2020 News Release Archive
Omaha Nonprofit Executive Praises UNO's Professional Programs
December 15, 2020Teresa Negron, Executive Director of You Turn, is one of 12 professionals that make up the 2020 cohort of UNO's nationally-accredited Certified Public Manager program.
Aviation Institute’s Alumni Award Winner is a Business Development Expert
November 30, 2020Graduates from UNO’s College of Public Affairs and Community Service (CPACS) are found all over the nation leading others and sharing their expertise.
Wear Black, Give Back: Huge Success for UNO’s College of Public Affairs and Community Service
November 30, 2020The Wear Black, Give Back Campaign was record-breaking for the UNO College of Public Affairs and Community Service (CPACS).
UNO’s School of Criminology and Criminal Justice Creates Innovative Victimology and Victim Studies Research Lab
November 20, 2020As one of only a few similar labs in the country, this lab will enhance student learning opportunities and professional development.
Social Work Awards First Student Spotlight Award
November 17, 2020The Grace Abbott School of Social Work named their first-ever Student Spotlight Award winner, Heather Spaur.
Criminal Justice Professor Received 2020 Victimology Career Achievement Award
November 04, 2020Emily Wright, Ph.D., of the UNO School of Criminology and Criminal received the honor from the Division of Victimology.
UNO's Department of Gerontology introduces the Master of Arts in Gerontology
October 28, 2020A hectic year has not stopped the UNO Department of Gerontology from making waves and big changes to their degree programs.
Access the Experts: CPACS Features
October 28, 2020From preparing for public health disasters to distinguishing the signs of someone experiencing domestic violence, faculty members within the College of Public Affairs and Community Service have answers.
College of Public Affairs and Community Service: Fall 2020 Updates
October 28, 2020Despite the challenges 2020 presented, the UNO College of Public Affairs and Community Service continues setting the bar for public service excellence in the Midwest and beyond.
Social Work Alumni Award Winner is a Cultural Intelligence Expert
October 23, 2020This year’s Grace Abbott School of Social Work’s Alumni Award Winner, Nicky Clark, is a subject matter expert on cultural intelligence and immigrant populations.
The UNO Department of Gerontology introduces the Master of Arts in Gerontology
October 20, 2020A hectic year has not stopped the UNO Department of Gerontology from making waves and big changes to their degree programs.
SPA Professional Program Offerings for 2021
October 19, 2020In need of a refresh? Explore the many new offerings from the UNO School of Public Administration's Professional Programs.
CPACS Alumni Awardees Named for 2020
October 08, 2020This year's CPACS Alumni Awardees are diverse, civic-minded, and revolutionary to the field of public service.
Criminal Justice Professor Named 2020 Early Career Award Winner
September 30, 2020Justin Nix, Ph.D., of the UNO School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, recently received an honor from the American Society of Criminology.
CPACS Alumni Awardees are Outstanding, Civic-Minded Leaders
September 29, 2020Two outstanding, civic-minded alumni have been named recipients of this year’s CPACS Alumni Award: Jason M. Melton and Michelle Zych.
Eikenberry Selected as Fellow by the National Academy of Public Administration
September 28, 2020UNO’s School of Public Administration Professor, Angela Eikenberry, Ph.D., was recently selected as a Fellow by the National Academy of Public Administration.
Retired Director of UNO’s Social Work Program Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
September 28, 2020Dr. Amanda Randall received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Nebraska Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers.
Nancy Kelley Appointed to UNMC Interprofessional Academy of Educators
September 22, 2020Kelley, a UNO social work professor, will join a community of scholars who are dedicated to serving their peers.
CPACS Enrollment at an All-Time High
September 09, 2020UNO’s College of Public Affairs and Community Service experienced record-breaking enrollment this semester.
UNO Criminal Justice Professor Gains National Exposure as Expert on Policing
August 31, 2020UNO Criminology and Criminal Justice associate professor gains national exposure as an expert on policing.
CPAR Raises the Profile of Statewide Research
August 31, 2020The UNO Center for Public Affairs Research continues making impactful strides statewide.
UNO Division of Continuing Studies Scores New Partnership with Air Force Education
August 31, 2020UNO’s Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies (BMS) Degree is the newest partner with the Air Force’s Education and Training Command.
2020 NCJR Annual Report Now Live
August 31, 2020The 2020 Nebraska Center for Justice Research (NCJR) Annual Report was just released.
Successful Virtual Space Camp Launched Amid Social Distancing
July 29, 2020A new initiative from NASA Nebraska Space Grant + EPSCoR launches in light of social distancing.
