2019 News Release Archive
YSEALI Institutes on Civic Engagement in 2019
December 10, 2019The Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) wraps up a busy year of activities in 2019. Learn more about the YSEALI Institutes and Alumni Summit in Vietnam.
International students celebrate the Fall Semester
December 09, 2019Fall 2019 was full of awesome engagement opportunities for international students, with more to come in the Spring.
Accepting Applications for Andy Award for International Journalism
December 09, 2019A total of $5,000 will be awarded to one or more news organizations or individual reporters who propose the best plans to cover a global story of importance to Nebraskans; deadline is Jan. 31.
11th Annual Gildersleeve Know Your World Lecture
November 20, 2019Omar Torres Fernández, Dean of International Business at Universidad Anáhuac Xalapa presents: Sustainable Development Goals for Higher Education: Universidad Anáhuac Xalapa; Nov. 20.
Faculty-Led Education Abroad Program Deadlines Approaching
November 05, 2019Are you thinking about what classes you want to take next semester? Have you thought about how your major works on a global perspective?
Join us for Café Internationale, Nov. 21
November 21, 2019Our annual International Programs Open House, in celebration of International Education Week.
Dombeck, A Double Major In Black Studies & Sociology Reminisces On Her Nene Field Ambassador Scholarship
October 29, 2019As a double major in Black Studies and Sociology, Clarice Dombeck felt like everything aligned perfectly when she was awarded the 2019 Nene Field Ambassador Scholarship to travel to Dakar, Senegal.
Advancing the Frontiers of Public Tertiary Education Conference
October 03, 2019UNO's International Programs unit hosted the one-week conference for academic leaders from five institutions of higher education in Nigeria.
IPD Program trains faculty from Hainan Medical University
September 19, 2019Faculty enjoyed professional training, research, and cultural excursions through UNO's International Professionals Development Program.
Center for Afghanistan Studies expands reach across Central Asia
September 18, 2019New projects and connections led by the efforts of Center Director Sher Jan Ahmadzai have impacts in Afghanistan and beyond.
ILUNO Program welcomes six Fulbrighters
September 18, 2019Students from around the globe study Intensive Language at UNO thanks to the Fulbright Program.
2019 Study Abroad Fair
September 18, 2019Challenge yourself in a brand new way by studying abroad! With over 1,000 study abroad options, Education Abroad can help you take your education global.
Students from Shizuoka, Japan embark on 40th Anniversary Tour
August 15, 2019The group will spend two weeks practicing English, touring Omaha, staying with host families, and touring Western Nebraska and South Dakota.
UNO Welcomes Chinese Students from GCC
July 15, 2019A dual degree program between UNO and Guangzhou College of Commerce launches this summer and fall.
UNO Environmental Science Junior receives Gilman Scholarship to study in the Netherlands
July 05, 2019Delia Hill has high hopes to change the development of urban planning in Omaha with the help of her study abroad experience in the Netherlands and the Benjamin A. Gilman scholarship.
UNO Business Administration student is awarded prestigious fellowship
June 05, 2019Studying abroad has a reputation for being life-changing, to the point where it impacts students desire to go abroad again. For Kelsey Nekl, this couldn’t be truer.
University of Nebraska Releases 2019 Global Engagement Report
April 30, 2019The University of Nebraska's 2019 Global Engagement report highlights the work of faculty, alumni and programs across the University's four campuses.
Trio of UNO Students Selected as Fulbright Recipients
April 30, 2019Gabriela Amador (College of Education), Paige Cody (Arts and Sciences) and Samantha Sack (College of Arts and Sciences / College of Education) will spent the next academic year as teaching assistants in Spain, Taiwan and Peru.
Applications for 2019-2020 Global Diplomats Now Open
April 09, 2019Interested in meeting international students and learning about other cultures? Apply to be a global diplomat!
UNO Studio Art student receives Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship to study abroad
April 08, 2019Getting an education abroad is an important decision to make, especially when navigating program options and finances. However, Kyliesha Peak is living proof that despite out of control circumstances, going abroad can be possible for anyone.
Workshops on Intercultural Learning in Education Abroad hosted by University of Nebraska
April 11, 2019Research on education abroad demonstrates the central role of ‘cultural mentoring’ to help students develop intercultural awareness and competence, especially as they study and live in increasingly diverse environments, and engage in the global workplace after graduation.
UNO alumnus receives scholarship for Japanese graduate program
February 27, 2019As Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “Life is a journey, not a destination.” For Jorge Nieto, this quote rings particularly true when reflecting on his path to academic success.
Meet a Career Diplomat
February 25, 2019Annie Pforzheimer, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, will talk to students about her experiences in the Foreign Services on February 25.
Open House
January 25, 2019Still considering adding studying abroad to your academic career? Whether you want to go abroad for two weeks on a faculty-led program with fellow UNO students or adventure independently for an entire academic year (or anything in-between), we have the right option for you.
Scholarship Spotlight: Ellie Sjogren
December 18, 2018Ellie Sjogren, a junior in the College of Education, was awarded the 2018 Nene Field Ambassador Scholarship to Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Poland.