2013 News Release Archive
Student PR Firm to Host 'Santa Paws' Fundraiser
November 24, 2015MaverickPR, UNO's student public relations firm, is hosting its seventh annual Santa Paws event for metro-area pets
UNO Student Earns National Award for Cancer Research at STEM Conference
November 24, 2015Biology student Brittany Conroy earned First Place at this year's Sigma Xi Student Research Conference for her work on cellular modeling and its benefits in early-detection of blood-based cancers.
Howard G. Buffett Book Tour Includes UNO Stop
November 24, 2015The son and grandson of Omaha businessman Warren Buffett will be on the UNO campus Friday, Nov. 8.
Student Art Showcase Nov. 24 - Dec. 21
November 24, 2015Seventeen students from UNO's BFA and BASA programs are showcasing their final thesis projects before graduation.
Roskens Gift Establishes UNO College of Education Deanship
November 24, 2015Two names synonymous with excellence in education are now permanently associated with the University of Nebraska at Omaha College of Education’s leadership.
Aviation Students Earn Spot in National Competition
November 24, 2015For the fifth straight year the UNO student aviation team, the Flying Mavs, will compete nationally after finishing second in their region at the National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) competition.
UNO Dean Earns Third Emmy
November 24, 2015Gail F. Baker, dean of the College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media at UNO, recently earned her third Emmy Award for her work on a feature-length documentary on race.
World's Largest Community Engagement Library to be Housed at UNO
November 24, 2015The Barbara A. Holland Collection for Service Learning and Community Engagement will include 10,000-plus volumes of research and be maintained by the Criss Library
UNO Nation's Top Public University for Vets
November 24, 2015UNO was named the top public university and the second-ranked university overall for military friendliness in 2014 by the Military Times.
First Set of Approved Partners Named for New Engagement Center at UNO
November 24, 2015UNO has announced today the results of its first round of applications for space at our new Community Engagement Center as well as the deadline for new applications.
UNO PR Students, Advisor Earn National Awards
November 24, 2015MaverickPR, UNO's student-run PR firm, was recognized as one of the nation’s best during the 2013 National Conference for the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA).
Omaha Students Organize Art Exhibition of Muralist Louis Grell
November 24, 2015Famed muralist Louis Grell, an Iowa native, has had his artwork showcased all over the United States, but never in one place - until now.
Online Services Downtime Dec. 27 & 29
November 24, 2015On Friday, Dec. 27, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Dec. 29 from 8 a.m. to noon, most UNO online services will be unavailable due to the upgrade of the campus border routers.
Baker Lecture Series Kicks Off with Cather Lecture
November 24, 2015Andrew Jewell (UNL) will present a program on Willa Cather on Nov. 7, at 7 p.m.
UNO Professor Releases Findings on Gender Roles
November 24, 2015A new paper published by a group of UNO scientists has clearly shown that 'science' has no rigid proscriptions for what male and female roles are.
Service Learning Partnership to Send Students to Boarding School Museum
November 24, 2015Students participating in the UNO Service Learning Academy project Sacred Circle will spend Tuesday, October 29 with South High Magnet School students at the Genoa Indian Boarding School Museum in Genoa, Neb.
Renowned Thomas Jefferson Scholars to Visit UNO Oct. 30
November 24, 2015Two of the nation’s most influential Thomas Jefferson scholars will visit UNO on Wednesday, Oct. 30.
Williams Named President of NASPAA
November 24, 2015The director of UNO's School of Public Administration is now head of the world’s largest accrediting body for public affairs programs.
Spanish Brass in Concert at UNO Nov. 24
November 24, 2015Spanish Brass, the world-renowned brass ensemble, will perform on Nov. 24 at 7 p.m. in the Strauss Performing Arts Center.
Mammel Hall Commons Gets New Name
December 17, 2013In honor of a gifts made to UNO, Mammel Hall's atrium is dedicated to real estate developer Ted M. Seldin
Free HPER Facility Access for Military Until Jan. 31
December 12, 2013UNO's School of HPER along with MaV USO have announced that, through Jan. 31, the HPER building will be free to any active duty military member on leave
UNO Alumni Assoc. Earns Regional Awards
December 10, 2013The UNO Alumni Association was recognized for its work over the last year with 11 regional awards from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE).
Commencement Ceremonies Celebrate Work of 1,200
December 10, 2013UNO's 2013 December Commencement will take place on Saturday, Dec. 21, during two ceremonies, which take place at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. inside the Lee and Helene Sapp Fieldhouse
Information Science Students Host High School Hackathon
December 06, 2013Student group NULLify invites Omaha high schools to compete for prizes in hackathon
Midtown Gallery to Feature UNO Student Artwork
December 04, 2013Eight art students from UNO will open a self-curated exhibit at a Midtown gallery space beginning Saturday, Dec. 7.
UNO Professors Nominated for Literary Prize
December 03, 2013UNO's Miles Waggener and Art Homer are nominated for the 2015 Pushcart Prize, which celebrates the best literature during the previous year from small press publications
UNO Students Earn State Department Scholarships to Study Abroad
December 02, 2013Darcy Covert and Michael Owen will be traveling for the Spring 2014 semester thanks to $5,000 scholarships from the Department of State.
Gift to Benefit UNO's STEM Initiatives
October 17, 2013A donation from the Kahn Family Foundation will create the Sophie and Feodora Kahn Professorship in Biology.
Nebraska Council on Economic Education Celebrates 50 Years
October 15, 2013Started in 1963, the Nebraska Council on Economic Education helps promote the importance of economic education in Nebraska and Iowa K-12 schools
Students Give Back to Community During Fall Break
October 15, 2013More than 800 students will be giving up their Fall Break to help 20 different nonprofit organizations during Three Days of Service.
Students to Survey Council Districts for UNO Service Project
October 14, 2013Elementary, Middle and High School students will team with political science students from UNO to survey Omaha’s city council’s districts