February 2018 News Release Archive
February 2018 Monthly BRT Update
February 28, 2018Regular updates on the work of the Budget Response Teams.
The Maverick Minute | Chancellor's Commission on the Status of Women
February 28, 2018Chancellor Gold talks with Dr. Mary Perkinson, co-chair of the Chancellor's Commission on the Status of Women.
Former UNO Athletic Director Passes Away
February 26, 2018The UNO community says goodbye to former Athletic Director Don Leahy.
Campus Rec Switches to Wellness Bringing Better Social Media Content to UNO and Community
February 26, 2018Campus Rec Switches to Wellness Bringing Better Social Media Content to UNO and Community
Proposed New Policy: Regulations on the Use of University Facilities and Grounds
February 22, 2018A proposed new policy is open for review and comment.
Mavericks Celebrate Extraordinary Omaha Women
February 19, 2018An exhibit at the Durham Museum, the result of a partnership between the museum, the Department of History and Service Learning Academy, is open through Sunday, July 29
Alumna Credits Support, Opportunities in Chasing Dream
February 19, 2018University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) alumna Sapphire Andersen has wanted to be a lawyer since she was a child.
Flags to Fly at Half-Staff to Honor Victims of Florida Tragedy
February 15, 2018All U.S. and Nebraska flags will fly at half staff until sundown on Monday, Feb. 19, in honor of the victims of the tragedy in Parkland, Florida.
Faculty Research Awards
February 15, 2018An event developed to recognize the efforts of faculty pursuing external funding.
A Message From the President
February 15, 2018An update on legislative and budget planning from President Bounds.
University of Nebraska's Work Growing the State a Focus of Budget Hearing
February 14, 2018Testifiers praised the University of Nebraska's work growing Nebraska on Wednesday, Feb. 14, in front of the Nebraska Legislature's Appropriations Committee.
New Student Organizations | Spring 2018
February 14, 2018Check out some of UNO's newest student organizations.
Campus-Wide Named Chairs or Professorships
February 14, 2018Several named chairs and professorships exist that recognize faculty excellence. Nominate or apply by March 1.
A 'defining moment in Nebraska's history'
February 14, 2018University of Nebraska President Hank Bounds was joined by other University supporters in asking members of the Legislature's Appropriations Committee to make affordable, excellent higher education a priority for Nebraska's future.
French Consul General Visits UNO, UNMC
February 13, 2018French Consul General Guillaume Lacroix said he hopes to "build bridges" between France and Nebraska during a recent visit.
Chancellor Gold Outlines Examples of Possible Budget Responses
February 12, 2018Chancellor Gold spoke Monday at a campus forum to discuss the impact of state's budget shortfall.
UNO Experts Discuss Super Bowl Commercial Hits and Misses
February 08, 2018We caught up with UNO marketing and public relations experts to find out which commercials made a splash, and which ones missed the mark.
NU Names New International Travel Insurance Provider
February 06, 2018The selection will ensure more consistent and cost-effective coverage across all NU campuses.
UNO Named Top Public University for Military, Veteran Students Studying Cybersecurity
February 05, 2018Military Times has announced its 2018 list for the "Best for Vets" higher education cybersecurity programs, with UNO's program being selected as the nations top option at a public university
World-Herald Highlights NBDC’s $496.5 Million Total Economic Impact
February 01, 2018A new economic analysis finds that Nebraska businesses served by Nebraska Business Development Center, housed at UNO, created or retained an estimated 1,858 direct jobs in Nebraska in 2017.
Wengel Named Assistant Vice Chancellor for Campus Wellness at UNO and UNMC
February 01, 2018Dr. Steven Wengel, who has served as chair of the University of Nebraska Medical Center Department of Psychiatry for nearly 14 years, has been named to the newly created position of Assistant Vice Chancellor for campus wellness for UNO and the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
UNO Psychology Professor Selected for American Psychological Association Fellowship
February 01, 2018Roni Reiter-Palmon has been selected for a Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) fellowship.