Arts and Sciences Media Mentions

October 2024

WUNC North Carolina Radio interviewed Daniel Vecellio, Ph.D., assistant professor of geography, for their comic covering extreme heat and its effect on human bodies.

The Flatwater Free Press spoke with Cristián Doña-Reveco, Ph.D., director of UNO’s Office of Latino/Latin American Studies, about Nebraska's growing Latino population. The story was also published in Nebraska Public Media, Omaha World-Herald and News Channel Nebraska.

The DNA of the News interviewed Cristián Doña-Reveco, Ph.D., director of UNO’s Office of Latino/Latin American Studies for two stories on voting and religion.

The Conversation published a piece by Christina Dando, Ph.D., professor of geography, about Nebraska's blue dot and its connection to her suffrage movement research.

September 2024

KNVO interviewed Ana Diaz-Orozco, community engagement coordinator for OLLAS, about ArteLatinX.

The Modern War Institute at West Point published a piece by Austin Doctor, assistant professor of political science, and Sam Hunter, professor of psychology, about the recent pager attacks.

The Show, KJZZ Arizona, interviewed Kay Siebler, director of the Department of English's First-Year Writing Program, about Burlesque and Neo-Burlesque.

The Washington Post spoke to Daniel Vecellio, assistant professor of geography, about his expertise on heat stress.

August 2024

KPNE (on-air only) received expert opinion from Randy Adkins, Ph.D., a political science professor at UNO, regarding President Biden's decision not to seek re-election. Adkins highlights the historical context and challenges of Biden's announcement, comparing it to past presidential decisions.

The Nebraska Examiner received expert opinion from UNO's Randall Adkins, Ph.D., senior associate dean of social sciences and graduate education, and Paul Landow, Ph.D., associate professor of political science. They discussed the growing significance of Nebraska's 2nd District in the upcoming presidential election, particularly the potential impact of its single Electoral College vote. Both experts also highlighted the increased campaign activities by major presidential candidates in the Omaha area. The story was also shared by KOLN, and another story on the topic ran on KMTV.

KETV spoke with UNO students, Zoe Houston, a junior studying psychology, and incoming freshman Reagan Kynaston, to discuss their motivations for choosing to live in Nebraska. A recent report highlights Nebraska's success in retaining in-state college graduates, with about 80% staying post-graduation. However, the state faces challenges in keeping out-of-state students, with only around 40% remaining. Both students expressed their strong ties to Nebraska and plans to stay after graduation, highlighting the opportunity for work experience and social connections in Omaha.

NBC News consulted Cristián Doña-Reveco, Ph.D., director of UNO’s Office of Latino/Latin American Studies and an expert in immigration, social statistics, and population studies, for insight on the migration crisis in South America, particularly from Venezuela. He noted that efforts to curb migration often heighten risks for migrants, leading to increased vulnerability, trafficking, and death.

The Omaha World Herald featured Rex Cammack, Ph.D., associate professor and chair of geography, in a front page story on a new K-12 law that bans the use of Mercator maps.

Science, KCUR 89.3 (NPR in Kansas City), and Curbed quoted Daniel Vecellio, Ph.D., assistant professor of geography, in articles on extreme heat.

July 2024

The Omaha World-Herald received expert opinion from Paul Landow, Ph.D., a political science professor at UNO, in its coverage of Nebraska's highly competitive 2nd Congressional District. He noted that the district's moderate or conservative-leaning Democrats may align with Biden's record, affecting the outcomes of both the presidential and House races. Landow also highlighted the historical competitiveness of the district, with U.S. Rep. Don Bacon facing a tight race against Democrat State Sen. Tony Vargas.

WOWT spoke with Cynthia Robinson, Ph.D, to discuss UNO’s “North Omaha Initiative.” Created through the Black Studies department, the program will offer four college courses at the Urban League of Nebraska starting in fall 2024. The program aims to support first-generation students and promote successful outcomes, with the option to complete up to 12 credit hours off-campus. Organizers encourage participants to apply for financial aid through FAFSA.

KETV spoke with Randall Adkins, Ph.D., a political science professor at UNO, regarding the heightened political polarization in the U.S. following the assassination attempt on former President Trump. He noted that today's political climate is more polarized than in recent decades, with voters increasingly relying on social media for information, which often reinforces existing beliefs. Local Omaha voters echoed calls for unity and the rejection of political violence, emphasizing the importance of peaceful democratic processes.

USC Dornsife received expert opinion from Mark Celinscak, Ph.D., a professor and genocide researcher at UNO, regarding the impact of Wolf Gruner's work in applying Holocaust studies to other minority persecutions. Celinscak notes Gruner's role in fostering interdisciplinary and innovative genocide research through the USC Dornsife Center for Advanced Genocide Research.

AP News received expert opinion from Austin Doctor, Ph.D., of UNO’s National Counterterrorism Innovation, Technology, and Education Center (NCITE) on the need for both top-down and grassroots efforts to cool the political climate in America. Highlighting the increase in political violence, Doctor stressed the importance of consistent commitment to democratic values to prevent further escalation. Richmond Free Press also shared the story.

KMA (Shenandoah, IA) gained expert insights from Austin Doctor, Ph.D., a political science professor at UNO and lead of the counterterrorism research initiative at The National Counterterrorism Innovation, Technology, and Education Center (NCITE) at UNO, regarding the rise in threats against public officials, which have increased from an average of 38 federal charges a year between 2013 and 2016 to 62 between 2017 and 2022. This context emphasizes the significance of NCITE's ongoing studies on political violence and their implications for national security. The publication noted that NCITE is hosting a webinar to present its latest research on counter-improvised explosive devices, considering the recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.

KMTV spoke with Sam Hunter, Ph.D., head of strategic initiatives at the National Counterterrorism Innovation, Technology, and Education Center (NCITE) at UNO, to discuss the implications of the recent assassination attempt on former President Trump. Hunter's team at NCITE is actively monitoring responses and researching changes in rhetoric and precursor incidents that may lead to larger acts of violence.

The Conversation published an article authored by Laura E. Alexander, Ph.D., associate professor of religious studies at UNO, highlighting the impact of faith-based groups in supporting vulnerable populations amid legal and political challenges. Alexander emphasized that these groups, including those aiding migrants, draw on long-standing religious principles of hospitality and neighborly care, showcasing how religious communities often stand against laws that penalize humanitarian aid. The article was shared by the Religion News Service.

June 2024

The Omaha-World Herald spoke with Eh Say, a recipient of the Smith Diversity Scholarship, who plans to study pre-medicine at UNO and is part of the university’s Urban Health Opportunities Program (UHOP). Arriving in Omaha from Thailand as a child, Say quickly learned English to help her family and excelled in her studies, joining various leadership activities and maintaining a high GPA.

KETV received expert opinion from UNO political science professor Randall Adkins, Ph.D., regarding Donald Trump's recent conviction. Adkins noted its unprecedented nature and the uncertainty of its future implications. He suggested that most voters have already made up their minds, and the conviction might only sway election results by a few percentage points.

May 2024

KETV highlighted UNO’s new STEM TRAIL Center, which is nearly completed after two years. The STEM Trail revolutionizes STEM education with open-concept classrooms and flexible furniture for collaborative learning. Additionally, the transformation of the UNO planetarium into a versatile space enhances educational experiences.

Norfolk Radio reported that Omaha-born human rights leader Malcolm X will be commemorated at UNO’s Milo Bail Student Center on May 19 with a soul food dinner, Black heritage program, and awards ceremony. This event, organized by the Malcolm X Foundation and UNO's Black Studies Department, will feature live performances and speakers.

KMTV spoke with Aaron Osinno, a graduating student at UNO, regarding how the Covid-19 pandemic impacted the lives of many students, particularly those who graduated high school during in 2020. The article noted the significance of this ceremony for many graduates and their families.

Isabelle Beulaygue, instructor in sociology & anthropology, published a piece in the Nebraska Examiner entitled, "Migrants can help address Nebraska's healthcare shortage."

Jeanne Reames, associate professor of history and director of ancient mediterranean studies, was interviewed on the Way of Will John podcast in the episode "Revealing Alexander the Great's Secret Life and Timeless Strategies."

Sharmila Seyyid, a graduate student and GA in Political Science, was been featured in Nebraska Stories (Nebraska Public Media).

April 2024

The National Wildlife Federation Blog reported on UNO receiving support through the Wild Kingdom Grant Program to protect endangered and vulnerable species on campus. UNO’s research is focused on endangered bat species to enhance understanding of grassland bat foraging ecology, aiming to improve conservation efforts and increase public awareness.

KMTV reported on UNO’s recent Pre-Health Symposium, which is focused on promoting diversity in healthcare careers. Organized by the Health Careers Resource Center (HCRC), the event aimed to inform thousands of high school and college students about pre-health pathways. Health professionals provided advice on overcoming challenges in pursuing these careers. The station spoke with Ashley Plascencia, a first-generation student at UNO, who is aspiring to become a dental hygienist. She emphasized the importance of gaining resources and contacts at the event to make minorities feel more comfortable seeking healthcare.

Wallet Hub received expert opinion from Abidemi Oyinlade, Ph.D., professor of sociology and anthropology at UNO. Oyinlade provided insight into the pros and cons of living in a diverse city, as well as the relationship between diversity and different cities.

Atlantic Council reported on UNO’s 2024 Chuck Hagel Forum, which brought Former U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel and former U.S. Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr. to campus. During the forum, they emphasized the importance of historical understanding for effective policymaking. The discussion also covered the risks associated with the conflict in Ukraine and the urgency for peace in the Middle East, with a call for accountability and diplomatic intervention.

Huchen Liu, assistant professor in political science, published a piece in The Conversation on Super Tuesday.

Kristin Girten, professor in the English department, was interviewed on the Hermitix podcast about her new book, Sensitive Witness.

March 2024

KPNE (on-air only) spoke with UNO’s Christopher Kelly, Ph.D., professor and chair of the department of gerontology and Carson Holloway, Ph.D., professor and department chair of political science, regarding proposals such as term limits and mandatory mental competency tests for politicians over 75. Kelly emphasized the complexities of defining old age and advocates for a holistic understanding of aging, while Holloway offered insights into the practicality and constitutional considerations of such proposals.

Jonathan Clayton, assistant professor of biology, was interviewed on my Mind, Mood & Microbes about his research on the microbiota-gut-brain axis of the marmoset.

Mahima Saxena, assistant professor of psychology, was interviewed by the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, on using her research for contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

February 2024

Nikitah Imani (professor of Black Studies) and Martina Saltamacchia (distinguished associate professor of history, director of medieval and renaissance studies, and graduate chair) published pieces on AI in Nuova Atlantide, which can be read in either Italian or English.

January 2024

The Omaha World-Herald spoke with Preston Love Jr., M.P.S., a Black Studies instructor at UNO, regarding the importance of voting and grassroots engagement in the Omaha community.

December 2023

KIOS (on-air only) featured Chris Moore, Ph.D., a physics professor at UNO and Director of the UNO STEM TRAIL Center. Moore stressed the human element driving scientific progress. He underlined the need to merge technological solutions with human-driven actions for a better world. Moore urged making science relatable through storytelling, emphasizing that human engagement drives scientific advancements for a brighter future.

November 2023

WOWT spoke with Jeanne Reames, Ph.D., the Ancient Mediterranean Studies program director at UNO, regarding a UNL student using A.I. to decipher an ancient scroll. Reames offered expert opinion on what the uncovering could mean for other ancient texts.

The Mundo Latino Network reported on the 20th anniversary of UNO’s OLLAS celebration, honoring Lourdes Gouveia Ph.D., Liz Codina, and Daniel Martin for their impactful contributions. Reflecting on two decades, the event underscored OLLAS’ community significance, academic impact, and collective support driving cultural and educational enrichment.

The Nebraska Examiner spoke with Laura Grams, Ph.D., an associate professor of philosophy and president of UNO AAUP, regarding concern over budget cuts limiting educational opportunities. Faculty associations emphasize the importance of maintaining a diverse curriculum and worry about the impact of significant cuts on academic quality and students' financial burdens. NU leadership aims to navigate these challenges by reevaluating programs and seeking a balance between fiscal responsibility and academic excellence.

The Omaha Community Foundation announced that The Office of Latino/Latin American Studies (OLLAS), which assists Latino communities in Nebraska and the Great Plains in successfully engaging in the region’s political, economic, and social life, was awarded a $25,000 grant.

October 2023

US News received expert opinion from Cristián Doña-Reveco, Ph.D., associate professor of sociology and anthropology at UNO, regarding a study that covered the global trend pertaining to labor migration. The study was originally conducted by the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

The Nebraska Examiner received expert opinions from Randall Adkins, Ph.D., professor of political science, regarding the group the Lincoln Project and their political influence on Nebraska.

KETV spoke with Cristián Doña-Reveco, Ph.D., director of UNO's Office of Latino/Latin American Studies (OLLAS), about the importance and impact of Hispanic Heritage month. Doña-Reveco also discussed the details of the Office of Latino/Latin American studies, like the center's values and the education they offer.

The Omaha World-Herald looked back at the Rose Theater’s first Latino-themed production that debuted in 2009. Lourdes Gouveia, Ph.D., professor emeritus of sociology and Latino/Latin American studies at UNO, was quoted in the article.

The Omaha World-Herald published an article on this weekend's upcoming solar eclipse, “the ring of fire,” noting that the Omaha Astrological Society will hold a viewing event at UNO’s Durham Science Center.

The U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Vietnam released an announcement outlining The YSEALI Academic Fellowship on Civic Engagement that is being conducted and hosted by UNO. The Fellowship will define civic engagement, examine its development in the United States, and explore topics such as active citizenship, community building, economic development, grassroots activism, and volunteerism.

August/September 2023

New Lines Magazine received expert opinion from Cristián Doña-Reveco, Ph.D., director of UNO's Office of Latino/Latin American Studies (OLLAS), regarding the Venezuelan migrants in Chile that are facing long waits, high costs, and difficult conditions as they seek to renew their passports and regularize their status in the country. The economic crisis and political instability in Venezuela have led millions of Venezuelans to flee their homeland, with many seeking refuge in Chile.

Exploratory Studies students from Isabelle Beulaygue's class were featured in a WOWT story about a service learning opportunity in which they visited Together Inc. to plant some fall food crops and cover crops (to add nutrients back into the soil) in their community garden.

The Wall Street Journal spoke with Austin Doctor, Ph.D., assistant professor of political science and counterterrorism researcher at UNO, regarding the Ukraine military’s use of drones. Doctor provided expert opinion on the use of drone attacks.

KMTV reported on the BOLD fellowship program at UNO welcoming 37 youth leaders from Bosnia, Herzegovina, Serbia, and Montenegro as part of an exchange program sponsored by embassies in their respective countries. Lana Obradovic, Ph.D., director of international studies and BOLD principal director, spoke about the program and the experiences it provides.

The Reader reported on Omahans turning to native lawns, replacing grass with native pollinators, and calls to update the city’s code to better embrace them. Julien Wulfgar, a part-time instructor in UNO’s Religious Studies department, is mentioned in the article for her efforts to plant native plants and issues with the city code.

Bellevue University’s Facts from the Stacks blog published a profile on Nebraska author Timothy Shaffert, who previously taught English at UNO.

July 2023

The Omaha World-Herald reported on local efforts to plant pocket prairies with native plants and pollinators like coneflower, butterfly milkweed, and others. UNO master’s student Trevor Pellerite is leading the effort with Grasslands Unlimited and ultimately saving the city money and resources.

The Nebraska Examiner reported on a civil rights panel that’s looking to hear from the public on the effects of COVID-19 on K-12 education in Nebraska with a focus on the digital divide and mental health. The committee is chaired by Nikitah Imani, Ph.D., professor of Black Studies at UNO.

WOWT spoke with Randy Adkins, Ph.D., professor of political science at UNO, for context and analysis after the state Democratic party declined to censure a state senator who voted out of alignment with the party’s platform.

The Omaha World-Herald reports that the Nebraska GOP saw a significant drop in donations following a turnover in party leadership at its convention in July 2022 while the Nebraska Democratic Party has seen an increase. Randy Adkins, Ph.D., professor of political science at UNO, spoke to how the shifts in donations could impact both parties.

Randy Adkins, Ph.D., professor of political science at UNO, spoke with KETV and the Omaha World-Herald to provide analysis after State Senator Tony Vargas announced his candidacy for Nebraska’s Second District in the House of Representatives. Adkins mentioned that the pressure is always on the incumbent, Rep. Don Bacon, who has held the seat since 2017.

Expedition Unknown on Discovery+ (S3 E11) includes an appearance by Rami Arav, Ph.D., professor of philosophy and religious studies at UNO, as part of an episode exploring excavation sites in the Holy Land (photo of Dr. Arav and the show’s host from IMDB here).

June 2023

The Reader reported on a new documentary produced to examine the history and impacts of redlining practices in Omaha. It includes insight from Terri Crawford, community fellow with UNO’s Service Learning Academy, and Nikitah Okembe-RA Imani, Ph.D., professor of Black Studies at UNO. Both of them also served on a governing board behind the documentary.

KETV spoke with John McCarty, Ph.D., professor of biology at UNO, on how climate change may be impacting the types of birds found here in Nebraska and what signs may point to shifts in migration.

The Omaha World-Herald reported on celebrations of Juneteenth across the Omaha area, including a parade on 24^th Street that included representatives from UNO’s Department of Black Studies.

The Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil reported on the possibility of ancient Native American remains and artifacts being buried under what is now Titan Hill Intermediate School in Council Bluffs. Brady DeSanti, Ph.D., director of Native American Studies at UNO, is quoted in the article.

KETV reported on a new study by UNO researchers examining how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted organizations that work with mobile vulnerable populations. Laura Alexander, Ph.D., Goldstein Family Chair in Human Rights and associate professor of religious studies, spoke with the reporter about the findings.

May 2023

Strictly Business Omaha promoted the upcoming Race, Religion, and Social Justice conference being hosted by the Tri-Faith Initiative and UNO’s Department of Religious Studies.

The Omaha World-Herald published a column by Preston Love, Jr. in memoriam of actor John Beasley, an Omaha native and UNO alumnus, who he knew for 65 years.

El Perico reported on programs that helped Omaha’s Latino business community through the pandemic. Researchers within UNO’s Office of Latino/Latin American Studies (OLLAS) surveyed 121 business owners in South Omaha and found Latina women-owned businesses were disproportionately impacted by the pandemic.

