.

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.

UNO researchers Dr. Yuliya Lierler, Dr. Jorge Fandinno, and Ph.D. student Zachary Hansen earned the Best Paper Award at ICLP 2025 for their work on ANTHEM, a breakthrough automated reasoning tool developed in collaboration with the University of Texas at Austin and Potsdam University.

A collaborative team including scientists from UNO, UT Southwestern, and European partners has identified a new factor in cancer mortality — one that could change how the disease is diagnosed and treated.

A five-year collaborative project including UNO Professor Ryan Wong will explore how competition and aggression shape biodiversity, bringing together researchers from the U.S., Switzerland, and Tanzania.

UNO junior Olivia McArthur is learning that journalism isn’t only about writing stories. Through a hands-on internship at Nebraska’s Flatwater Free Press, she’s discovering how her university, mentors, and Omaha itself is opening doors to real-world experiences in her field.

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

The UNO College of Business Administration proudly announces that Dr. Roopa Venkatesh, Ph.D., CMA, Director of the School of Accounting and Union Pacific Professor of Accounting in the College of Business Administration, has been appointed to the International Panel on Accountancy Education (IPAE) of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC).

UNO has received a $6 million award from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to continue groundbreaking research at the Center for Research in Human Movement Variability (MOVCENTR).