Theatre Enthusiast and Division of Continuing Studies Alumna Named Recipient of the CPACS Alumni Award
July 29, 2020An impressive Omaha community leader who also doubles as an actor, director, and alumna of the Division of Continuing Studies (DCS) was named this year’s recipient of the CPACS Alumni Award.
CPACS Introduces Diverse Group of New Faculty
July 29, 2020The College of Public Affairs and Community Service (CPACS) is proud to announce new faculty hires this fall.
Goodrich Scholar, Community Leader Named Recipient of the CPACS Alumni Award
July 01, 2020Aileen Warren, Associate Vice Chancellor for Human Resources at UNO and UNMC, Goodrich Scholar and Omaha community leader has received the 2020 CPACS Alumni Award.
School of Criminology and Criminal Justice Gains News Coverage in Wake of National Protests
July 01, 2020Faculty experts within the UNO School of Criminology and Criminal Justice have gained national exposure on policing in response to national protests.
UNO School of Public Administration Announces New Partnership with NextGen Service
July 01, 2020The new partnership aims to expand public service learning experiences for undergraduate students.
Ask Me Why I Care | Public Service Stories
July 01, 2020It’s more important now than ever to serve in the public service field.
Public Administration Graduate Students Navigate Front Lines of COVID
June 08, 2020For many students in UNO's Master of Public Administration program, coursework and classroom lessons are helping them support their communities during the pandemic.
Two Outstanding Gerontology Alumnae Receive CPACS Alumni Award
June 01, 2020Two outstanding alumnae of the Department of Gerontology are recipients of this year’s CPACS Alumni Award: Marcia Adler and Esther Okamkpa.
2019-2020 CPACS Annual Report Now Live
June 01, 2020Catch the highlights from another successful year within the UNO College of Public Affairs and Community Service.
School of Criminology and Criminal Justice Scholarship and Award Recipients 2020-2021
May 07, 2020UNO’s School of Criminology and Criminal Justice annually recognizes community leaders and students who excel in the field and in the classroom.
UNO’s Emergency Management Named Among Top Programs in 2020
April 29, 2020The University of Nebraska at Omaha’s (UNO) Emergency Management and Disaster Science program was recently ranked No. 8 in the nation by Affordable Schools: 20 Best Affordable Online Bachelor’s Emergency Management Degree Programs in 2020.
Two-Time UNO Alumna Awarded the CPACS Hubert Locke Distinguished Service Award
April 29, 2020An esteemed two-time UNO alumna, and very active member of the community, Betty G. Foster, PhD, was named this year’s recipient of the Hubert Locke Distinguished Service Award.
Graduating CPACS Student Spotlight: Justine Barton
April 29, 2020The UNO College of Public Affairs and Community Service (CPACS), is thrilled to announce the recipient of the 2020 Division of Continuing Studies Dean’s Award: Justine Barton.
UNO's Sam Walker Serves as Expert in Chicago Policing Efforts
April 01, 2020UNO School of Criminology and Criminal Justice's Professor Emeritus, Sam Walker, Ph.D., serves as an expert in Chicago's civilian-led policing efforts.
UNO Graduate Programs Ranked Among Best in Field Again
March 17, 2020The UNO College of Public Affairs and Community Service continues to be the home to nationally ranked graduate school programs, according to the 2021 U.S. News & World Report rankings.
Remote Learning: College of Public Affairs and Community Service
March 16, 2020The UNO College of Public Affairs and Community Service is here to serve our students, faculty, staff, and community. Catch the latest updates on how the College continues to serve our students remotely through the Coronavirus.
MSW Program Now Fully Online
February 12, 2020The Master of Social Work Program is now easier than ever to fit your personal and professional goals.
Nebraska Center for Justice Research 2019 Adult Justice Report
February 11, 2020The Nebraska Center for Justice Research (NCJR) of the UNO College of Public Affairs and Community Service (CPACS), just published the 2019 Adult Justice in Nebraska Report.
Interest in Public Service Degrees Continues to Climb
February 06, 2020The College of Public Affairs and Community Service continues to experience significant increases in enrollment, and an increased interest in the field of public service.
Goodrich Scholarship Application Deadline | March 1
February 06, 2020The Goodrich Scholarship Program application process is now open; applications due March 1.
Student Commencement Stories: CPACS
January 13, 2020Our CPACS graduates join the ranks of hundreds of thousands of UNO alumni from the university's 110-year history including educators, professional athletes, four-star generals, senators, actors, business owners and beyond who have continued to break barriers and carve out their own Maverick story.
POSTPONED: Begin with the End in Mind
November 26, 2019The UNO Department of Gerontology invites you to our upcoming Begin with the End in Mind Series; March 20.