The Associated Press reported on how a New Mexico task force focused on addressing missing person cases involving Native Americans is relying on guidance and research from UNO to carry out its mission. The article was republished by dozens of outlets nationwide.

Psychology Today reported on new research showing that early life traumatic experiences can shape how dogs behave throughout their lives. Rosemary Strasser, Ph.D., associate professor of psychology at UNO, and Alicia Buttner, director of animal behavior for the Nebraska Humane Society, co-authored this research showing that early life stress leads to more separation anxiety as well as fear in interactions with strangers and in reaction to loud noises.

The Conversation published an article by Laura Alexander, Ph.D., associate professor of religious studies at UNO, discussing tensions between immigration policies and religious groups providing pastoral and humanitarian care to immigrants and refugees. The article was republished by outlets nationwide including the San Francisco Chronicle, the Portland Press Herald, and others.

KMTV reported on how a team of researchers from UNO’s National Counterterrorism, Innovation, Technology, and Education (NCITE) Center are studying how terrorists may use emerging technologies such as virtual reality, augmented reality, and the metaverse for possible attacks.

KETV covered a new collaboration between Project Harmony and UNO psychology students to help children while they’re on a wait list to meet with a therapist. The story was republished by Yahoo! News.

The Gateway published a profile on Lawrence Bradley, Ph.D., geography and geology professor at UNO, and on his work researching dispossession of fossils from Native American lands nationwide.

Nature reported on studies conducted by researchers using mass surveys to better understand misinformation on issues from COVID to climate change in an effort to better serve public debate and policymakers. Haixin Dang, Ph.D., assistant professor of philosophy at UNO, is cited in the article discussing the pros and cons of the research and the consensus building it hopes to better understand.

KETV featured Linda Pettit, a UNO alumna who has worked as an animal nutritionist at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium for 43 years. She spoke about how the zoo has changed over the decades, as have her responsibilities.

The Conversation published an article authored by Laura Alexander, Ph.D., associate professor of religious studies at UNO, on the balance between human rights and religious freedoms. The article was republished by the Connecticut Post, the San Francisco Chronicle, and a number of other news outlets nationwide.

KPTM spoke with Greg Petrow, Ph.D., about the state budget being considered this week by the appropriations committee. He spoke to different areas that will be key pieces of the conversation.

April 2023

From the Wilber Republican: Bruce M. Garver, Ph.D., professor emeritus at UNO, will host a presentation on Czech-Americans in Nebraska at the Crete Public Library on May 7 at 2 p.m.

KETV reported on the ONE STEM initiative bringing $2 million in funding to UNO in support of training more future STEM workers. Chris Moore, director of UNO’s STEM TRAIL Center, spoke to the need for more people trained in STEM in the state.

Jewish Press Omaha promoted the upcoming conference Religious Renewal in Times of Crisis hosted in partnership by UNO Religious Studies and the Tri-Faith Initiative of Omaha. The conference will be held in Jerusalem April 23-28.

The Nebraska Examiner reported on the Lincoln mayoral race following Tuesday’s primary. Paul Landow, Ph.D., retired professor of political science at UNO, provided analysis for the piece.

The Nebraska Examiner promoted the upcoming Chuck Hagel Forum in Global Leadership to be held Thursday at UNO. The article includes general information about the event and its featured speaker Gerald Seib, the former longtime Washington Executive Editor for the Wall Street Journal.

Jewish Press Omaha promoted the upcoming conference Religious Renewal in Times of Crisis hosted in partnership by UNO Religious Studies and the Tri-Faith Initiative of Omaha. The conference will be held in Jerusalem April 23-28.

March 2023

The Washington Post published an article co-authored by Laura Alexander, Ph.D., associate professor of religious studies at UNO, on the introduction of the Welcome Corps initiative which enables private citizens to sponsor refugees. The article goes into the history of similar initaitives often sponsored by religious groups.

The World published an update (audio only) on detainments of people suspected of crossing borders into Chile illegally. Cristian Doña-Reveco, Ph.D., associate professor of sociology and director of OLLAS at UNO was interviewed for the piece.

The Associated Press reports that scientists at the University of California Berkeley named a rare beetle species recently rediscovered in California named the species after former California Governor Jerry Brown after finding one at his ranch. The article mentions that a description of the beetle was co-authored by John Sproul, Ph.D., assistant professor of biology at UNO. The story was republished broadly by Fox News, Yahoo! News, the Los Angeles Times, and dozens of outlets nationwide.

The Omaha World-Herald featured the Omaha home of Tom and Marylu Gouttierre which features rugs and other touches to bring a taste of Afghanistan to their home. The article mentions that Tom is the former dean of international studies and programs at UNO.

KPTM reported on the Undesign the Redline exhibit being hosted at UNO’s Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center. Terri Crawford, community fellow with UNO’s Service Learning Academy, was interviewed for the story and shared an overview of the exhibit.

The Gateway republished a UNO release on the upcoming Chuck Hagel Forum in Global Leadership featuring Gerald Seib, former Washington Executive Editor for the Wall Street Journal.

The Nebraska Examiner reported on how two voter ID bills being considered could negatively impact rural areas. For one proposal requiring notarization, notaries are hard to come by in certain parts of the state. The other would end voting by mail for most Nebraskans, having the hardest impact on 11 counties that vote entirely by mail. Randy Adkins, Ph.D., professor of political science at UNO, spoke to the political implications of these proposed bills.

WOWT spoke with Randy Adkins, Ph.D., professor of political science at UNO, who provided analysis on how voters may react to comments made by Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley advocating for term limits and mental competency testing for older politicians.

From the Nebraska Examiner: History Nebraska is presenting awards, including the Champion of History award to Debora Heard, project coordinator, and Claire Du Laney, outreach archivist, for UNO’s “Charting Our Path DEAI Strategic Investment Project” celebrating and documenting the 50^th anniversary of UNO’s Department of Black Studies.

KETV spoke with Austin Doctor, Ph.D., lead of counterterrorism research initiatives at UNO’s NCITE, after the FBI launched an investigation into a potential act of domestic terrorism involving a rural communications tower.

Vice reported on Chile sending its military to its northern border with Peru and Bolivia in an attempt to stop a flood of migrants seeking alternatives to heading north to the U.S. Cristian Doña Reveco, Ph.D., director of UNO’s Office of Latino/Latin American Studies is cited in the article, saying that the presence of the military may increase danger for migrants.

February 2023

The Washington Post spoke with Beth Chalecki, Ph.D., professor of political science at UNO, on the potential issues behind trying to govern climate-altering technologies as part of a story on geoengineering potentially increasing tensions between nations.

KIOS (on-air only) spoke with Terri Crawford, JD, community liaison in UNO’s Service Learning Academy, about the Undesign the Redline exhibit being hosted at UNO.

Ezidi24 (Sinjar, Iraq) reported on the Nobody’s Listening virtual reality exhibition hosted at UNO along with a panel discussion held Monday to shine a light on the Yazidi genocide committed by ISIS in Northern Iraq. Editor’s note: Translation required.

KETV covered the Nobody’s Listening VR exhibit and a panel discussion, both events held at UNO by UNO’s Sam & Frances Fried Holocaust & Genocide Academy, shining a light on the Yazidi genocide in northern Iraq at the hands of ISIS. KETV’s piece was republished by Yahoo! News. The exhibit was also covered by The Gateway.

KETV interviewed Ramazan Kılınç, political science professor and director of Islamic studies, about the deadly earthquake that impacted Turkey and Syria earlier this week. Kılınç, who is from Turkey, said his wife’s immediate family in the area is safe but they are not able to return home.

WOWT highlighted UNO’s Department of Black Studies, its origins through protests by the Omaha 54, and the future of the department.

KETV spoke with Mark Scherer, Ph.D., professor of history at UNO, on balloon bombs used during World War II, including one of which that made its way to Dundee and exploded at 50^th and Underwood in 1945.

The New Books Network released a podcast episode where host Greg Machildon interviewed Mark Celinscak, Ph.D., the Louis and Frances Blumkin Professor of Holocaust & Genocide Studies at UNO, on his newest books “Kingdom of Night: Witnesses to the Holocaust.”

KETV reported on the Black Voters Summit being held this weekend, organized by community activist and UNO Black Studies instructor Preston Love Jr., which will look at ways to recruit and retain voters in North Omaha.

From the North Platte Telegraph: An article covering various outdoors topics mentions that the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission has teamed up with UNO to gather data on the spotted skunk in Nebraska to help determine if it should be included on the threatened and endangered species list.

January 2023

The Chicago Sun-Times published a letter to the editor authored by Nikitah Okembe-RA Imani, professor and former chair of Black Studies at UNO, advocating for aspects of Black Studies beyond history including aspects tied to natural sciences, social sciences, and the humanities.

The Gateway published a profile on JoAnna LeFlore-Ejike, executive director of the Malcolm X Memorial Foundation, who is a UNO alumna. It mentions how to get involved in the organization’s programs.

The Conversation published an article authored by Curtis Hutt, Ph.D., executive director of UNO’s Leonard and Shirley Goldstein Center for Human Rights, helping explain and contextualize comments made by Israeli Cabinet member Itamar Ben-Gvir attempting to make his anti-Palestinian movement seem less extremist. The article has been republished nationwide by dozens of outlets including the Associated Press, the Houston Chronicle, Yahoo! News, and a number of others.

The Omaha World-Herald published a profile on Bud Cassiday, a former UNO English professor, who has turned to painting as his calling in retirement. He mentioned that his art has been featured at UNO and his sketch of the Durham Science Center appeared on the cover of several UNO algebra books.

The Omaha World-Herald reports that contaminated spices, including brands commonly found at the grocery store but also particularly those brought to the area by families from Afghanistan, have a higher concentration of lead. Student research led by Nikae Perkinson, chemistry instructor at UNO, systematically tested spices sold in Omaha and found lead in every sample.

MSN.com published a story on creepy myths, urban legends, and folk stories originating from Canada. Brady Desanti, Ph.D., professor of Native American studies at UNO, spoke to stories about wendigos and their origins among the Algonquin people from areas near the Great Lakes.

The Omaha World-Herald and KETV spoke with Randy Adkins, Ph.D., professor of political science at UNO, on former Governor Pete Ricketts being appointed to the Senate and his likelihood of retaining his seat long-term.

Strictly Business Omaha promoted UNO’s “Charting Our Path: Celebrating 50 Years of Black Studies” traveling exhibit which will be on display around the community throughout the year.

December 2022

The Omaha World-Herald published an examination by UNL students examined the newspaper’s coverage of the Omaha 54 at UNO. In 1969, 54 Black students staged a sit-in that ultimately led to the creation of UNO’s Department of Black Studies. The students found that the original coverage by the paper included some bias and omissions. Cynthia Robinson, Ph.D., chair of Black Studies at UNO, also spoke to some gaps in the original coverage.

The Nebraska Examiner interviewed Governor Pete Ricketts on his final day as Nebraska governor. Randy Adkins, Ph.D., professor of political science at UNO, spoke to Ricketts’ legacy as governor. The article was republished by the Norfolk Daily News, the North Platte Telegraph, the Kearney Hub, and a number of other newspapers statewide.

The Omaha World-Herald reported on UNO opening a new museum featuring works by Holocaust survivor Samuel Bak. It was republished by the Norfolk Daily Newsand the Lincoln Journal Star.

The Omaha World-Herald published an op-ed co-authored by Gina Ligon, Ph.D., director of NCITE at UNO, and Austin Doctor, Ph.D., director of counterterrorism research initiatives at NCITE at UNO, on the vulnerabilities of the nation’s power grid and other critical infrastructure to attacks. It draws on research between UNO and the George Washington University Program on Extremism which found that nearly 40% of extremist attacks between 2016 and 2022 targeted critical infrastructure.

SiriusXM’s Lurie Daniel Favors show interviewed Laura Alexander, Ph.D., and Cristian Dona-Reveco, Ph.D, to discuss their recent article published in The Conversation (and republished elsewhere), "There's no one 'Latino vote' - religion and geography add to voters' diversity."

The Omaha World-Herald published an article by community columnist Preston Love Jr., who is also a UNO Black Studies instructor, advocating for OPPD to share additional details following the power district’s delay to transition away from coal burning plants.

Hundreds of media outlets nationwide shared a news release distributed by Southwest Airlines through PR Newswire. Southwest Airlines awarded scholarships to 15 recipients nationwide, including UNO student Precious A.

The Omaha World-Herald reported on the Omaha soil health expo and on how urban farming is growing in popularity. UNO student Justin Gantz was interviewed for the story.

November 2022

KETV analyzed expense reports for Nebraska political campaigns, including which donors contributed most to which candidates. Randy Adkins, Ph.D., professor of political science at UNO, spoke to the effectiveness of political ads.

The New York Times published a look back at the life of Carol Leigh, who advocated for broad acceptance of sex work as business. The article includes insight from Jenny Heineman, Ph.D., instructor of sociology and anthropology at UNO.

Psychology Today published an article authored by Jonathan Santo, Ph.D., professor of psychology at UNO, on how bullying can impact children and how having at least one close friend can help bullying victims when it comes to sleep.

KETV (on-air only) spoke with Randy Adkins, Ph.D., professor of political science at UNO, about the makeup of Congress and how it could impact the passage of new legislation.

KMTV reported on a human rights panel discussion featuring UNO faculty discussing humanitarian issues and war crimes in the Russian war on Ukraine.

KMTV spoke with Greg Petrow, Ph.D., associate professor of political science at UNO, about the election results. The story was republished by Yahoo! News.

The Omaha World-Herald reported on Rep. Don Bacon’s competitive win in the 2^ndCongressional District election. Randy Adkins, Ph.D., professor of political science at UNO, is quoted in the article saying that redistricting in District 2 had less to do with the result than Bacon’s incumbency and given the fact that it was a mid-term election rather than a presidential year.

KETV (on-air only) invited Greg Petrow, Ph.D., associate professor of political science at UNO, to provide analysis for local and state races during its live election night coverage.

Local News Live (on-air only) invited Huchen Liu, Ph.D., assistant professor of political science at UNO, to provide analysis for key races nationwide as part of its live election night coverage.

The Nebraska Examiner reported on the key factors that helped push enough voters to choose incumbent Congressman Don Bacon in a heated race for the 2^ndCongressional District seat. Randy Adkins, Ph.D., professor of political science at UNO, said door-to-door campaigning is often one of the most effective strategies. The article was republished by newspapers statewide. KFAB also spoke with Adkins on a similar story.

From the Omaha World-Herald: UNO’s Schwalb Center for Israel & Jewish Studies is co-sponsoring an upcoming showing of the film “Cinema Sabaya: Hearing Arab and Jewish Women’s Voices.”

The Nebraska Examiner broke down midterm election results in state races. Paul Landow, Ph.D., professor emeritus of political science at UNO, spoke to the impact of limited options in some races where Democrats failed to recruit candidates to run. The article was republished by several newspapers statewide.

KPTM interviewed Greg Petrow, Ph.D., associate professor of political science at UNO, spoke to the likelihood of state lawmakers breaking filibusters in the upcoming legislative session.

Diverse Issues in Higher Education spoke with Brady DeSanti, Ph.D., director of Native American Studies at UNO, about how UNO and the Native American community in general continues to rebound from the pandemic.

Governing recapped the candidates favored to win elections as governor in seven states, including Nebraska. Randy Adkins, Ph.D., professor of political science at UNO, spoke to how Jim Pillen emerged as the Republican candidate and what his policy focus may look like, if elected.

KETV reports that UNO researchers set a new record for externally-funded research dollars in the past fiscal year. Chris Moore, Ph.D., interim director of UNO’s STEM TRAIL Center, and Sam Hunter, Ph.D., head of strategic operations for NCITE, spoke to the value of these grants and their impact on the university, the Omaha community, and the state.

Jewish Press Omaha shared a column co-authored by Jeannette Gabriel, Ph.D., director of the Schwalb Center for Israel and Jewish Studies at UNO, on several upcoming events, including the Women Leading a Dialogue program and a showing of the Israeli film Cinema Sabaya.

From the Lincoln Journal Star: UNO International Studies Professor Emeritus Tom Gouttierre spoke at an event, referring to the war in Ukraine as a world war considering how many countries are currently engaged in providing support for Ukrainians.

The Hill published a roundup of various political news stories including previewing President Biden’s Wednesday evening speech and on the Senate seat expected to soon be vacated by Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse. Randy Adkins, Ph.D., professor of political science at UNO, is quoted in the article discussing the likelihood of Gov. Pete Ricketts being appointed to the seat. The article was republished by MSN and Yahoo! News.

The Nebraska Examiner reported on the surge in political mailers hitting mailboxes ahead of the election. Randy Adkins, Ph.D., professor of political science at UNO, talked about why these mailers are used, how they grab attention, and who the senders hope to reach.

The Nebraska Examiner spoke with Randy Adkins, Ph.D., professor of political science at UNO, about the relatively high expected voter turnout for next week’s general election. The article was republished by KFXL.

October 2022

Nebraska Public Media reported on what Nebraska Latinos are looking for as candidates vie for their support in the second district. Jonathan Benjamin-Alvarado, Ph.D., former UNO political scientist, chimed in on how these desires may differ from what candidates are pitching.

The Nebraska Examiner reported on surging election spending in Nebraska, showing increases in spending among state and local races. Paul Landow, Ph.D., professor emeritus of political science at UNO, spoke to several factors driving new spending. The article was republished by KMTV, the Grand Island Independent, and a number of other media outlets statewide.

Fox 32 in Chicago quoted UNO mathematical and statistical sciences professor Andrew Swift in a story about the recent winner of a $700 million Powerball jackpot. In a previous Associated Press story, Swift had noted the overall odds were equivalent to “flipping a coin and getting heads 28 straight times).

The Conversation published analysis from Laura Alexander and Cristian Doña-Reveco on how counting all 62 million Latinos in the U.S. as a voting group isn’t helpful in understanding attitudes and voting patterns. Salon republished the article to its website.

From the Omaha World-Herald: Donations to the Nebraska GOP declined following a contentious state party convention that led to an almost complete change in party leadership. Randy Adkins, Ph.D., professor of political science at UNO, spoke to why donations dropped and how long it could take the state GOP to recover.

The Omaha World-Herald published an update on the race for Nebraska’s 2^nd Congressional District. Randy Adkins, Ph.D., professor of political science at UNO, provided analysis on how the landscape of the race has shifted over the past few months.

