The Buzz About Omaha

Omaha, Nebraska – The University of Nebraska Omaha is proud to be Nebraska's metropolitan university. And we're honored to call the city of Omaha our home. That's why for all of us who live, learn and work here, we are a collaborative force.

Omaha is more than simply our location; the city truly functions as part of our campus. With more than 400,000 residents, and a population of more than 1.2 million within a 50-mile radius, Nebraska's largest city is also integral to what UNO is as a university.

The city is vital to our student life, academics, athletics and mission as a university.

UNO and Omaha have long had a dynamic, fruitful partnership with a shared goal: changing lives of students and residents while enriching the global community.

Omahans love this city, and others outside of our region are recognizing Omaha's allure —

2014

#5 – Top 10 Metros for Green-Friendly Apartments (Apartment Guide – February 2014)

#8 – 10 Best Cities for Consumer Banking in 2014 (NerdWallet.com – January 2014)

#1 – The 10 Best Cities to Raise a Family in America (Movoto Blog– January 2014)

#7 – Best Cities for Job Seekers (NerdWallet.com – January 2014)

2013

Omaha was listed as one of 20 Awesome U.S. Cities You Need to Visit in Your 20s (Huffington Post – November 2013)

Omaha was listed as one of ten Best Cities for Millennials Right Now (The Atlantic Wire – November 2013)

#9 – Top 10 Affordable Big cities for Renters (Kiplinger – September 2013)

#1 – 10 Best Cities for Cheapskates (Kiplinger – August 2013)

#6 – Top 10 Mid-Sized American Cities of the Future 2013/14 – Human Resources (fDI Magazine – August 2013)

#9 – Top 10 Best Cities for College Graduates (MSN – July 2013)

#6 – Most Secure Places to Live in the U.S (for Large Metro Area 500,000 or more residents) (Farmers Insurance Group – June 2013)

#4 – Top 50 Military Friendly Cities® (G.I. Jobs – June 2013)

Top 10 Population by Distance from Downtown (U.S. Census Bureau; The Columbus Information Supersite – June 2013)

#1 – Least Financial Stress (on households in 77 metropolitan areas) (Credibility.org – May 2013)

#1 – The 10 Best Cities to Raise a Family in America (Movoto Blog– May 2013)

#9 – The 10 Best Cities for Young Entrepreneurs (NerdWallet.com– April 2013)

#10 – Best Cities to Start a Business (NerdWallet.com – April 2013)

#9 – Best Cities for Young Entrepreneurs (for medium size cities) (Under30CEO – March 2013)

#7 – 10 Fittest Cities in the United States (Apartment Guide, Houston Chronicle – March 2013)

#2 – The 9 Best Up-and-Coming Cities for Music (MTV Iggy – February 2013)

#7 – Top 10 Best American Cities to Live In (Top10Stop.com – January 2013)

Omaha was ranked among the 10 Coolest Cities in the Midwest (MSN – January 2013)

Rankings courtesy of the Greater Omaha Economic Development Partnership.