2016 News Release Archive
Faculty Focus: Sandra Rodríguez-Arroyo
December 23, 2016Sandra Rodríguez-Arroyo, assistant professor of Teacher Education, discusses the importance of readying future educators for teaching English language learners
Dr. Becky Pasco Recognized with Distinguished Service Award
December 23, 2016Dr. Becky Pasco, a long-time fixture in UNO's Library Science program was recently recognized with a Distinguished Service Award from the Nebraska School Librarians Association
Millions in Funding Will Help Fight Artery Disease
December 12, 2016A $2 million grant to UNO is funding first-of-its-kind research that could have an enormous impact on the more than 8 million Americans affected by peripheral artery disease.
Alumna Gives $100,000 to Support Early Childhood Education Students
December 09, 2016The Montessori Foundation of Nebraska and its president, UNO alumna Dr. LaVonne Plambeck, have given $100,000 to provide scholarship and fellowship awards to students enrolled in the UNO College of Education.
Reaching Incarcerated Youth
November 16, 2016A joint project between the Library Science program and Papillion’s Sump Memorial Public Library brings book bundles to incarcerated teens
STEM Leadership Team and Citywide STEM Ecosystem Effort Recently Honored
November 09, 2016University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) STEM Leadership Team and Citywide STEM Ecosystem effort honored at the 17th annual Engagement Scholarship Consortium (ESC) Conference
UNO Athletic Training Student Completes Dream Internship with Green Bay Packers
October 25, 2016University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) Athletic Training Student, Takeaki Ando, recently completed a dream internship with the Green Bay Packers.
Biomechanics Researcher Finds Shoe Stiffness Impacts Energy Use
July 19, 2016A new study led by a University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) researcher shows one key element of shoe design can significantly impact the energy cost of walking.
Watch: Dr. Neal Grandgenett is 2016 OTICA Award Recipient from NU System
May 25, 2016A new study led by a University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) researcher shows one key element of shoe design can significantly impact the energy cost of walking.
Watch: Dr. Elliott Ostler is 2016 IDEA Award Recipient from NU System
May 25, 2016A new study led by a University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) researcher shows one key element of shoe design can significantly impact the energy cost of walking.
Sping 2016 Commencement
May 25, 2016Congratulations to our recent alumni who graduated this spring at Baxter Arena!
Read: Instructional Coach Ferial Pearson's Letter to Educators
May 25, 2016Congratulations to our recent alumni who graduated this spring at Baxter Arena!
Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, UNO Join STEM Learning Initiative
May 24, 2016Congratulations to our recent alumni who graduated this spring at Baxter Arena!
Biomechanics: The Future in Motion
April 11, 2016UNO's newest department, and its students, are making Omaha the nation's destination for movement and mobility research.