KETV and KPTM (on-air) spoke with former Sec. of Defense Chuck Hagel at UNO on Tuesday about various topics from Ukraine to the upcoming midterm elections.

EurekAlert! published a release by Aarhus University on a new study showing how experimental medicines can boost the body’s own ability to suppress HIV. Paul Denton, Ph.D., assistant professor of biology at UNO, is among the collaborators on the study which was recently published by Nature Medicine.

KETV reported on reinvestment in areas of Omaha impacted by redlining. Terri Crawford, JD, an instructor with UNO’s Department of Black Studies, about undesigning redlining in north and south Omaha.

The Omaha World-Herald spoke with Randy Adkins, Ph.D., professor of political science at UNO, on who might fill a Senate seat expected to soon be vacated by Sen. Ben Sasse.

The Omaha World-Herald featured expert analysis from UNO Political Science Professor Randall Adkins in its coverage of the difficult road Patty Pansing Brooks faces in seeking Nebraska’s 1^st Congressional District seat.

The Lincoln Journal-Star featured expert analysis from UNO Political Science Professor Randall Adkins in its coverage of low registration numbers for Nebraska Democrats.

The Nebraska Examiner's story on the future of Nebraska's senate seat after the expected step-down of Sen. Ben Sasse features analysis from Randy Adkins, professor of political science and senior associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Adkins was quoted in a similar story by the Omaha World-Herald.

The Reader featured an opinion article discussing the pros and cons of public-private partnerships. In the article they refer to research conducted by UNO faculty Carol Ebdon (Public Administration) and Paul Landow (Political Science).

The Nebraska Examiner shared a story about a new city marker for George Smith, a black man who was lynched in Omaha in 1891. The article quotes Cynthia Robinson, chair of UNO's Department of Black Studies.

History of Yesterday spotlighted archeological research conducted by a team led by UNO professor Rami Arav, who began excavation of a historical biblical site known as Bethsaida in 1987.

KMTV reported that Mavericks Adam Wright and Preston Love, Jr., are among nine new inductees into the Omaha Public Schools Athletics Hall of Fame. Wright – a graduate of Omaha North High – is UNO’s all-time leading rusher, an NCAA All-American, and an 2011 Omaha Athletics Hall of Fame inductee. Love – a UNO instructor – starred in football at Northwestern University and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and was drafted by the Detroit Lions.

September 2022

Inside Higher Ed published a list of faculty who were awarded tenure at UNO.

The Chicago Sun-Times reported on Venezuelans who fled to the U.S. and spoke with some who had found their way to Chicago. Lourdes Gouveia, professor emeritus of Latino/Latin American studies at UNO, spoke in the article about the issues and the economic situation that led to the latest wave of people fleeing the country.

The Nebraska Examiner reported on a group state senators pledging to end secret ballots for legislative committees. Paul Landow, Ph.D, professor emeritus of political science at UNO, is quoted in the article providing analysis on what such a measure could mean for the unicameral. The article was republished by outlets statewide including KMTV and the Norfolk Daily News.

WOWT reported on how Amiey Elsasser, a UNO student in medical humanities and studio art, is showcasing people with disabilities by visualizing the individualized impacts of spinal cord injuries through body painted art as part of her final project before graduation.

The Nebraska Examiner reported on one of the last few plots of virgin prairie in Omaha being bulldozed for future development. Tom Bragg, Ph.D., a biology professor and director of UNO’s Glacier Creek Preserve, points to failures by the City of Omaha to adhere to its master plan, which includes guidelines to protect such areas. The article was republished by the Norfolk Daily News, the Kearney Hub, and other outlets statewide.

KETV spoke with Jody Neathery-Castro, Ph.D., associate professor of political science at UNO, on how the death of Queen Elizabeth II could impact foreign relations moving forward.

The Nebraska Examiner previewed the race for Nebraska’s 2^nd Congressional District featuring incumbent U.S. Rep. Don Bacon against challenger Tony Vargas. Randy Adkins, Ph.D., professor of political science at UNO, provided analysis on the race and the potential impact of freshly redrawn district lines.

August 2022

The Omaha World-Herald published an op-ed authored by Preston Love Jr., community activist and Black Studies instructor at UNO, on taking action against divisiveness, hatred, and inequity in our communities.

The Lincoln Journal Star reviewed a book authored by Lisa Knopp, Ph.D., a professor of English at UNO, sharing 23 years of correspondence with an inmate who was on Nebraska’s death row for 38 years.

BBC News published a podcast on research into geoengineering and controlling the weather. Beth Chalecki, Ph.D., associate professor of political science at UNO, was among the presenters interviewed in the episode.

The Telluride Daily Planet (Telluride, CO) promoted an upcoming talk on the uniqueness of certain types of wetland ecosystems featuring John Hribljan, Ph.D., assistant professor of biology at UNO, and Kate Miller, also of UNO.

WOWT and KETV spoke with Randy Adkins, Ph.D., professor of political science at UNO, on the value and impacts of debates between political candidates. WOWT’s coverage was republished by KOLN (Lincoln).

The Conversation published an article co-authored by Gina Ligon, Ph.D., director of NCITE at UNO, and Sam Hunter, Ph.D., lead of strategic operations for NCITE at UNO, on the role originality bias plays in missing or ignoring novel or unprecedented threats. The article was republished nationally by the Associated Press, Yahoo! News, and dozens of other outlets.

KMTV spoke with Jeannette Gabriel, Ph.D., investigator in the Omaha Spatial Justice Project at UNO, and Preston Love Jr., a community activist and UNO instructor, on the past, present, and future state of North Omaha. Gabriel spoke to the prevalence of redlining and racial discrimination in housing covenants.

BBC News published a podcast on research into geoengineering and controlling the weather. Beth Chalecki, Ph.D., associate professor of political science at UNO, was among the presenters interviewed in the episode.

WOWT and KETV spoke with Randy Adkins, Ph.D., professor of political science at UNO, on the value and impacts of debates between political candidates. WOWT’s coverage was republished by KOLN (Lincoln).

KETV spoke with Gina Ligon, Ph.D., director of NCITE at UNO, and Sam Hunter, Ph.D., lead of strategic operations at NCITE, on the rise in online threats and potential for violence among extremist groups following the FBI’s raid of former President Donald Trump’s home at Mar-a-Lago.

The Omaha World-Herald looked back at efforts by Henry Doorly and the staff of his newspaper, the Omaha World-Herald, to gather 67,000 tons of scrap metal to support steel production as part of WWII efforts. The article mentions comments by Mary Ann Lamanna, a retired UNO sociology professor, who spoke to reluctance today among adults to contribute to civic causes.

The Conversation published an article co-authored by Austin Doctor, Ph.D., director of counterterrorism research initiatives for NCITE at UNO, and George Grispos, Ph.D., assistant professor of cybersecurity, on cybersecurity threats facing agriculture as more farmers adopt precision agriculture using new high-tech practices. The article was republished by the Associated Press, Yahoo! News, and dozens of news outlets nationwide.

The Omaha World-Herald published an op-ed co-authored by Gina Ligon, Ph.D., director of NCITE at UNO, and Austin Doctor, Ph.D., director of counterterrorism research initiatives for NCITE at UNO, on how U.S. homeland security might be impacted by the U.S. killing l Qaeda leader Ayman al Zawahiri in a drone strike in Afghanistan.

July 2022

The Conversation published an article co-authored by Jonathan Santo, Ph.D., professor of psychology at UNO, and Kelly Rhea MacArthur, Ph.D., associate professor of sociology, on their research into gender differences in performance among students in statistics courses. The article was republished by the Houston Chronicle and dozens of other news outlets nationwide.

The Gateway published a profile on Dawn Cripe, now an instructor in UNO’s Women and Gender Studies program, and how she transitioned from student to instructor amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Omaha World-Herald reported on fundraising efforts behind candidates in the race for Nebraska’s 2^nd Congressional District. Randall Adkins, Ph.D., professor of political science at UNO, spoke to how both incumbent Don Bacon and challenger Tony Vargas are doing and how close the race could be based on fundraising and campaign spending so far.

The Nebraska Examiner reported on efforts to induct civil rights leader Malcolm X into the Nebraska Hall of Fame. Franklin Thompson, an associate professor at UNO, spoke to the legacy and impact of Malcom X in the article. The piece was republished by several news outlets statewide including News Channel Nebraska.

South Dakota State News and the Dakota Free Press published a news release by the South Dakota Historical Society Press on a new book about the activism of left-wing agricultural groups on the Great Plain. The book was authored by William C. Pratt, professor emeritus at UNO.

The Reader reported on the Omaha Spatial Justice Project at UNO, which looks through real estate records to map and connect systemic racism by searching for housing covenants that restricted ownership of homes to people based on their race, particularly in the late 19^th century and early 20^th century.

News Channel Nebraska spoke with Paul Landow, Ph.D., professor emeritus of political science at UNO, on the role that abortion, gas prices, and inflation will play in the race for Congress between incumbent Republican Don Bacon and Democrat Tony Vargas.

News Channel Nebraska reported on a film called “The Mind Polluters,” which makes accusations about the impacts of comprehensive sexual education curriculum in public schools. The article mentions that critics of the film, including Paul Landow, Ph.D., professor emeritus of political science at UNO, call the film baseless propaganda that utilizes a strategy called “stories of decline.”

KETV interviewed Beth Chalecki, Ph.D., assistant professor of political science at UNO, on how countries should regulate climate manipulation technology as they increasingly feel the impacts of climate change.

The Nebraska Examiner reported on how the Nebraska GOP looks to move forward following a shakeup in leadership over the weekend. Randall Adkins, Ph.D., professor of political science at UNO, spoke to how often political parties in other states change leadership compared to Nebraska. The article was republished by the Hastings Tribune.

Wallethub published a list of most and least stressed cities in the U.S. Mahima Saxena, Ph.D., an assistant professor of psychology at UNO, spoke to how employers can reduce work-related stress, managing financial stressors, and relaxing on a budget.

The Houston Chronicle reported on the Holocaust Museum Houston showcasing works by artist Samuel Bak. The article mentions that the museum currently hosts the largest permanent Bak collection in the U.S., but that UNO will soon overtake that distinction.

The Flatwater Free Press reported on local community gardens popping up all over Omaha to support the community with access to fresh food. Recent UNO graduate Clarice Dombeck founded the Healing Roots Garden on 24^th Street last year. The article was republished by KMTV and News Channel Nebraska.

The Omaha World-Herald published a column authored by Preston Love Jr., an adjunct instructor in UNO’s Department of Black Studies, detailing 10 economic development projects leading to a new chapter of development in North Omaha.

News Channel Nebraska reported on how the Common Ground scorecard rated Nebraska elected officials with Congressman Don Bacon coming in with a near perfect score. The scorecard emphasizes common ground solutions and progress. Paul Landow, Ph.D., professor emeritus of political science at UNO, provided anaylsis on the piece.

June 2022

KMTV interviewed Randy Adkins, Ph.D., professor of political science at UNO, on the surprisingly small margin of defeat for Democrat Patty Pansing Brooks in Tuesday’s special election for Nebraska’s 1^st Congressional District and what it means for future campaign spending.

KPTM spoke with Greg Petrow, Ph.D., associate professor of political science at UNO, on a spike in Democratic voter turnout in Sarpy County as part of Tuesday’s special election.

The Daily Nonpareil reported on events held by the Council Bluffs Public Library this summer, including an oral history workshop presented by Jade Rogers, adjunct history professor at UNO.

KMTV reported on a type of bird making a surprising appearance in Nebraska. Limpkins are typically more prevalent in the southeastern U.S. UNO biology professor John McCarty is quoted in the article pointing to an invasive species of snail in Nebraska as the reason for the surprise visitor.

The Nebraska Examiner reported on how the overturning of Roe v. Wade could impact the special election to be held Tuesday to fill the U.S. House seat for the final six months of U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry’s term. Paul Landow, Ph.D., professor emeritus of political science at UNO, believes it could ultimately boost Democrats in the election. The piece was republished by the Norfolk Daily News, KMTV, and others.

The Lincoln Journal Star reported on a ballot initiative in Lincoln aiming to let voters decide if the city code should include protections for sexual orientation and gender identity. Kay Siebler, associate professor of English at UNO, was among the organizers who filed the ballot language.

KPTM reported on Omaha’s Freedom Festival held Saturday at the Malcolm X Foundation Memorial. Cynthia Robinson, Ph.D., director of UNO’s Department of Black Studies, was interviewed for the piece to provide historical context.

KMTV reported on redevelopment along Omaha’s historic 24^th Street. Community leader and UNO adjunct instructor Preston Love Jr. spoke with KMTV about the community’s past and its progress amid the Juneteenth celebration.

The Omaha World-Herald previewed this weekend’s community events celebrating Juneteenth, including two daylong festivals and a parade. The article mentions historical context from Preston Love Jr., community organizer and adjunct professor in UNO’s Department of Black Studies. The UNO Black Studies Department, led by Professor Cynthia Robinson, will also participate in the parade.

The Washington Post published a piece co-authored by Gregory Petrow, Ph.D., associate professor of political science at UNO, and several others on research they conducted on whether Americans who approved of President Trump’s performance as president would support him remaining in office even if he lost the 2020 election.

The Reader reported on Omaha’s affordable housing problem and efforts over the years aimed at solving it. The piece references a 2007 study by Patrick McNamara, then a Ph.D., candidate, which showed that big decisions over things like land-use planning in Omaha are often left to tight-knit groups of politicians and corporate executives.

KETV published a UNO news release on Andrew Swift, D.Sc., associate professor of mathematics, using a formula to predict the winner of the College World Series. His formula, which correctly predicted the winner in 2019, picked Stanford to take home the national title.

Jewish Press Omaha reported on a new discovery by the Bethsaida Excavations Project team from UNO of a military camp utilized in the Jewish revolt against the Romans in 66 CE.

Inside Higher Ed reported on how UNO’s Exploratory Studies program reaches students who enrolled without declaring a major, and how it works with these students to help them find their academic program.

KPAO (Omaha public access) and the City of Omaha Human Rights & Relations Department interviewed Dustin Pendley with the UNO TRAC program about how it helps students who were previously incarcerated.

Political Science Professor Randall Adkins shared his insight on midterm elections with the Nebraska Examiner. In the Examiner’s coverage of House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy’s fundraising visit in Nebraska, Adkins noted the influence of Former President Donald Trump: There is nothing going on in congressional races right now that doesn’t involve or factor in Donald Trump,” said Randall Adkins, a professor of political science at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. “That could be one of many factors.”

The Omaha Reader cited OLLAS research in its coverage of mass-teacher resignations from OPS schools, which noted that Omaha’s Latino community was one of the most heavily impacted by the pandemic.

The Associated Press reported that NASA has selected a variety of projects that take innovative approaches to broadening student participation in science, technology, engineering, and math to receive awards totaling approximately $12.5 million. Femtosecond Laser Functionalized Surfaces for Cryogenic Fluid Management was a project selected at UNO.

The Public News Service reported that Nebraska did a better job counting the state's Latino residents in the 2020 Census than new national undercount data suggests. Lissette Aliaga-Linares, assistant sociology professor at UNO was quoted as saying she was not surprised by the high national undercount: "Many of the Latino community don't trust public institutions."\ People don't ask for help, even if their children are eligible for help, out of fear that will increase the threat of being deported."

May 2022

News Channel Nebraska reported on a community science project led by UNO graduate student April Sperfslage in collaboration with students at Chadron State College, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, and others. The project is working to determine if spotted skunks are still living in Nebraska. They were last seen in the state in 2017.

The Omaha World-Herald published an op-ed authored by Preston Love Jr., community activist and Black Studies instructor at UNO. The article talks about barriers and restraints, led by racism, that ultimately stunted the growth of North Omaha and its Black communities. The article also congratulates his friend Madeline Adams who earned her degree from UNO at age 80 recently.

The Omaha World-Herald reported on Democratic gubernatorial candidate Carol Blood and what she faces to win the November election. Paul Landow, Ph.D., professor emeritus of political science at UNO, and Randall Adkins, professor of political science at UNO, both spoke to how Blood can appeal to voters outside Omaha and what it could take for her to win.

KETV reported on an event held by the Omaha Astronomical Society Sunday night near UNO’s Durham Science Center on viewing the lunar eclipse

Nebraska Examiner published a retrospective on the primary gubernatorial election. Paul Landow, professor emeritus of political science at UNO, is cited in the article speaking to how Nebraskans react to negative ads tied to their preferred candidates. The piece was republished by KMTV.

CNBC reported on Trump's pick for Nebraska governor (Charles Herbster) losing in GOP primary, and how it signals limits to the former president's influence. Gregory Petrow, a political science associate professor at UNO, said Herbster's defeat would indicate that in Nebraska, there are limits to his endorsement.

The Hill published a preview of Nebraska’s gubernatorial primary. Randy Adkins, UNO professor of political science, is quoted in the article discussing differences in Republican voters: Those who align with former President Donald Trump and those who are more traditional Republicans. The article was republished by Yahoo! News.

The Nebraska Examiner published an article saying that nonpartisan "party switchers" are going to be a major wildcard in the upcoming Republican gubernatorial primary. Paul Landow, Ph.D., professor emeritus of political science at UNO, called it unusual, saying it’s unclear how the trend will inevitably affect the race.

The Nebraska Examiner reported on Tuesday's Democratic primary, which will determine whether State Sen. Tony Vargas or mental health practitioner Alisha Shelton will face 2^nd District Rep. Don Bacon in November. Paul Landow, Ph.D., professor emeritus of political science at UNO, said both are serious candidates but Vargas has an advantage because of his experience as an elected official.

WOWT reported on a new study released by researchers within UNO’s Office of Latino/Latin America Studies that examined the impacts of the pandemic on Latino-owned businesses in South Omaha. Also reported by KETV (on-air only).

KMTV invited UNO political science associate professor Gregory Petrow to discuss the Nebraska primary election results in a segment with KMTV Anchors Serese Cole and Vanessa Villafuerte.

The Omaha World-Herald reported on the Pillen campaign releasing poll numbers that showed him in a thin lead above his fellow GOP candidates. Randall Adkins, Ph.D., professor of political science at UNO, said the takeaway is that the race is too close to call.

KMTV reported on the Black studies department at UNO celebrating its 50-year anniversary while looking back on how the program first started through peaceful protest by the university's own Black student body.

April 2022

Laura Alexander, an assistant professor of Religious Studies, co-authored an article for The Conversation that focused on how race and religion has always played a role in who gets refuge in the US. This is coming after millions of Ukrainians have fled the countries and hundreds of those have arrived at the southern border of the US seeking asylum after flying to Mexico on tourist visas. A number of news outlets nationwide have republished the article.

KPTM reported on the UNO’s Department of Black Studies celebrating its 50^thanniversary with a big music bash.

The Gateway reported on two UNO students who received the Barry Goldwater Scholarship award: Sophomore Brandon Villanueva-Sanchez and junior Maia Bennet.

From The White House: President Joe Biden announced appointments of several individuals to serve in key roles as members of the Board of Visitors to the U.S. Air Force Academy. The position serves as an advisor to the Secretary of Defense and Deputy Secretary of Defense through the Secretary of the Air Force. UNO alumnus and former Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel was announced to be a member of the Board of Visitors within the official White House release.

The Hill published an op-ed authored by Elizabeth Chalecki, a political science professor at UNO, who said people should get ready to see more climate terrorism following the dire warnings from scientists during the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).

The Nebraska Examiner reported on Republican gubernatorial candidates attacking fellow candidate Brett Lindstrom, saying he is not conservative enough for Nebraska GOP voters. The article includes analysis from Randall Adkins, Ph.D., professor of political science at UNO.

The Omaha World-Herald reported on Mike Flood outpacing Patty Pansing Brooks in fundraising for Nebraska's 1^st Congressional District. Randall Adkins, Ph.D., a professor of political science at UNO, said Nebraskans can expect to see significant spending in the months ahead, not just by the candidates but also by outside groups.

WOWT reported on young Nebraskans leading in climate change activism following a dire warning from scientists in the 2022 U.N. Climate Report. The article includes insights from David Corbin, Ph.D., emeritus professor of public health at UNO, and Beth Chalecki, Ph.D., associate professor of political science at UNO. This article caps a series of stories published by WOWT leading up to Earth Day.

KLKN published an article announcing that Dr. Alla Shapiro, a first physician-responder to the Chernobyl nuclear power plant disaster, will speak at the Strauss Performing Arts Center at UNO on May 12 from 7 P.M. to 8 P.M.

The Omaha World-Herald interviewed Randall Adkins, Ph.D., a professor of political science at UNO, in an article recapping the Omaha debate between Democrats Tony Vargas and Alisha Shelton in their bids for Congress. Adkins said he didn't see any surprises in the latest fundraising reports when addressing Vargas raising more money than Shelton.

EurekAlert published a news release on a peer-reviewed publication on a new way to stack crystal films from researchers at the University of Buffalo. The release also mentioned that researchers conducted further experimental and theoretical analysis, in collaboration with Renat Sabirianov, Ph.D., a physics professor at UNO, concluding that in addition to the van der Waals force, "sporadic" dative bonds connected two [crystal] films. Republished on Phys.org.

The Nebraska Examiner reported on a shift in voter registrations from Democrat to Republican in recent weeks. UNO political science professor Randy Adkins is cited in the article, saying that 'savvy Democrats' probably realize that the race for governor will be decided in the GOP primary and that they may have motivation to switch if there's a clear difference between the candidates.

WOWT reported on the United Nation's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change releasing a report written by hundreds of leading scientists showing it's now or never for worldwide action to avert climate disaster. Elizabeth Chalecki, Ph.D., a professor of political science at UNO, said the news is dire and that we need to cut greenhouse gases dramatically and quickly.

The Omaha World-Herald reported on how the Nebraska GOP governor race is increasingly tightening as a three-way contest for the Republican nomination. The article includes analysis from Randall Adkins, Ph.D., professor of political science at UNO, who believes the polling is showing undecided voters beginning to make their picks. The article was republished by numerous local news outlets statewide.

NACLA recently published an article from Brett Kyle, UNO associate professor of political science, and Andrew Reiter about the frayed nature of U.S.-Latin American politics and its impacts on building a unified voice against the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Street Insider published an article announcing that the 22^nd Century Group, Inc. has appointed UNO alumnus Dr. Calvin Treat as Chief Scientific Officer where he will lead the expanding scientific research and technological operations of the company.

The Daily Nebraskan reported on the University of Nebraska Board of Regents giving kudos to the student regents that serve their respective campuses. Regent Tim Clare recognized UNO Student Regent Maeve Hemmer, who he said led with integrity and community through a pandemic and social unrest.

The Omaha World-Herald reported on a new dark money group targeting State Sen. Brett Lindstrom's campaign for Nebraska governor. Randall Adkins, a professor of political science at UNO, said outside groups spend money strategically, and it typically indicates the targeted candidate is doing well.

Insider spoke with Austin Doctor, Ph.D., director of Counterterrorism Research Initiatives within NCITE at UNO, on sexual violence among foreign fighters, particularly as it relates to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

The Omaha World-Herald reported on Omaha Mayor Stothert endorsing Sen. Brett Lindstrom for Nebraska governor. In the same article, Randall Adkins, a professor of political science at UNO, said that with Stothert being the three-term mayor of the state's largest city it's about as important of an in-state endorsement Lindstrom can get.

The Nebraska Examiner also covered Stothert’s endorsement of Lindstrom. Paul Landow, Ph.D., professor emeritus of political science at UNO, is quoted in the article saying her blessing matters particularly in Douglas County.

Strictly Business Omaha reports that the Greater Omaha Chamber honored UNO alumna Leah Whitney Chavez and UNO Aviation instructor Theodore W. Johnson as two of its Young Professionals 2022 Change Makers at Thursday’s Young Professionals Summit.

March 2022

KLKN reported on misinformation on drug use through an interview with Allison Schlosser, UNO assistant professor of medical anthropology. Schlosser spoke to the stigma surrounding substance abuse, mentioning that 25 percent of participants in a Nebraska survey reported that they believe substance abuse disorder is a choice.

The Omaha World-Herald published an op-ed article authored by Michelle Black, Ph.D., an assistant professor of political science at UNO. Black talked about the invasion of Ukraine through her experiences as an attendee of NATO conferences as a part of her academic work for UNO. She also described the feeling of helplessness that has gripped her as she heard stories of other surrounding NATO-affiliated countries worried about Russian incursion.

KPTM and WOWT reported on Jeff Fortenberry's political future after being convicted of lying to the FBI. Gregory Petrow, Ph.D., an associate professor of political science at UNO, said there a very few limitations in the constitution as to who can serve in Congress, and that includes felons and people in jail.

The Nebraska Examiner interviewed Randy Adkins, Ph.D., who provided his input on Jeff Fortenberry's then-impending resignation. Adkins says the House of Representatives is unique in the sense that vacancies, due to death or resignation, are filled via special elections, not appointments. This article was republished by KMTV.

The Omaha World-Herald published an article on Omaha NAACP announcing a new route for the Juneteenth parade, from 30^th street to 24^th and Lake Streets. The article included input from Preston Love Jr., a community organizer and adjunct professor at UNO, who said the 24^th street corridor has been "ground zero" of the African American community in Omaha and where the Juneteenth parade has historically taken place.

KPTM interviewed UNO Black Studies instructor Terri Crawford, J.D., who commented on historic SCOTUS nominee Kentanji Brown Jackson. Crawford says that this moment in history shows that black females can do anything they strive for.

The Omaha World-Herald reported on Nebraska governor candidate and NU Regent Jim Pillen declining an invitation to a candidate debate and any future debates. Paul Landow, an associate professor of political science at UNO, said it's a common argument that debates don't have much impact unless someone makes a major mistake, and Pillen sees himself as a front runner with nothing to gain but a lot to lose on the debate stage.

Voice of America spoke with Samuel Hunter, Ph.D., professor of industrial and organizational psychology and NCITE researcher at UNO, on leadership styles among Russian President Vladimir Putin, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. President Joe Biden.

The Omaha World-Herald reported on Tuesday’s announcement that Janet Napolitano will speak at UNO’s Chuck Hagel Forum in Global Leadership, which will be hosted virtually on April 25.

The Nebraska Examiner interviewed Paul Landow, Ph.D., an associate professor of political science at UNO, who noted that a political action committee, Conservative Nebraska, reserved $187,000 in television ad time in Omaha, Lincoln, Scottsbluff, and Hastings. Landow said there were issues with how the money was reported.

The Omaha World-Herald reported on UNO adjunct professor Richard Fellman who wrote about his experience in Ukraine in 2009 when he received a Fulbright Teaching Fellowship. Fellman says that he sees himself whenever there's another news story depicting the situation in Ukraine.

The Omaha World-Herald also interviewed Paul Landow regarding GOP governor candidate Brett Lindstrom.

KETV reported on Chancellor Joanne Li's investiture where Li proudly proclaimed, "UNO has arrived." The piece includes interviews from a student who was worried about her education under COVID-19 based restrictions, and a faculty member (Dr. Terri Crawford) who said Li is already working to address social justice, class, race, and equity in her decisions.

The Des Moines Register published an article by Sharon Wood, Ph.D., a history professor at UNO, on how a racially motivated scuffle on a steamboat in 1872 impacted civil rights for years to come. The resulting lawsuit has been cited in civil rights cases for years to come. Yahoo! News republished this article.

The Conversation published an article authored by Gina Ligon, Ph.D., and Sam Hunter, Ph.D., both of NCITE, on the leadership styles displayed by Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and U.S. President Joe Biden. It’s been republished by Yahoo! News, Chron, and other outlets nationwide.

The Nebraska Examiner published a report on groups outside Nebraska spending money on TV advertising in the race between Rep Jeff Fortenberry and challenger State Sen. Mike Flood. Randall Adkins, Ph.D., professor of political science at UNO, is mentioned in the article talking about how donors may give money to groups to shield their personal identities. The article was republished by KMTV.

Randall Adkins, Ph.D., a professor of political science at UNO, told Omaha World-Herald that social issues are often used as wedge issues that drive divisions between candidates.

War On the Rocks published an article authored by Austin C. Doctor, Ph.D., NCITE researcher and assistant professor of political science at UNO, who wrote about "noncitizen soldiers" being useful to boost the manpower of Ukrainian forces.

The Nebraska Examiner reported on more than $130,000 in dark money targeting State Sen. Mike Flood in GOP race with Fortenberry. Randall Adkins, Ph.D., a political science professor at UNO, said donors may prefer one candidate over the other, but they might not want to publicly express their choice.

The Omaha World-Herald interviewed Randall Adkins, Ph.D., a political science professor at UNO, who said it's hard to know how new boundaries and a new swath of voters will play in this year's congressional race.

NOISE Omaha published an op-ed authored by UNO Chancellor Joanne Li, Ph.D., CFA on how the past efforts of the Omaha 54 have helped UNO ensure that every Maverick has a seat at the table and can unlock their potential to impact their community.

The Omaha World-Herald published an op-ed by Preston Love Jr., an adjunct professor at UNO, who wrote about the Mutual of Omaha building downtown and the Kiewit Luminarium. Love sees an opportunity for entities like the Mutual of Omaha to collaborate with the community in their most depressed area [North Omaha] to create meaningful development.

Dallas Innovates reported on Texas Christian University (TCU) appointing Jonathan Benjamin-Alvarado, UNO assistant vice chancellor of student success at UNO, as its new chief inclusion officer.

The Jewish Press published an article announcing UNO's Schwalb Center for Israel and Jewish Studies has invited Dr. Alla Shapiro, MD, Ph.D., to UNO where she will discuss her experiences fleeing antisemitism in the Soviet Union. The article also says Shapiro will talk about her experience as one of the first physician responders to the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster.

The Des Moines Register published an article authored by Sharon Wood, a professor of history at UNO, who wrote about Emma Coger, who aligned with an organization to stage an organized political action on an Iowan steamboat. Her demonstration, and subsequent lawsuit, would ripple through history being cited in many civil rights cases yet to be.

The Omaha World-Herald reported on Thursday’s special Human Rights Forum virtual panel discussion hosted by the Goldstein Center for Human Rights. The panel consisted of UNO faculty Jody Neathery-Castro, Ph.D., Michelle Black, Ph.D., and Laura Alexander Ph.D. as well as Amber Nickell, Ph.D., from Fort Hayes State University. The panel agreed that the invasion of Ukraine is tragic and heartbreaking. Unfortunately, there are many ways Russia's invasion could come to an end, but none of them appear to be happy for Ukrainians, Neathery-Castro said.

The Omaha World-Herald interviewed Lana Obradovic, Ph.D., director of UNO's Intelligence Community Center of Academic Excellence program. Obradovic said the president hasn't placed U.S. nuclear forces on high alert (in response to Putin) but she is certain USSTRATCOM is observing the situation and working around the clock.

Cosmopolitan Magazine compiled an article to define and raise awareness of various terms used to describe sexual orientation. Jay Irwin, Ph.D., an associate professor of sociology at UNO, spoke about androsexuality, saying it is interpreted as individuals who are attracted to individuals on the masculine side of the gender spectrum.

The Nebraska Examiner reported on a new bill aiming to ban stealthing, the non-consensual removal of a condom during sex, in Nebraska. Reporters interviewed Maeve Hemmer, the student body president of UNO, who estimates that less than two of ten students at UNO even know what the term “stealthing” means. That being one of the reasons she chose to testify in favor of the bill. Republished by KLKN and other outlets statewide.

Jonathan Benjamin-Alvarado, Ph.D., assistant vice chancellor for student affairs and professor of political science at UNO, wrote an op-ed for the Omaha World-Herald. The article talked about several aspects of Putin's motivations and exercise of power at play in Russia’s active invasion of Ukraine.

The Omaha World-Herald reported on U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse publishing a profane saying in Russian to his Twitter bio this weekend in support of Ukranian resistance to Russian incursion. Tatyana Novkov, professor emerita in Russian at UNO, confirmed the translation for the Omaha World-Herald.

February 2022

KPTM (no link available) spoke with Jody Neathery-Castro, Ph.D., associate professor of political science, for a general overview of the situation and what impacts might be felt here locally.

The Omaha World-Herald reported on efforts to find the remains of students who died attending the Genoa U.S. Indian Boarding School. The article includes a photo of Susana Geliga-Grazales, Ph.D., assistant professor of history and Native American studies at UNO as well as a co-director of the Genoa Indian School Digital Reconciliation Project.

The Greater Omaha Chamber Young Professionals distributed a release via PR Newswire unveiling their 2022 Change Makers, which is sponsored by UNO's Office of Graduate Studies. These four individuals, including a UNO alumna, will be honored at this year's YP Summit on March 31st. The article was widely republished by local outlets.

The Omaha World-Herald reported on the Scripps National Spelling Bee, which was held at UNO's Strauss Performing Arts Center on Saturday. Charles Johanningsmeier, Ph.D., chair of UNO’s department of English, read the competition words.

The Omaha World-Herald interviewed Austin Doctor, Ph.D., researcher at NCITE and assistant professor of political science, on the increased risk for cyberattacks as Russians engage in irregular warfare. Nebraska could be impacted by attacks targeting agriculture, health care, finance, information technology, and transportation industries, according to Doctor.

WOWT interviewed Gina Ligon, Ph.D., director of NCITE at UNO, and Lana Obradovic, Ph.D., associate professor of political science, on how the Russia-Ukraine conflict could impact life here in Nebraska.

WOWT spoke with a Ukraine native who now lives here in Omaha about how his family is coping with the situation in Ukraine. Jody Neathery-Castro, Ph.D., associate professor of political science, was interviewed for the piece on misinformation being spread by Russia to control narratives.

KETV interviewed Jody Neathery-Castro, Ph.D., an associate professor of political science at UNO, who provided possible impacts of a Russian invasion of Ukraine. She also said that international sanctions from the U.S. and allies will be instrumental in potentially preventing further action from Russia.

The Daily Nonpareil reported on the Union Pacific Railroad Museum partnering with UNO's Office of Latino/Latin American Studies (OLLAS) to record stories of individuals with stories of Latino railroad workers in the Midwest. UNO professor Ramón Guerra, Ph.D., is managing the project, and OLLAS Director Cristián Doña-Reveco, Ph.D., is overseeing it.

KETV interviewed LaVell Williams of the Omaha 54 who talked about how a group of 54 Black UNO students in 1969 demanded a Black Studies class to be brought to the university. It took them getting arrested and two years before the department of Black Studies was established.

The Omaha World-Herald and KMTV reported on bills put together by NU leaders to decide on ideas to best spend "once-in-a-lifetime" funds provided to Nebraska through the American Recovery Plan Act. UNO was prioritized in three of the bills discussed which would support NCITE, the STEM TRAIL Center, and biomechanics at UNO.

The Calgary Journal reported on improving access to Indigenous-led mental health services in Alberta, Canada. Sarah Nelson, Ph.D., UNO assistant professor, spoke to her 2017 research on the topic, mentioning that new mental health services are often more successful when the community is involved in its design.

Nebraska Public Media interviewed Preston Love Jr., community activist and adjunct faculty member at UNO, who is founder of the North Omaha Legacy Tour. Love said that there are many exciting new developments in North Omaha, especially when compared to five years ago.

KETV reported on Cristián Doña-Reveco, Ph.D., associate professor of sociology and anthropology at UNO, speaking at a Nebraska State Capitol gathering organized by South Omaha advocates. Doña-Reveco talked about the higher share of Latino students dropping out of college because of family pandemic-related demands. The Reader also reported on this topic.

The Omaha World-Herald reported on the National Science Foundation awarding a five-year grant worth almost $1.2 million to UNO. The report mentions that the grant will be used to train almost three dozen students to be scientists who can also effectively teach.

The Nebraska Examiner reported on dozens of South Omaha advocates converging at the Nebraska State Capitol to ask the government to stop sidestepping their community. At this gathering Cristián Doña-Reveco, Ph.D., an associate professor of sociology and anthropology, was interviewed for the piece where he talked about a higher share of Latino students dropping out of college due to family pandemic-related demands.

Religion Prof published a blog post on the 2022 International Conference on Religion & Film where John Lyden, Ph.D., a professor of religious studies at UNO, will be a keynote speaker.

The Gateway reported on David Boocker, Ph.D., Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, announcing that he will step down at the end of the Spring semester.

The Champlain Society published a podcast episode that examined Canadian written and photographic records of the Holocaust. Mark Celinscak, Ph.D., Louis and Frances Blumkin Professor of Holocaust and Genocide Studies at UNO, was interviewed for the episode.

The Gateway published an article announcing the Black Studies department at UNO celebrating its 50^th birthday (1971-present). The article recalls how the department was founded after 54 Black UNO students went to jail in 1969 after protesting for Black studies courses.

The Omaha World-Herald published an op-ed co-authored by Laura Alexander, Ph.D., assistant professor of religious studies at UNO, and Cristian Doña-Reveco, Ph.D., director of the Office of Latino/Latin American Studies (OLLAS), on how religious groups welcome immigrants to the state and how these new Nebraskans contribute to the state.

KMTV spoke with Mia Zhu, Ph.D., assistant professor of psychology at UNO, on how portrayals of healthcare workers and shifts in public behavior over the course of the pandemic have impacted the resiliency and retention of medical professionals on the front lines of fighting COVID-19.

The Washington Post published analysis co-authored by Austin Doctor, Ph.D., researcher within NCITE at UNO, on families and minors imprisoned by ISIS in Syria and Iraq and how attacks on these prisons might signal a resurgence of the Islamic State.

Elizabeth Chalecki, Ph.D., associate professor of international relations and environmental sustainability at UNO, spoke with Mad Scientist Laboratory, a blog/podcast hosted by the U.S. Army and explores ideas about the future of our society, work, and conflict. The episode on “Weaponizing Weather” discussed how geopolitical tensions and climate change present security threats for the future.

KETV reported on Black History Month learning resources and nonprofits in Omaha; one of the resources listed is UNO's Black Studies department.

WOWT reported on how physics plays a role in the effectiveness of N95 and KN95 masks, as explained by Chris Moore, Ph.D., a professor of physics at UNO.

Discover Magazine interviewed Larry Bradley, Ph.D., a paleo-historian at UNO, who says American paleontology is founded upon fossils dispossessed from the Native American historic land holdings. Bradley continues talking about how Native Land is used to retrieve fossils, which become inaccessible to Native students once excavated.

January 2022

The Omaha World-Herald reported on how 200 members of the Nebraska National Guard have served in counterterrorism efforts in East Africa. Austin Doctor, Ph.D., researcher within NCITE at UNO, spoke to the threats in the area around the U.S. military base Camp Lemonnier.

The Lincoln Journal Star reported on Nebraska Guard leading a key location of the 'Global War on Terror' in East Africa. Austin Doctor, a researcher with the National Counterterrorism Innovation, Technology and Education Center (NCITE), says the threats in this area [East Africa] are numerous and the situation has evolved to general instability.

KPTM interviewed Nikitah Imani, Ph.D., professor of Black Studies at UNO, on the legacy and impact Martin Luther King Jr. has on youth today.

El Perico interviewed Jonathan Benjamin-Alvarado, assistant vice chancellor for student affairs at UNO, who told them foreign-born Nebraskans pay much more into government programs than they will ever extract. Benjamin Alvarado cited the 5.8% of Nebraska's contributions from income, sales, and gasoline taxes as accounted for by immigrant populations.

The Omaha World-Herald published an editorial on the future of the 1^st Congressional District seat as U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry faces indictments and a federal trial tied to an investigation into illegal political contributions from a Nigerian-born billionaire. Randy Adkins, Ph.D., professor of political science at UNO, is quoted in the article saying that a shift in support from a candidate’s political party could be a bad sign for the incumbent.

December 2021

Fox 2 (Detroit) and a number of other media outlets reported on the Powerball jackpot soaring to $500 Million for the 1st drawing of 2022. The article cites UNO mathematics professor Andrew Swift, who previously told the Associated Press the overall odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million or slightly worse odds than flipping a coin and getting heads 28 times in a row.

The Omaha Daily Record reported on UNO welcoming Sri Lankan Journalist and Activist Sharmila Seyyid where she will be working with the university's English department and Women and Gender Studies program while continuing her writing and international social justice work.

The Omaha World-Herald interviewed Paul Landow, professor emeritus of political science at UNO, who spoke to the role hot-button issues will play in the next Nebraska Legislative session.

The Missouri Review podcast interviewed Carolina Hotchandani, Ph.D., a Goodrich assistant professor of English at UNO, who said her class created something called the Common Memory Project which explores the incredibly diverse experiences that different people have had during the COVID-19 pandemic where we have all been isolated from one another.

The Wall Street Journal reported on Haitians stranded in Chile and their likelihood to flee to the U.S. pending the policies of the next presidential administration in Chile. Cristián Doña-Reveco, Ph.D., director of OLLAS at UNO, is quoted in the article on what could happen should José Antonio Kast win Sunday’s presidential runoff vote.

The Omaha World-Herald interviewed Randy Adkins, Ph.D., professor of political science at UNO, on likely reasons why former Governor Dave Heineman decided against running for a return to the highest office in the state.

EurekAlert! published an article on a research paper, co-authored by Johnathan Clayton of UNO, that highlights the diversity of the gut microbiome in gorillas.

News Channel Nebraska interviewed Ramón Guerra, Ph.D., associate professor of English at UNO, ahead of his appearance on Jeopardy!

The Omaha World-Herald and WOWT reported on UNO’s Ramón Guerra appearing on Thursday’s episode of Jeopardy! as part of the show’s Professor’s Tournament. Guerra spoke with WOWT about his appearance on the show and on how contestants failed to correctly answer any questions in an “Omaha” category last week.

On Iowa Public Radio, Jeanette Gabriel, director of the Schwalb Center for Israel and Jewish Studies at UNO, discusses her study of the pathways Jewish families took into and out of the “hinterlands” of Iowa.

The Omaha World-Herald published an op-ed authored by Rebecca Fahrlander, a retired UNO adjunct psychology and sociology professor, on a noticeable decline in customer service and courtesy among businesses.

Yahoo News reported on the Thursday quarterfinals of Jeopardy! Professors Tournament where Ramón Guerra, Ph.D., associate professor of English, American literature, and Latino studies at UNO will compete against Ed Hashima, Ph.D., (American River College) and Julia Williams, Ph.D., (Rose-Hulman).

The Latin America Advisor (print only) published commentary authored by Jonathan Benjamin-Alvarado, Ph.D., UNO assistant vice chancellor for Student Success and professor of Political Science, on the Cuban government's crackdown on anti-government rallies and protests.

The Gateway reported on a webinar hosted by the UNO Department of Black Studies to explore the family history of African American faculty and their family history in Omaha.

Live Science reported that a team led by Rami Arav, a professor of religious studies at UNO, has been excavating at et-Tell, a site that his team is convinced is Bethsaida, since 1987. For context, Bethsaida is said to be the city near where Jesus of Nazareth walked on the Sea of Galilee.

The Omaha World-Herald published an op-ed authored by Preston Love Jr., community activist and instructor in UNO’s Black Studies department, arguing that political figures decrying critical race theory are ignoring history, further dividing the nation, and pushing potential students of color to study outside of Nebraska.

November 2021

From the Omaha World-Herald: Some Nebraska Republican party members voted to censure Sen. Deb Fischer for her support of the recently passed infrastructure bill. Randy Adkins, Ph.D., political science professor at UNO, is quoted in the article providing insight about the impacts of such censures and what they mean.

KMTV reported on Ninel Navaja-Gomez receiving the honor of the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Midlands Youth of the Year award. As a bilingual child, she shared how the club helped her overcome the sense of feeling out of place. Navaja-Gomez plans to study foreign language and literature at UNO in the future.

TheSkimm interviewed Dr. Susana Geliga-Grazales, assistant professor of history and Native American studies, about the Genoa Indian School Digital Reconciliation Project. (22 minute mark — listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify).

KFOR and WOWT reported on the University of Nebraska System and U.S. Department of Homeland Security signing a new partnership agreement aimed at growing the DHS workforce in areas related to national security. The article mentions UNO's National Counterterrorism Innovation, Technology, and Education Center as an existing effort towards this new initiative.

The Omaha World-Herald interviewed Randall Adkins, a political science professor at UNO, on the impact political donations may have had in Nebraska awarding $69 million in no-bid contracts to Nomi Health, a Utah-based company, amid the COVID pandemic. Adkins said it's common for political action committees to donate to candidates for office, and such donations don't indicate a quid pro quo.

KETV (on-air only – web version here does not mention Petrow) spoke with Greg Petrow, Ph.D., associate professor of political science at UNO, about the importance of voter turnout for the primary election in the 2022 Nebraska gubernatorial race.

Yahoo News, Chron, and a few other media outlets republished a story from The Conversation, authored by Jeannette Gabriel, Director of the Schwalb Center for Israel and Jewish Studies at UNO. The article talked about how two Jewish soldiers' court-martials put a spotlight on antisemitism and racism.

The Omaha World-Herald reported on researchers finding 102 names of students who died at Nebraska's Genoa Indian Industrial School in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The Genoa Indian School Digital Reconciliation Project, co-directed by Susana Geliga Grazales, Ph.D., an assistant professor of history at UNO, continues its research to uncover the names of more children. The article was widely republished by affiliated newspapers statewide.

The Lincoln Journal Star published an op-ed authored by Maysoon Shaheen, an Iraqi refugee who struggled to find higher-skill employment opportunities to match her skillset upon arriving in the U.S. – a common issue for new arrivals. She later earned her master’s in ESL teaching from UNO.

Nebraska Public Media reported on an exhibit on display at the National Willa Cather Center in Red Cloud, NE as part of Native American Heritage Month. Organized by Todd Richardson, Ph.D., associate professor within the Goodrich Scholarship Program, the exhibit features work by 11 Native American artists.

News Wise reported on the Genoa Indian School Digital Reconciliation Project, which was founded to tell the stories of the American Indian families affected by the displacement of children to the Genoa school. The project is co-directed by Susana Grajales Geliga, assistant professor of history at UNO.

An op-ed published in the Omaha World-Herald speaks to partnerships through the Omaha STEM Ecosystem to connect students, educators, and professionals with STEM resources, programs, events, career exploration tools, and internships. The article mentions that UNO is a supporting community partner.

October 2021

WHYY’s “The Pulse” podcast (NPR Philadelphia) spoke with Beth Chalecki, Ph.D., on geoengineering tradeoffs between climate solutions and drawbacks.

KMTV interviewed Randy Adkins, Ph.D., political science professor at UNO, on why former president Donald Drumpf endorsed Nebraska gubernatorial candidate Charles Herbster.

UNMC’s Newsroom published a piece on a new grant awarded to Bio Nebraska and the UNeTech Institute to launch Opportunity Corps, a program to support women in STEM as they launch tech ventures. The article mentions UNO’s involvement with UNeTech.

The Omaha World-Herald reported on renovations coming soon to UNO’s Durham Science Center. Sacha Kopp, Ph.D., spoke to the renovations that will come to the building and improvements to classrooms that can be expected.

KMTV reported on UNO alumnus and former Sec. of Defense Chuck Hagel visiting the National Counterterrorism, Innovation, Technology, and Education (NCITE) Center at UNO on Thursday. He spoke with students and center leadership on how NCITE is leading the way in terrorism prevention research.

The Gateway reported on the new Samuel Bak Museum and Academic Learning Center that will soon find a home at UNO. Mark Celinscak, Ph.D., Executive Director of the Sam and Frances Fried Holocaust and Genocide Academy at UNO, spoke to how the project came to be.

Hunting Life reports that UNO alumnus Aaron Williams has been hired as regional field representative in eastern Nebraska and southwest Iowa for Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever.

The Omaha Star (print only) reported on the upcoming 2021 Global Leadership Africa Summit to be held in downtown Omaha this weekend. The article lists those leading workshop panels for the summit including UNO Chancellor Joanne Li, Ph.D, CFA.

CNN International quotes Cristian Dona-Reveco, director of UNO’s Office for Latino and Latin American Studies, in an article about a growing migration crisis in Latin America. Dona-Reveco highlights that while there have always been migrants, patterns of migration have been changing as have governmental responses to these changes.

Nebraska Public Media published an article announcing AfroCon2021, which will be held virtually. Jade Rogers, an adjunct professor at UNO, founded the event as well as the nonprofit organization putting it on, House of Afros, Capes, and Curls.

Philanthropy News Digest covered the Omaha Foundation announcing a grant from its Community Resilience Fund in support of the Office of Latino/Latino American Studies at UNO.

WOWT interviewed Randy Adkins, Ph.D., professor of political science at UNO, on groups nationwide and locally going door-to-door to audit mail-in ballots from the 2020 election. Adkins spoke to the motivations behind the effort and the general accuracy and security of elections.

The Omaha World-Herald reported on Randy Adkins, Senior Associate Dean of the Social Sciences and Graduate Education at UNO, who spoke to the idea to creating an independent commission for redistricting.

September 2021

KMTV reported on a UNO study that is seeking to answer what economic immigrants bring to Nebraska. Cristián Doña-Reveco, director of the Office of Latino and Latin American Studies, was interviewed about the report and how immigrants from Latin America and the Caribbean contribute significantly to the economy through their spending and where they find employment. The video from the story was republished by Yahoo News.

Voice of Islam (London, on-air, podcast available here) interviewed Laura Alexander, Ph.D., on war, religion, and humanitarian concerns.

KMTV spoke with Randy Adkins, Ph.D., professor of political science at UNO, on the political implications of the proposed new state Congressional districts map.

The Reader interviewed Dr. Jay Irwin, a medical sociologist and sociology professor at UNO, as part of a piece on how transgender students are treated in schools, how political and religious debate has impacted them, and how different age groups view them.

The Omaha Daily Record reports that Inclusive Communities named Ana Diaz-Orozco, community engagement coordinator within UNO’s Office of Latino/Latin American Studies; Julie Dierberger, director of UNO’s Service Learning Academy; and Connie Schaffer, director of UNO’s Center for Faculty Excellence, to its 2021-22 class of LeadDIVERSITY advocates. Leah Whitney Chavez from our “I Am the ROI” series was also selected. Read her ROI story here.

KPTM reported on an application developed through collaboration between UNO’s Goldstein Center for Human Rights, Scott Scholars, and UNO’s College of Information Science & Technology to help connect refugees with answers to questions, helpful resources, and services in Nebraska communities. Laura Alexander, Ph.D., was interviewed for the piece.

KMTV spoke with Pedro Cantisano, Ph.D., who drew parallels between public health measures tied to the smallpox epidemic in Brazil in the early 1900s and measures related to the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S. today.

Politicians Post republished a fact sheet from the White House which mentions the Partnership 2020 program; an effort that, in collaboration with UNO, fosters higher education cooperation and research partnerships between U.S. and Indian universities.

An article in the Creightonian recommends visiting UNO’s Glacier Creek Preserve.

An Omaha World-Herald analysis found that voters would have still given Joe Biden a win in District 2 under the proposed redistricting plans recently proposed by the State Legislature. The article includes an interview with Paul Landow, Ph.D., a retired University of Nebraska at Omaha political science professor. Landow said under the current redistricting plans in Nebraska overall differences will be small, and return for Republicans will mostly be in the prospect for future gains.

The Omaha World-Herald published an article looking back at the life and impact of Janine Brooks, a UNO employee, alumna, and autism activist who recently passed away.

A column in the Daily Nonpareil (Council Bluffs, IA) encourages readers to take their kids to the Kountze Planetarium at UNO to get them interested in astronomy early in life.

KETV promoted events tied to UNO as part of Hispanic Heritage Month, including a workshop on Latin American Migration and Human Rights as well as the NBDC’s Minority Small Business Series.

A number of major market Fox affiliates, including Fox 10 Phoenix published an article on the odds of winning the ever-growing $432 million Powerball jackpot. The article mentions a stat from Andrew Swift, Ph.D., mathematics professor at UNO, who previously told the Associated Press that the odds of winning are similar to flipping a coin and getting heads 28 straight times.

KMTV spoke with Ramazan Kilinc, Ph.D., director of UNO’s Islamic Studies, on how Muslims were perceived following 9/11 and how policies like the Patriot Act impacted them.

The Omaha World-Herald published an article that talked about the Nature Alliance, which is housed at the Weitz Community Engagement Center at UNO. Diana Failla, as an educator, engaged biology and environmental science students from UNO, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and Bellevue University to assist with the garden and earn credit hours.

The Omaha World-Herald spoke with Paul Landow, Ph.D., retired professor of political science at UNO, about comments made and actions taken that, according to Landow, seem to point to future political aspirations once his term ends as governor.

The Missouri Review published its poem of the week authored by Carolina Hotchandani, poet and Goodrich assistant professor of English at UNO, entitled “Possible Consolation of a Brain Scan’s Topography.”

A Lincoln Journal Star article on efforts by the Interfaith Youth Core to share a faith-based approach to encouraging COVID-19 vaccination mentions that the group operates in several places including at UNO.

Kentucky Ag Connection published an article announcing that Christine Cutucache, a biology professor at UNO, would be participating in a 19-member evaluation committee to consider the effectiveness of current EPSCoR efforts and whether/how the program could do better.

August 2021

The Iowa Standard published an Opinion article on the wisdom of Alexander Hamilton and utilized an excerpt from an article written by Carson Holloway, Ph.D., a professor of political science at UNO.

The Omaha World-Herald cited UNO political scientist Gregory Petrow, who said voter fraud is so rare because people aren't very engaged or invested in politics in the first place and it risks stiff penalties to cast one vote that isn't at all likely to determine the outcome. The article was republished by the Norfolk Daily News and Lincoln Journal Star.

A San Diego Jewish World article about 'Rosie the Riveter,' authored by Oliver B. Pollak, an emeritus history professor of UNO, mentions that he collected some of the Jewish connections to Rosie and the World War II production at the Kaiser Shipyards.

C&EN published an article announcing the US National Science Foundation has created a committee to envision the future of the Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPCoR) to promote geographic diversity in research funding. Christine Cutucache, a biology professor at UNO is a member of the 19-member evaluation committee.

The Gateway published an article that listed ways you can get civically engaged in Omaha. The article included input from UNO students and faculty, such as Dr. Gregory Petrow, an assistant professor of political science at UNO, who said the less groups participate in politics, the less represented they are.

War On the Rocks published an article authored by Austin C. Doctor, an assistant professor of political science at UNO and member of the executive committee of the NCITE Center, which talked about militant drones.

An Omaha World-Herald editorial, discussing stars and celestial bodies, talked about UNO's Mallory Kountze Planetarium, which offers a variety of programs about our solar system, spacecraft, and constellations.

Oliver B. Pollak, a professor emeritus of history at UNO, authored a story published on the San Diego Jewish World. Pollak gave advice on organizational skills in the "Letter to" format, which was aimed at younger scholars.

July 2021

KMTV reported on the UNO Black Studies Department celebrating its 50^th anniversary and honoring Black student activists, also known as the Omaha 54, who fought for the department to exist.

The Omaha World-Herald also covered the Black Studies event by focusing on Catherine Pope, one of the Omaha 54. Pope recalled her and the 53 other UNO students who staged a sit-in at the Chancellor's office in 1969 to demand better treatment of its Black student body.

The Wahoo Newspaper announced that Jim Newton, former L.A. Times editor and author, will give a keynote address at the Chautauqua history festival, presented by Nebraska Humanities. Danielle Battisti, an associate professor of history at UNO, will moderate a Q&A period following Newton's address.

WOWT reported on a project set to begin at UNO's Dodge Campus in May 2022. Kayser Hall, the former College of Education building, will be renovated and turned into a museum featuring art from Samuel Bak, a Holocaust survivor. Sacha Kopp, Ph.D., SVC for Academic Affairs, and David Boocker, Ph.D., Dean of UNO’s College of Arts and Sciences, were interviewed for the piece about the art’s historical significance and how the project came to be.

Nebraska Public Media interviewed Jay Irwin, Ph.D., associate professor of Sociology at UNO, about issues facing Nebraska’s LGBTQ+ community and how we all can take steps toward being more inclusive.

KMTV reported on a museum’s efforts to preserve the history of a Nebraska Indian Boarding School. Susana Grajales Geligas teaches Native American Studies at UNO and serves as co-director of the Genoa Indian School Digital Reconciliation Project out of UNL.

KPTM promoted upcoming events including a celebration of the 50^th anniversary of UNO’s Black Studies department to be held on Wednesday, July 28.

The Omaha World-Herald and Fox Nebraska KFXL published an article on a statement made by University of Nebraska President Ted Carter and Chancellors from all four NU institutions on Wednesday regarding academic freedom.

KFOR reported on UNO's STEM TRAIL Center developing a new cybersecurity curriculum for middle and high school students that will include fully developed lesson plans and hands-on activities. Christine Cutucache, Ph.D., director of UNO's STEM TRAIL Center, believes these lessons are critical as students increasingly face potential cybersecurity threats.

Psychology Today published an article on how dogs share emotions with their owners and are intimately in touch with their emotional state. The article includes insight from Rosemary Strasser, Ph.D., director of the Neuroscience and Behavior graduate program at UNO, who has done research on the link between dogs’ social relationships and stress response.

The Omaha World-Herald reported on seven Omaha Public School principals joining students on Black Votes Matter's fourth annual Face-to-Face with Black History Tour led by Omaha activist Preston Love Jr., a black studies adjunct professor at UNO.

The Omaha Star (print only) published a column by UNO adjunct instructor Preston Love Jr., which discusses upcoming events planned to pay tribute to 54 students who staged a sit-in at UNO in 1969, which eventually led to the establishment of UNO’s Department of Black Studies.

Dr. Oliver B. Pollak, professor emeritus of history at UNO, published an article on the San Diego Jewish World that reflected on the Vietnam Generation through his personal experiences.

News Channel Nebraska (NCN) reported on healthcare discrepancies in the LGBTQ+ community. Dr. Jay Irwin, an associate professor of sociology at UNO, researches the topic and says his research shows that people are fearful of the doctor because they don't know how coming out will look to them. Irwin also offers ideas on how to encourage the LGBTQ community to feel safe with doctors.

June 2021

KMTV reported on Gov. Pete Ricketts decision to send 25 troopers to help with a proclaimed "crisis at the border," and whether or not it's a political stunt. Johnathan Benjamin-Alvarado, a political science professor at UNO, says the problems at the southern border are real and border crossings are increasing, although not as dramatically as many people claim.

Dr. Cynthia Robinson, the chairperson of the Black Studies department at UNO, authored an op-ed about critical race theory and its recent prevalence in the news in the Omaha World-Herald's Midland Voices series.

KLIN previewed Friday’s meeting of the University of Nebraska Board of Regents, mentioning that the board will consider plans for renovations in Kayser Hall at UNO as home of the new Samuel Bak Museum and Academic Learning Center.

Cristián Doña-Reveco, director of OLLAS and associate professor of sociology at UNO, spoke to a Chilean newspaper, "The Clinic," about the participation rate of migrants voting in Chilean elections.

KFOR published an article announcing that for the fourth consecutive year, the University of Nebraska system has ranked in the top 100 (No. 77) academic institutions worldwide in earning U.S. patents. The ranking reflects 44 patents granted to NU's technology transfer offices, NUtech Ventures for UNL, and UNeMed Corp. at UNMC and UNO.

KETV interviewed Andrew Swift, Ph.D., mathematics professor at UNO, about how he uses data and an analytical model he uses to predict the winner of the College World Series. (Spoiler: For the second straight CWS, his model chose Vanderbilt to win the national championship).

The Omaha World-Herald published an article featuring input from Cynthia Robinson, an associate professor and chair of the Department of Black Studies, who said Juneteenth is a celebration of winning a battle, but not the ongoing war against slavery.

The Omaha World-Herald published an article authored by Preston Love Jr., an adjunct professor at UNO, who says Summer 2021 is a time to celebrate Black culture once more as Juneteenth inches closer and closer.

MSN republished a KETV article on the Omaha Freedom Festival, which is a celebration of Juneteenth, where Cynthia Robinson, an associate professor and chair of the Department of Black Studies, offered to read the Emancipation Proclamation in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Black studies program at UNO.

The Omaha World-Herald covered the inaugural Omaha Freedom Festival, which was opened with a few words from Preston Love Jr., an adjunct professor at UNO, who said celebrate and activate because we still got a lot of work to do.

The Midlands Business Journal (print-only) reported on research by UNO’s Office of Latino and Latin America Studies (OLLAS) on labor and sex trafficking among Nebraska’s foreign-born Latin American populations.

The Omaha World-Herald published an article on the Omaha Freedom Festival, which is planned for Juneteenth as a celebration. The festival's schedule includes a reading of the emancipation proclamation in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Black Studies program at UNO.

The Conversation published an article authored by Johnathan B. Santo, professor of psychology at UNO, about teaching kids social responsibility, which can reduce school bullying. Santo's article was republished by Yahoo News and numerous other outlets nationwide.

NPR featured UNO alumnus Cesar Magaña Linares, a Dreamer’s Pathway Scholar/ULOP affiliate, as part of its “Where We Come From” series sharing stories of individuals from immigrant communities of color.

KMTV reported on Union Pacific's (UP) new partnership with UNO's Office of Latino/Latin American Studies (OLLAS) to recount the history of Latino railroad workers in the metro. OLLAS is helping UP to gather oral history from community members for a project being managed by Ramon Guerra, UNO professor, and Cristián Doña-Reveco, OLLAS director.

Sioux County Daily News interviewed Seth Varner and Austin Schneider, UNO juniors, about their new adventure called "Visit939Iowa." Varner and Schneider's plan is to visit all 939 incorporated towns in Iowa this summer, documenting their journey along the way. KIWA Radio and Lyon County Daily News republished this article.

Brooke Anderson, a prospective UNO student, was featured in a KETV article listing students that received the D.J. Hero Award scholarship. Anderson plans to major in political science at UNO.

May 2021

The Omaha World-Herald recounted the James Scurlock case and how Omaha is still coming to terms with what happened about a year ago. The article featured Cynthia Robinson, Ph.D., associate professor and chair of Black Studies at UNO, who spoke about how the policing of Black bodies has always gone, only people are just now seeing it.

Oliver Pollak, Ph.D., a professor emeritus of history at UNO, published an article to the San Diego Jewish World detailing his adventure to becoming a self-proclaimed bibliophile.

c&en interviewed Joshua P. Darr, assistant professor of chemistry at UNO, who said that faculty members were already trying to improve student retention in general chemistry before he and his colleagues attended a workshop intended to develop 3D learning opportunities. Darr said that he and his colleagues have since incorporated multiple activities that emphasize 3D learning in their general chemistry courses.

The Omaha World-Herald interviewed Paul Landow, professor emeritus of political science at UNO, about the messages voters sent in last week’s city elections. Landow said the progressive candidates ran good races and had all the issues down and planned for, but the voters weren't quite with them yet.

KNEB promoted the upcoming 66^th annual Willa Cather Spring Conference. Charles Johanningsmeier, a Willa Cather scholar and professor of English Literature at UNO, is the conference’s Academic Director.

Beth Chalecki, Ph.D., assistant professor of political science at UNO and Woodrow Wilson Center Fellow, did and interview with Wilson NOW about her research into potential governance of climate-altering technologies.

The Daily Record interviewed Beth Chalecki, Ph.D., assistant professor of political science at UNO, on legal frameworks that impact climate change efforts nationally and globally.

KETV interviewed Randy Adkins, Ph.D., professor of political science, about the impacts of Congress bringing back earmarks.

KMTV spoke to Nikitah Imani, Ph.D., professor of Black studies at UNO, about how Black war heroes were often not adequately recognized for their deeds historically. There have been renewed calls to properly honor Petty Officer Charles Jackson French, a Black Navy veteran who swam through shark-infested waters to save 15 of his crewmates after the USS Gregory was destroyed by the Japanese military in WWII.

April 2021

The Omaha Daily Record published an article talking about this year's virtual Law Day luncheon sponsored by the Omaha Bar Association. The program will include a free 15-minute continuing legal education presentation by Mark Scherer, a UNO history professor.

KMTV interviewed Nikitah Imani, Ph.D., professor of Black Studies at UNO, to share context behind why a tweet published by a local radio host was so damaging and ultimately cost him his job.

Leah Butler, Ph.D., assistant professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, and Nikitah Imani, Ph.D., professor of Black Studies at UNO, spoke to KPTM to provide context and perspective around Tuesday’s verdict announcement.

The Omaha World-Herald interviewed Nikitah Imani, Ph.D., and Preston Love Jr., both of UNO’s Black Studies department, about the impact of the verdict. Imani cautioned that one outcome from one trial should not be seen as indicative of structural change, though it does bode well for accountability among law enforcement.

KMTV published a story covering Seth Varner and Austin Schneider, two sophomores at UNO, who traveled to every town in Nebraska and are now in the process of traveling to all 939 cities in Iowa. Yahoo News republished the story nationally.

The Omaha World-Herald covered the upcoming potential candidates to challenge Don Bacon for the 2nd congressional district. In the article, Randy Adkins, a political science professor at UNO, said that the 2nd congressional district is one of the most competitive in the country because both parties are well funded and have an almost equal amount of voters from each party.

WOWT interviewed Randy Adkins, Ph.D., professor of political science at UNO, about voter turnout in Tuesday’s city primary election and what can change between the primary and the general election.

97.7 KCRR published an article on Seth Varner and Austin Schneider, two UNO sophomores who decided to embark on a three-month journey to visit all 531 incorporated towns in Nebraska over the summer.

The Conversation published an article by Kristin Girten, Ph.D., assistant vice chancellor for Arts and Humanities and associate professor of English at UNO about the legacy of Beverly Cleary and how her novels challenged preexisting notions. The article has been republished by the Houston Chronicle, Yahoo! News, Idaho Press Tribune, and others.

KPTM interviewed Greg Petrow, Ph.D., associate professor of political science at UNO, about momentum from national elections carrying over into local elections taking place this week in regard to voter turnout and early voting.

The Omaha World-Herald published an article that covers the race for Omaha's next mayor. Randy Adkins, Ph.D., political science professor at UNO, said that there is little doubt that Mayor Jean Stothert will advance to the general election and the same is true for incumbents on the City Council.

Lead Stories debunks an online theory claiming that archaeologists found an underground complex made by humans over one million years ago. Rami Arav, associate professor of Religious Studies at UNO, identified the site shown in the bogus article as a Hellenistic Roman period Columbarium.

An Associated Press article about how college athletes are starting to use their voice to influence social change. Dan Hawkins, Ph.D., professor of sociology at UNO, said that they don't have a players' union behind them and therefore their scholarships can be revoked at any time, however, he's sure they realize that risk. The article was widely republished nationwide.

The Conversation published an article by Jay Irwin, Ph.D., associate professor of Sociology at UNO, on the Trans Day of Visibility, which celebrates and acknowledges the contributions made by people within the transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse communities. The article mentions an event hosted by UNO which will feature Dominique Morgan, a Black trans singer/songwriter, in a night of music and storytelling. The article has been picked up nationally by several news outlets, including the San Antonio Express-News, Yahoo! News, and others.

March 2021

A piece written by Jay Irwin, Ph.D., for The Conversation on Trans Day of Visibility has been republished numerous times by dozens of news outlets nationwide. Here locally, it was picked up by the Omaha Daily Record (print only).

The Washington Post published an op-ed co-authored by Hannah June Kim, an assistant professor of political science at UNO, on how anti-Asian hate incidents have risen dramatically and how Asian American women legislators have been speaking against anti-Asian violence on social media and other communications platforms.

KMTV interviewed Jay Irwin, Ph.D., associate professor of sociology, as part of a piece discussing reaction from the Vatican’s recent statement saying it will not bless same-sex unions.

From the Council on Foreign Relations: An op-ed by Elizabeth Chalecki, Ph.D., associate professor of international relations at UNO, discusses the need for agreement to control commons-based geoengineering, or the deliberate manipulation of Earth’s climate, drawing lessons from the failures of the Baruch Plan of 1946 which attempted world governance of nuclear weapons.

KMTV reported on UNO environmental science student Cecilia Saavedra who has worked on-campus and across the community to start urban farms, help fight food insecurity, and ensure everyone has access to healthy foods.

KMTV interviewed Jonathan Benjamin-Alvarado, Ph.D., assistant vice chancellor for Student Affairs and professor of political science at UNO, about legislation passed in Iowa that would ban training on race and sex stereotyping at public schools and universities.

Ramazan Kilinc joined a discussion on France 24 about the future of Christians in the Middle East following the publishing of his article in The Conversation. His original article was also republished locally by the Omaha World-Herald over the weekend.

The Reader interviewed Sonya Stejskal, a history teacher at UNO, about the fight to change social studies in Nebraska. Stejskal said that she isn't confident in district administrators' willingness to defend teachers against parental attacks for teaching controversial topics like systemic racism and genocide.

Cynthia Robinson, Ph.D., professor and chair of Black Studies at UNO, spoke to the Omaha World-Herald and NET Nebraska about the pain and history behind the word “plantation” following Creighton basketball coach Greg McDermott’s use of the word in a team meeting.

The Conversation published an article by Ramazan Kılınç, Ph.D., associate professor of political science at UNO, discussing the history of the Iraq’s Christian population which has dropped significantly in the past 34 years. The article has been republished by the San Antonio Express-News, Arizona Daily Star, Yahoo! News, and others.

David Manning, Ph.D., an assistant professor of Biology at UNO, was featured in an article on Phys.org about a new study, involving him and his peers, that hopes to prove that improving water quality can help to conserve insectivorous birds.

February 2021

The Omaha World-Herald spoke to Nikitah Okembe-RA Imani, Ph.D., professor of Black Studies at UNO, and Cynthia Robinson, Ph.D., chair of the department of Black Studies at UNO for an article exploring the roots of Black activism in Omaha, including information on the Black press, Malcom X and the Malcolm X Foundation, and UNO’s Department of Black Studies.

ExBulletin reports Tom Ridge, former U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, will be featured in the third installment of UNO's Chuck Hagel Forum in the Global Leadership series. Chuck Hagel, former U.S. Secretary of Defense, and former U.S. Senator from Nebraska, and Ridge will discuss the role of U.S. leadership in a changing world.

KMTV reported on a newly proposed bill in the Iowa legislature that is targeting politics at state universities by having colleges survey the political beliefs of university staff. Jonathan Benjamin-Alvarado, Ph.D., professor of political science, insists that his job is to challenge his students and that the bill is "disappointing."

News-Press Now (St. Joseph, MO) interviewed Roni Reiter-Palmon, Ph.D., and William Kramer, Ph.D., both of UNO’s psychology department, on tips for working from home successfully. Research from Reiter-Palmon and Kramer are featured in a new book.

KPTM interviewed Dana Richter-Egger, Ph.D., director of UNO’s Math and Science Learning Center, about reliability of and challenges facing various sources of energy in a story connected to the rolling outages in Nebraska and nationwide.

KMTV covered an event where community activist Preston Love Jr. received his COVID-19 vaccine recently in an effort to encourage the North Omaha community and people of color to do the same. The segment also included historical perspective on vaccine distrust from Nikitah Imani, Ph.D., a professor of Black Studies at UNO.

The Omaha World-Herald published an article on mayoral candidate Kimara Snipes after she received four major endorsements. Randall Adkins, Ph.D., professor of political science at UNO, said that major endorsements can boost candidates in crowded fields, like Omaha's mayoral race, particularly when they are well-timed.

An Omaha World-Herald article, covering Mayor Jean Stothert's campaign for a third term, included a quote from Randall Adkins, Ph.D., a political science professor at UNO. Adkins said that she's entering the race in a good position, referring to her financial edge in the mayoral race.

January 2021

Jonathan Benjamin-Alvarado, Ph.D., spoke to the Inter-American Dialogue’s Latin America Advisor about Latin American perceptions about the riots at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, Drumpf’s final actions in office, and Biden’s first actions as president.

From the Houston Chronicle: James Conyers, longtime director of the University of Houston’s African American Studies program, passed away Monday at the age of 59. The article mentions that Conyers formerly taught Black Studies at UNO.

Rough Notes recapped a legal dispute between an Omaha landlord and an insurance company, in which the insurer denied the landlord’s claim to cover costs of cleanup after his rental property was used by tenants as a meth lab. The article mentions a UNO chemistry professor provided testimony on the danger/toxicity of methamphetamine residue as part of the legal proceedings.

An Associated Press article about the odds of winning the $1B Mega Millions jackpot includes perspective from Andrew Swift, D.Sc., associate professor of mathematics at UNO, who likens the odds of winning to picking two oysters and finding a pearl in both. The article has been republished by hundreds of newspapers and television stations nationwide.

KPTM interviewed Rhonda Saferstein, Ph.D., of UNO’s Political Science and History departments on when President Biden’s executive orders, particularly those tied to battling COVID-19, will impact Nebraskans.

KPTM talked to instructors at area universities about how students were responding to President Biden’s inauguration on Wednesday. Greg Petrow, Ph.D., associate professor of political science at UNO, compared the locked down event on Wednesday to when he attended Bill Clinton’s second inauguration himself in 1997.

Time Magazine reported on divisions in Congress following the January 6 attack on the capitol. Randall Adkins, professor of political science at UNO, is quoted in the article saying that if Congress can’t cooperate after being attacked, they won’t get along in the future. The article was republished by Yahoo! News and MSN.

As part of a piece on MLK Day, the Omaha World-Herald interviewed Cynthia Robinson, chair of the Black Studies department at UNO, on the progress made and the work ahead in advocating for equality, inclusion, and justice.

KNEB and KTIV reported on an event held by the City of Norfolk and Northeast Community College in celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy. The virtual event featured Preston Love Jr., founder and director of the Institute for Urban Development in Omaha and adjunct instructor at UNO.

WOWT interviewed Preston Love Jr., adjunct instructor of Black Studies at UNO, about the legacy of MLK.

KMTV interviewed Jonathan Benjamin-Alvarado, Ph.D., professor of political science at UNO, about how states like Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin are trending more conservative and the impact of partisan politics.

An article by the Associated Press about the odds of winning the Powerball or Mega Millions includes a mention of Andrew Swift, mathematics professor at UNO, who likens the odds of winning to flipping a coin and getting heads 28 straight times. The article has been widely republished by news outlets nationwide.

From the Chronicle of Higher Education: Joseph Price, special projects director in the dean’s office for UNO’s College of Arts and Sciences has been named assistant dean of administration for CAS.

The Daily Record interviewed Randall Adkins, Ph.D., about the best terms to describe what took place at the U.S. Capitol last week.

KNEB and the Norfolk Daily News promoted an upcoming event featuring Preston Love Jr., adjunct professor of Black Studies at UNO, in commemoration of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

KPTM interviewed Jonathan Benjamin-Alvarado, Ph.D., professor of political science at UNO, about the riots that took place on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, calling the riots a form of terrorism.

The Omaha World-Herald reported on local impacts of the defense bill passed by Congress last week, mentioning provisions to enable UNMC/Nebraska Medicine to serve as a “surge hospital” after a disaster. Randy Adkins, professor of political science at UNO, said that veto overrides like the one required to pass the bill are becoming exceedingly rare.

The Washington Post is hosting a new live event series titled “New Government” which will examine the incoming Biden administration and examine critical issues facing America. Former Secretary of Defense and UNO alumnus Chuck Hagel will be taking part in the series.

The Omaha World-Herald interviewed Cynthia Robinson, chair of the department of Black Studies at UNO, as part of a piece regarding controversial City Council appointee Colleen Brennan.

December 2020

The Omaha World-Herald interviewed Cynthia Robinson, chair of the department of Black Studies at UNO, as part of a piece regarding controversial City Council appointee Colleen Brennan.

CNN published an opinion article, authored by Charles Landow, an adjunct instructor of political science at UNO, and Hagar Chemali, spokesperson for the US Mission to the UN under President Obama. The piece discussed the importance of Kamala Harris being chosen as Joe Biden’s running mate and what it means to have a woman of color as vice president-elect.

The Omaha World-Herald published an article which posed the question of whether raised levees will prevent another devastating flood at Offutt Air Force Base. Elizabeth Chalecki, Ph.D., a political science professor at UNO whose focus is climate change and national security, doesn't think the raised levees will keep Offutt dry due to climate change causing more frequent heavy rains in the U.S.

Huffington Post’s analysis of the Congressional race in Nebraska’s 2^nd District between incumbent Don Bacon and Kara Eastman includes insight from Paul Landow, assistant professor of political science at UNO, regarding the impact of high ad spending and mixed campaign messages.

LiveScience reported on the discovery of a couple buried in Israel more than 3,000 years ago. Rami Arav, director of the Bethsaida project and professor of religious studies at UNO spoke about the rarity of such a discovery.

The Omaha World-Herald spoke to Alexandrea Flanders, a member of the Winnebago Tribe and president of the Intertribal Student Council at UNO, for a piece focused on efforts to have the state ban the use of Native American-themed mascots. The article also mentions that UNO changed its mascot to the Mavericks in 1971.

The Huffington Post published an article on how progressives failed a key test in the heartland to be able to swing the vote in favor of a Democratic congressional candidate. The article included input from Paul Landow, a political science professor at UNO, who said that Eastman already had a definition and spent several millions of dollars to reinforce that definition which didn't offset the damage inflicted by Bacon and his allies.

The Daily Record reported on research by UNO doctoral students in the Industrial/Organizational Psychology program into diversity, equity, inclusion, and access efforts at Omaha organizations and businesses through the Greater Omaha Chamber’s CODE Employer Coalition.

From the Omaha World-Herald: A northwest Omaha City Council race has Sarah Kohen, a political newcomer, taking aim at two-term incumbent Aimee Melton regarding inconsistencies in approach to the city’s mask mandate. Paul Landow, political science professor at UNO, is quoted in the article regarding the role pandemic management played in the 2020 election.

The Omaha World-Herald reported on early retirement options offered to eligible faculty at UNO, UNL, and UNK. It mentions 10 faculty took advantage of the program at UNO this fall. It includes interviews with Paul Landow, Ph.D., who took advantage of the program in 2019, and Elliott Ostler, UNO Faculty Senate president, who said the program makes sense for long-term savings and gives faculty members alternatives.

From the Berkley Forum: Ramazan Kılınç, associate professor of political science and director of the Islamic Studies Program at UNO, compares islamophobia in France with antiwestern authoritarianism in Turkey & argues Emmanuel Macron approaches Islam much as Recep Tayyip Erdoğan treats the West, harming both countries.

The Daily Record reported on research conducted by UNO doctoral students, in collaboration with the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce, to study diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts within Omaha organizations.

The Conversation published a piece written by Pedro Cantisano, Ph.D., assistant professor history at UNO, regarding government and public pushback against a COVID-19 vaccine—an attitude that dates back to resistance against the smallpox vaccine in the early 1900’s. The article has also been picked up by U.S. News & World Report, Yahoo News, the San Antonio Express-News, and other outlets nationwide.

An op-ed in the Omaha World-Herald written by the state’s top elected officials mentions UNO’s NCITE and the University of Nebraska’s NSRI as two centers ready to support SPACECOM’s mission, should U.S. Space Command choose Offutt Air Force Base as its home.

The Omaha World-Herald reported on President Drumpf’s claims of election fraud and why many Republicans have not spoken out against them. Randy Adkins, political science professor at UNO, is mentioned in the article discussing what sort of fraudulent effort would be required to create the margin of victory Biden had in Michigan, for example.

The Omaha World-Herald published an opinion piece by Preston Love Jr., an adjunct professor at UNO, discussed his perspective as a candidate for U.S. Senate amid a pandemic, racial division, misinformation, attack ads, and big campaign spending.

November 2020

KIOS 91.5 talked about the human cost of immigration policy, an exhibit of a quilted map to commemorate some of the immigration-related deaths in the Sonoran Desert was what sparked such a talk. Cristián Doña-Reveco, a sociology professor at UNO, spoke at a virtual panel over migration and borders.

An opinion piece in the National Catholic Reporter discusses Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s use of the Biblical story of Jesus driving merchants and money changers from the temple in Jerusalem as an illustration of the incremental annexation of sacred space. Curtis Hutt, associate professor of religious studies at UNO, commented on the validity of the comparison within the article.

NET Nebraska interviewed Randy Adkins, Ph.D., associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, on "Consider This" to discuss the 2020 election and what we can expect in the days, weeks, and months to come.

Jody Neathery-Castro, Ph.D., chair of the department of political science at UNO, appeared on WOWT’s Heartland Focus program (on-air only).

NET Nebraska reported on an assessment by UNO researchers who found that Omaha organizations have a long way to go in terms of creating diverse and inclusive work environments.

News Channel Nebraska (NCN) interviewed Paul Landow, political science professor at UNO, who listed the downsides to tying Omaha's city election to the presidential race after talk about it was renewed.

KETV reported on comments by Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts, who supports Nebraska becoming a winner-take-all state in elections. The report references an interview with Randy Adkins, professor of political science at UNO, who pointed out that there was a scenario where Nebraska’s 2^nd District could become the 270^th Electoral College vote.

Jewish Insider reported that the American Israel Public Affairs Committee believes the new makeup of Congress largely bodes well for bipartisanship on support for the Jewish state. The article includes insight from Greg Petrow, associate professor of political science at UNO, regarding results of the Congressional race between Rep. Don Bacon and Kara Eastman.

The Omaha World-Herald reported on the passing of Amendment 1, which now forbids prison officials from using slave labor as punishment, and how 274k voters voted against making the change. Preston Love Jr., an adjunct professor of black studies at UNO, said he heard from a number of people that confusing wording of the amendment may have caused unintentional votes to keep things as is.

WOWT reported on continuing vote counts in Nebraska. Randy Adkins, professor of political science, expressed excitement over how counting in the state was able to stay on-track and move along smoothly.

Could Omaha swing the presidential race? The New York Times interviewed Paul Landow, political science professor at UNO, about the impact Nebraska’s 2^nd District can play in the election and why Omaha is politically different from the rest of the state.

KETV interviewed Randall Adkins, professor of political science, who said there are a few scenarios where Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District can play a critical role in the presidential election and become the 270th electoral vote for Joe Biden.

KPTM spoke with Jonathan Benjamin-Alvarado, professor of political science, about the impact of Biden flipping Nebraska’s 2^nd District and the general outlook of the presidential election.

The Omaha World-Herald spoke to Paul Landow, political science professor, about why local voters who cast their ballots for Joe Biden in the presidential election did not also support a Democratic candidate in the Congressional race. He said that traditional GOP voters in Nebraska's 2nd District said they were fed up with president Drumpf, but did not support a democratic congress.

Election night coverage included several UNO political science faculty. Paul Landow joined News Channel Nebraska for its election coverage, Greg Petrow, Ph.D., was a guest analysis on KETV, and Jonathan Benjamin-Alvarado, Ph.D., joined KPTM for its newscast and election coverage.

The Omaha World-Herald reported on Joe Biden securing an electoral vote from Nebraska’s 2^nd District — a flip from 2016. Paul Landow, political science professor at UNO, provided analysis on why Drumpf was unable to connect with voters in the greater Omaha area compared to the rest of the state. The article was republished by several news outlets nationwide.

Vox reported on the pivotal role the Electoral College vote awarded to Joe Biden in Nebraska’s 2^nd District could play in determining the overall winner of the presidential election. The article mentions comments Landow made to the Omaha World-Herald about the district.

The Omaha World-Herald reported on a tight 2^nd District race where Rep. Don Bacon was victorious over Democratic challenger Kara Eastman. Randall Adkins, professor of political science, was quoted in the article regarding the impact of outside money on the race.

WOWT interviewed Randall Adkins, professor of political science, about how polling in 2020 was conducted differently compared to 2016.

NBC News interviewed Randall Adkins, professor of political science at UNO on the role that Omaha and Nebraska’s 2^nd District could play in the presidential election. The article was republished by Yahoo News and MSN.

In a report by KETV on expected voter turnout and excitement, Jonathan Benjamin-Alvarado, Ph.D., spoke to how more people, including UNO students, are engaged in the political process like never before.

The Omaha World-Herald reported on efforts to reach voters across the city who may not have voted before. Randall Adkins, professor of political science at UNO, was interviewed for the article and shared that enthusiasm is high as the electoral vote from the 2^nd Congressional District is in play for the second time in history.

Adkins also spoke to the Omaha World-Herald for a piece on campaign spending in the district. He said that competition in the district has led to significant donations for both candidates from outside groups.

Paul Landow, political science professor at UNO, told the Omaha World-Herald that this election could provide evidence of whether remote outreach by campaigns can hold up against traditional door-to-door campaigning.

Pehal News (Noida, India) reported on how the pandemic has impacted those who are working their first positions on political campaigns. UNO alumna Alejandra Escobar, subject organizer with the Nebraska Democratic Party, has primarily worked from home instead of helping campaign door-to-door as she envisioned.

From The Reader: Amplify Arts will open its “Hostile Terrain 94 Nebraska” installation, which connects Nebraska stories and communities to the humanitarian crisis at the US-Mexico border, at its gallery on Friday. The exhibit was organized in-part by UNO’s Office of Latino/Latin America Studies (OLLAS).

October 2020

The Herald Times Reporter published a profile story on high school student Graysen Streblow, who wants to attend UNO after graduation to swim and major in biology, medical lab sciences or pre-med.

According to the Omaha World-Herald, Randall Adkins, a political science professor at UNO, recent polls and surveys show that for many voters the pandemic and issues related to it outweigh other concerns that have dominated past elections. The article was republished by the Norfolk Daily News.

Adkins also spoke to KMTV on why Omaha will play a big role in this year's presidential election ahead of Tuesday’s rally for President Drumpf.

The Lincoln Journal Star interviewed former Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel about the upcoming election. The photo on the story was taken at the 2019 Chuck Hagel Forum in Global Leadership, which featured Joe Biden.

CBS News interviewed Jody Neathery-Castro, Ph.D., associate professor and chair of Political Science at UNO spoke to about the state of the presidential race as President Drumpf made a campaign stop in Omaha on Tuesday. The article was republished by MSN.com.

Greg Petrow, Ph.D., associate professor political science at UNO, spoke with KETV about record early voting numbers in Douglas County as well as the key role Nebraska’s Second Congressional District could play in the presidential election.

Bachelor’s Degree Center named UNO’s undergraduate political science program as one of the top in the nation. The release distributed by PR Newswire was syndicated to numerous media outlets nationwide, including Yahoo Finance and Markets Insider.

From the Omaha World-Herald: An op-ed by Jonathan Benjamin-Alvarado, Ph.D., professor of political science at UNO, advocates for a stronger response to the threat of COVID-19 within the state’s prison system.

The Lincoln Journal Star previewed the 2020 Nebraska Senate race pitting incumbent Republican Ben Sasse against Democratic candidate Chris Janicek, Democratic write-in candidate Preston Love Jr., and Libertarian candidate Gene Siadek. The article mentions that Love is an adjunct instructor in UNO’s Black Studies department.

Roll Call examined the race for Nebraska’s Second Congressional District seat in the House of Representatives and how national parties and outside groups have spent millions of dollars in advertising locally. The article mentions Don Bacon leaning on his advocacy for research dollars for the University of Nebraska’s National Strategic Research Institute (NSRI) and includes perspective from UNO Professor Emeritus Paul Landow on how challenger Kara Eastman has matured since the two first ran against each other in 2018.

Radio Boston interviewed Danielle Battisti, an associate professor of history at UNO, about her stance on whether the US should continue to celebrate Columbus Day or begin celebrating Indigenous People's Day.

The Washington Post published an op-ed by Danielle Battisti, associate professor of history at UNO, about differing views on the celebration of Columbus Day and how the holiday is viewed by different groups.

The Hill reported on how Nebraska’s 2^nd Congressional District, including Omaha, could prove to play a pivotal role in the 2020 Presidential election. The article mentions that the district is home to UNO. Paul Landow, professor of political science at UNO, said in the piece that if Biden carries the district, Democratic congressional candidate Kara Eastman is more likely to win a tight race as well. The story was republished by MSN/Microsoft News.

Landow also discussed Eastman’s chances and how her candidacy looks different this year compared to 2018 in a separate piece by the Omaha World-Herald.

Yahoo Lifestyle and Allure reported on inequalities among NFL cheerleaders, and the barriers black women have faced in landing a spot on NFL squads – from auditions to gameday. Cynthia Robinson, Ph.D., associate professor and chair of UNO’s Department of Black Studies, was interviewed for the piece on how hairstyles play into these barriers.

The Omaha World-Herald reported on presidential election projections that show it could all come down to Omaha. A potential electoral college map published by Nate Silver shows that a recount in Nebraska’s 2^nd Congressional District could decide the election. Randy Adkins, political science professor at UNO, talked about how he teaches students about the potential for electoral college ties and how Omaha could decide a close race.

KTIC reported on the Region 5 Soil Judging Competition, which is being held remotely this year due to travel restrictions. Students from UNO compete against others from UNL, Mizzou, Iowa State, Kansas State, Minnesota, and South Dakota State.

Washington University in St. Louis published a story about two of its faculty members, alongside Chris Moore, Ph.D., UNO’s Dr. George F. Haddix Community Chair in Physical Science, using real-world examples and applications to teach high school students about concepts in chemistry.

The Norfolk Daily News interviewed U.S. Senate Candidate Preston Love Jr., an adjunct professor at UNO, about his political stances, personal life and his endorsement.

The Norfolk Daily News published an article on the four candidates for the U.S. Senate Chris Janicek, Preston Love Jr., Ben Sasse and Gene Siadek. Love is a professor at UNO while Siadeck is an alumnus.

From the Omaha World-Herald: Paul Landow, associate professor of political science at UNO, discussed the impacts of the Nebraska Democratic Party’s resolution condemning how Douglas County Attorney Don Kleine handled the James Scurlock shooting investigation.

UNMC’s Newsroom promoted the upcoming Innovation Week, which is sponsored by UNeMed and celebrates innovation and discovery at UNO and UNMC. It will be held virtually Oct. 26-29.

Politico interviewed a number of Nebraskans who would typically vote for Republican candidates, including UNO geography major Grahm Peschel, about changing their tune on Drumpf since 2016. The piece was also published by Yahoo News.

KETV reported on the first presidential debate using input from local experts such as Jody Neathery-Castro, Ph.D., chair of the political science department at UNO, who said the attacks between the candidates were more personal and less about policy. Cameron Logsdon, lecturer and speech coach at UNO, described the debate as “messy” and talked about how each candidate used body language or specific phrases/tactics to appeal and/or connect with their bases watching at home.

September 2020

KPTM interviewed Greg Petrow about the importance & relevance of the presidential debates. Petrow thinks the first debate is the most important and they can be analyzed for weeks to come.

The Nebraska National Guard is beginning its work restoring Camp Ashland following flooding in 2019. The Omaha World-Herald interviewed Elizabeth Chalecki, assistant professor of political science at UNO, about the environmental challenges facing the site and whether reconstruction would only be a short-term fix for a long-term problem. The article also mentions that Chalecki recently began a research fellowship at the Woodrow Wilson Center in Washington DC.

The Gateway covered Preston Love Jr., an activist and UNO instructor, accepting his endorsement from the Nebraska Democratic Party and announcing his candidacy for the U.S. Senate on Thursday, Sept. 10.

An article about the on the U.S. Department of Defense renewal its five-year, $92 million research contract with the University of Nebraska’s National Strategic Research Institute (NSRI) was picked up by CNN’s Newsource wire service, leading to publication by numerous affiliate stations nationwide such as KTVZ (Bend, OR), KIDK (Idaho Falls, ID), and KESQ (Thousand Palms, CA). Paul Davis, Director of the HCRC and Associate Professor of Biology, is quoted.

The Associated Press published an article on Nebraska Democrats selecting UNO Black Studies Instructor and community activist Preston Love Jr. as its candidate for the U.S. Senate race against Ben Sasse, despite Democratic nominee Chris Janicek remaining in the race. It includes perspective from Paul Landow, political science professor at UNO. The article was picked up nationwide by outlets including the Washington Post, the San Francisco Chronicle, and Yahoo News.

The Omaha World-Herald reported on Donald Drumpf Jr. visiting Omaha and western Iowa on Monday. The article includes analysis from Randy Adkins, political science professor at UNO, on what it means for the presidential and congressional races to have the Drumpf campaign targeting the area so heavily.

Numerous media outlets reported on the Nebraska Democratic Party supporting Preston Love Jr., community activist and UNO Black studies instructor, as write-in candidate for the Senate seat held by Sen. Ben Sasse. Stories appeared in the Lincoln Journal Star, KFAB, KFOR, KNEB, and others. The Omaha World-Herald’s article on the announcement also includes insight from Paul Landow, political science professor at UNO, on how Love’s candidacy may impact other Democratic nominees in other races.

National Review published an op-ed by the Real Clear Foundation that advocates for American institutions of free speech, representative government, federalism, market commerce, education, family, and religion. Carson Holloway, political science professor at UNO, is listed as a signatory on the piece.

The Lincoln Journal Star reported on an event to be held Thursday where state Democratic party leaders will announce their support for a write-in candidate rather than nominee Chris Janicek. The piece mentions that Preston Love Jr., a Black studies instructor at UNO and community activist, is among the names being mentioned as a possible write-in candidate.

Randy Adkins, professor of political science, spoke to the Omaha World-Herald about ads presidential campaigns have placed related to the Big Ten’s decision to postpone its college football schedule. The piece was republished in the Kearney Hub.

An Omaha World-Herald op-ed by UNO Black Studies instructor Preston Love, Jr. discusses the connections between past indifferences and treatment of Black citizens in America with the racial tensions seen nationwide. “’Black Lives Matter’ signs abound, but should we have hope of sustained change and reform?”

Texas Public Radio reported on Voces of a Pandemic, a collaborative effort between UNO and several other universities nationwide, to document the experiences of the Latinx community amidst the pandemic.

August 2020

Several local stations reported on UNO’s first day of classes yesterday. KMTV and WOWT interviewed Sacha Kopp, Ph.D., Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, and asked students for their reaction to changes UNO has made to keep students safe. KPTM and KETV also ran short on-air stories about UNO’s first day.

The Associated Press, and numerous media outlets nationwide, picked up an Omaha World-Herald article about how universities are adapting campus housing to slow the spread of COVID-19. The piece briefly mentions UNO.

Paul Landow, political science professor at UNO, provided perspective on the ongoing controversy surrounding U.S. Senate candidate Chris Janicek. In an interview with the Omaha World-Herald, Landow said that Janicek’s refusal to drop out of the race deprives Democrats of putting a different name on the ballot.

KMTV interviewed Jay Irwin, and Jessi Hitchins, PhD, from UNO’s Gender and Sexuality Resource Center about the difficulties and dangers trans students may face away from campus.

An editorial in the Omaha World-Herald calls for the state of Nebraska and the NU System to promote greater diversity among the workforce.

Randy Adkins, professor of political science at UNO, spoke to the Omaha World-Herald regarding the importance of endorsements in highly contested races, contrasting the importance of them in primaries against general elections.

WOWT interviewed Beth Lyon, Ph.D., assistant professor of psychology at UNO, about the role of confirmation bias when it comes to information on social media.

From KETV: James Wilson, Ph.D., a biology professor at UNO, was among those attending a school administration meeting for Papillion La-Vista schools last week, voicing concern about in-person learning for elementary students.

July 2020

An article in the Omaha World-Herald authored by Preston Love Jr., community activist and adjunct professor at UNO, mourns the passing of his dear friend, Congressman John Lewis. Love also hopes that Lewis's life will become a beacon to youth to never give up.

An Omaha World-Herald article says that Nebraska's 2nd District has shifted from "Lean Republican" to "Toss Up" due to President Donald Drumpf's declining approval ratings. Randy Adkins, PhD, a political science professor at UNO, said Democrats should be competitive with the 2nd District because the national environment currently favors them.

The Omaha World-Herald spoke with Paul Landow, a political science professor at UNO, who said Secretary of State Bob Evnen might choose to send mail ballot request cards statewide. He says this is possible is because there are more Republicans in rural Nebraska who might opt for the easier option of voting by mail.

KMTV reported on businesses in Omaha using funds awarded through PPP loans to donate to political candidates and causes. Randy Adkins, a UNO Political Science Professor, says that it isn't illegal, but it's not the intent of the PPP program.

WIS News covered Clafin University being awarded a $75,000 grant to research and develop training to enhance female entrepreneurship in family-owned businesses. The grant is a subaward from UNO's Center for Afghanistan Studies.

Bruce E. Johansen, a professor of communication and Native American studies at UNO, authored an article for the Omaha World-Herald. Johansen talked about high carbon dioxide levels becoming commonplace and calls for action against global warming.

Jonathan Benjamin-Alvarado, PhD, professor of political science at UNO, spoke with KETV about the state of the Senate race in the wake of inappropriate text messages Democratic candidate Chris Janicek admitted sending to campaign staff.

The Omaha World-Herald published an article on the honoring of 44 Nebraska students who scored perfectly on the ACT or SAT. Joshua Oarhe, an Elkhorn South High graduate, got a perfect ACT score in September 2018 and plans to study molecular biomedical biology at UNO.

June 2020

Terrie Jackson Miller, an adjunct professor in the Department of Black Studies at UNO, wrote an op-ed for the Omaha World-Herald about the intersection of black history and American history – and how you can’t have one without the other.

The Omaha World-Herald covered immigrant labor and how it has fueled the meatpacking industry in Nebraska. The article featured Gary Gernhart's UNO master's thesis "A Forgotten Enemy: Omaha Encounters the 1918 Influenza Pandemic." Citing similarities between COVID-19 and Influenza's effect on the meatpacking community.

According to the Omaha World-Herald, U.S. Senate candidate Chris Janicek plans to move forward with his campaign after texting staffers a sexually explicit joke. Paul Landow, associate professor of political science at UNO, called Janicek’s belief that he still has the best chance to unseat Ben Sasse “unrealistic.”

Preston Love Jr., community activist and adjunct professor at UNO, was interviewed by WOWT about Juneteenth. Love talked about the Emancipation proclamation and how it was a political move to sway the war. He also spoke to the Omaha World-Herald about economics and how the real change in North Omaha will start with investments in multiple citywide sectors.

A report in The Guardian on the death of James Scurlock and the history of race relations in Omaha includes perspective from Preston Love Jr., community activist and adjunct instructor of Black Studies at UNO.

Numerous local media outlets covered a listening session on Monday where members of the Nebraska Legislature's Judiciary Committee took suggestions for police reform from citizens. The event was held at the Scott Conference Center on UNO’s Scott Campus.

• From KMTV: Jay Irwin, associate professor of sociology, spoke as a concerned citizen, said that money spent on police could be reallocated elsewhere, such as to public education.
• According to the Omaha World-Herald, Clarice Dombeck, a UNO student majoring in black studies and sociology, said that more black leaders need to be at the Omaha training academy and the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center.

Cynthia L. Robinson, Ph.D., chair of the Department of Black Studies at UNO, authored an Omaha World-Herald op-ed calling white supremacy a societal cancer.

Numerous media outlets, including KMTV, KETV, WOWT, KPTM, and the Omaha World-Herald, reported on the Greater Omaha Solidarity Walk that took place on Sunday. The walk route started at 72^nd and Dodge and passed by UNO’s Dodge Campus before finishing at Memorial Park. KMTV, WOWT, KETV, and the Omaha World-Herald also reported on a march from Memorial Park to Elmwood Park held Friday near UNO’s Dodge Campus in memory of James Scurlock and in order to speak out against racial injustice.

Jonathan Benjamin-Alvarado, assistant vice chancellor of Student Success at UNO, authored an opinion piece for the Omaha World-Herald's Midland Voices about safeguarding civil rights and upholding democracy.

Cynthia Robinson, chair and associate professor within the Black Studies department at UNO, spoke to Omaha World-Herald about how her students react to the history of race in America. The article includes insight from several black leaders in the community who provide perspectives based on the different areas and organizations they impact.

Preston Love Jr., an adjunct black studies professor at UNO, authored an Omaha World-Herald article focused on topics ranging from blacks disproportionately being affected by COVID to the systematic racism that has endured in America over the years.

According to The Christian Post, an excavation site hoping to prove where the ancient fishing village of Bethsaida once stood has been flooded by record-breaking rainfall in Israel. The excavation site is led by Rami Arav, associate professor of religious studies at UNO.

KION, KMIZ, and other media outlets republished a KETV story about UNO students cleaning up in the 72nd and Dodge St. area on Sunday following protests.

According to Fox KPTM, Nikitah Imani, PhD, a professor of Black Studies at UNO, was one of the key speakers at a rally held at the Malcolm X Memorial Foundation. The protesters gathered in solidarity of the death of George Floyd and James Scurlock.

KETV reported on UNO students "hard at work" cleaning up the aftermath of the Friday and Saturday night protests. Some of the students involved in the cleanup were Kaia Phelps, a senior criminal justice and black studies major, and UNO Student Body President Jabin Moore.

Preston Love Jr., an adjunct professor of black studies at UNO, spoke about the protests that happened on Friday and Saturday with Omaha World-Herald Journalists. Love said it reminded him of the civil rights unrest of the 1960s and the protests that turned to riots.

May 2020

Richard Fellman, a former state senator and retired UNO political science professor, wrote an op-ed for the Omaha World-Herald about our history and strengths and how we can move on after this pandemic.

Sher Jan Ahmadzai, director of the Center for Afghanistan Studies at UNO, gave insight to the recent surge in violence in Afghanistan for a VOA News article. He spoke about the Taliban and a group called the IS group and how one of these might have been behind the Kabul hospital attack.

HarlanOnline.com published an article featuring five area student-athletes who competed for college track and field teams in 2020. One of these student-athletes is Heidi Hall, a biology major at UNO, who has had multiple distinctions in cross country and indoor track.

The Omaha World-Herald reported on why Ann Ashford has not endorsed Kara Eastman, who defeated her in the primary election on Tuesday. The article mentions that this does not seem indicative of a rift among the Democratic party and includes insight from Paul Landow, a UNO political science professor, who noted Ashford was a lifelong republican before recently changing parties.

KETV reported on UNO holding its first ever online commencement ceremony for graduating seniors due to the coronavirus pandemic making an in-person commencement impossible.

KMTV reported on what happened after restrictions for the 1918 Spanish flu were prematurely lifted. Mary Lyons-Carmona of the History Department at UNO gave insight into what happened during that trying time.

Cassidy Sams, Megan Hanna, Tallina Estwick, and Melanie Avelino are some of the UNO seniors mentioned on this week's KETV's Senior Shoutout.

April 2020

Harl Dalstrom, professor emeritus of history, gave insight into the blizzards of 1948 and 1949 in pieces published by the Omaha World-Herald, The Norfolk Daily News & Kearney Hub.

The Omaha World-Herald published an article on concerns of the vote on a $200 million street bond. The article included quotes from Paul Landow, professor of political science at UNO, who said the bond issue is usually easily predictable, but people are more concerned about their own family and health.

KMTV reported on the similarities between the 1918 Spanish Flu pandemic and COVID-19 in Omaha. Mary Lyons-Carmona, adjunct faculty member within the Department of History at UNO, was interviewed for the piece.

UNO Adjunct Professor Preston Love Jr. authored an opinion column that was published in the Lincoln Journal Star. His message was for Nebraskans of all backgrounds to come together and fight for communities' during the pandemic.

An article published by Egyptian Streets mentioned UNO assistant professor Lissette Aliaga-Linares' work on why street-vendor relocation policies need to be rethought.

The Omaha World-Herald interviewed Randy Adkins, a political science professor at UNO, who discussed who could be a likely challenger for the seat held by U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse.

The Omaha World-Herald published an op-ed written by Steve Langan, director of UNO’s Medical Humanities program, which speaks to how arts and humanities will help fight COVID-19.

The Gateway published a story detailing some student's thoughts on UNO moving towards remote learning.

March 2020

Phys.org and Water Online summarized an academic paper by David Manning, an assistant professor at UNO, that found there's too much nitrogen and phosphorus in U.S. waterways.

An op-ed in the Omaha World-Herald written by UNO Assistant Professor of Sociology Kelly Rhea MacArthur talks about the negative health effects of loneliness and the benefits of staying social while social distancing.

A column in The Gateway discusses the ethnic diversity of students at UNO and how students can connect and learn about other cultures.

The Omaha World-Herald reported on overcoming political bias or partisanship as the state responds to COVID-19. Randy Adkins, professor of political science at UNO, mentioned that while Americans would typically rally around the president’s cause in such a time, that’s not what is currently happening.

An op-ed written by Ramazan Kılınç, associate professor of political science at UNO, discusses the complex legacy of former Egyptian leader Hosni Mubarak and its impact on Coptic Christians in Egypt. The piece was originally published by The Conversation and then picked up nationally by the Houston Chronicle.

Students at UNO and UNL spoke with the Omaha World-Herald about the move to online courses and how university officials are hoping to ease the transition.

WOWT spoke with Randy Adkins of UNO’s Department of Political Science for a local perspective on Super Tuesday primaries ahead of Nebraska’s primary on May 12. KPTM spoke with Greg Petrow in political science on a similar topic.

Krista Testin of UNO’s Mallory Kountze Planetarium spoke with Cathy Wyatt on UNO Television’s “Consider This” program on the topic of leap years.

The Omaha World-Herald interviewed Paul Landow of UNO’s political science department about ongoing tensions between the Democratic Party at the state and Douglas County levels.

The Omaha World-Herald mentioned an upcoming panel on the Equal Rights Amendment as part of its Higher Education notes.

February 2020

The Omaha World-Herald provided coverage of John Kerry’s visit during the Chuck Hagel Forum on Global Leadership. The Kearney Hub picked up the Omaha World-Herald’s coverage as well. Also covering the event was KETV and KMTV.

UNO adjunct faculty member in the history department, Mary Lyons-Carma, wrote an Omaha World-Herald Midlands Voice op ed about the lessons that can be learned from the 1918 Spanish Flu as the world looks to combat Coronavirus.

A blog called “Long Room” highlights excavations done by UNO professor Rami Arav at the biblical site of Bethsaida.

The National Strategic Research Institute featured Paul Davis, associate professor of Biology at UNO, for his work on technologies that will protect U.S. warfighters and the nation.

Gregory Petrow, associate professor of political science, was quoted in WalletHub's recent piece about African American engagement in politics.

KETV reported on a fundraiser held for a former UNO Native American History Professor who is currently battling brain cancer.

NET Nebraska reported on the need for rural public transportation in Nebraska, which is becoming harder to find. The report includes insight from UNO Sociology Professor Lissette Aliaga-Linares on the demand for rural public transit.

An article by Bloomberg Law on legislation against high-interest payday loans includes expertise from Paul Landow of UNO’s Department of Political Science on the likelihood of Nebraska voters passing an initiative to cap interest rates.

Thomas Bragg, Ph.D., professor of ecology at UNO, spoke with Enkela Vehbiu of New Americans Media on the ecological impact and destruction left behind by wildfires in Australia.

The Daily Record reports that former U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will headline the upcoming sold-out Hagel Forum in Global Leadership at UNO.

The Omaha World-Herald published an opinion piece by Ramazan Kılınç, associate professor of political science, on the prevalence of authoritarianism and underdevelopment in Muslim communities. The piece also promotes an upcoming event featuring political scientist Ahmet T. Kuru taking place at UNO’s Barbra Weitz Community Engagement Center next week.

KIOS interviewed Dr. Lissette Aliaga-Linares, assistant professor of sociology and OLLAS faculty, on how communities of color are often underrepresented in the census and, as a result, feel the negative impacts most.

From The Reader: An exhibit at the Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts includes a video featuring John McCarty and L. LaReesa Wolfenbarger, Ph.D., founders of the Laboratory of Avian Ecology at UNO.

Local news outlets turned to the expertise of UNO faculty for perspective before, during, and after the Iowa caucuses. Barbara Pickering, Ph.D., joined KPTM in-studio; Greg Petrow, Ph.D., was a guest in KETV's studio; and Jonathan Benjamin-Alvarado, Ph.D., joined WOWT.

- Jonathan Benjamin-Alvarado, Ph.D., joined KMTV on their morning show
- The Omaha World-Herald asked Paul Landow what the technical issues and delays could mean for Iowa caucuses in the future
- Jonathan Benjamin-Alvarado, Ph.D. spoke with KETV, WOWT, KPTM, and KMTV throughout the day to talk about how the debacle could impact the Iowa caucuses long-term

January 2020

NET News interviewed UNO Political Science Professor Randall Adkins about ads airing on Omaha TV stations targeting Iowa voters ahead of next week’s Iowa caucuses.

The Omaha World-Herald and the Lincoln Journal Star reported on the announcement for UNO Hagel Forum in Global Leadership, which will feature former U.S. secretary of state John Kerry.

UNO Biology Professor James Wilson was featured by Course Hero for his class making examples of ghosts, Bigfoot, mermaids, and local legends to encourage students to think more like scientists.

A radioactive dinosaur skull originally discovered in Utah by UNO professor George Engelmann has been revealed to be a new species of Allosaurus from the Late Jurassic period. The finding was reported by numerous nationwide outlets including CNN, Phys.org, EurekAlert!, and Popular Mechanics.

A biography for UNO Assistant Vice Chancellor of Student Success Jonathan Benjamin-Alvarado, Ph.D., was featured as part of the American Security Project’s Adjunct Fellows.