April 2018 News Release Archive
Faculty Fellows Positions Available
April 09, 2019Faculty fellows are experienced and empowered faculty committed to cultivating service learning; applications due April 28.
April 2018 Monthly BRT Update
April 27, 2018Regular updates on the work of the Budget Response Teams.
Summer Program Allows Students to Gain Skills, Give Back to State
April 27, 2018Three UNO students spent the summer serving areas of rural Nebraska.
Social Work Students Present Research Findings at Memphis Conference
April 27, 2018Four UNO students presented research at the Social Work Symposium in Memphis, TN.
Omaha South Students Get Coding Crash Course At UNO
April 27, 2018Over 200 students from Omaha South High came to UNO to participate in "Coding As A Second Language," an event facilitated by the Hispanic Heritage Foundation.
Disabilities Survey
April 27, 2018You are invited to take part in a research study about the perceptions of individuals with disabilities on UNO's campus.
I/O Psychology Program Nationally Ranked for Interdisciplinary Work
April 26, 2018UNO is excited to announce that the university’s I/O Psychology program has been nationally ranked in two categories. The main focus of the ranking was interdisciplinary work in which UNO was ranked among the top five.
Parking Restrictions Near PKI April 26, 27
April 24, 2018An on-campus event will restrict parking lot access near the Peter Kiewit Institute
Timely Warning Bulletin | Incident at Baxter Arena
April 20, 2018The UNO Department of Public Safety (UNODPS) has determined circumstances exist that members and guests of the UNO campus community should be aware of. Please read this notification for additional information.
Africa Summit Sparks Enthusiasm
April 20, 2018The forum provided for information-sharing and collaboration among faculty, staff and graduate students who have an interest in Africa.
Michael Hilt Hired as CFAM Dean
April 19, 2018Hilt, who has served as interim dean of the college since last July, will become just the second CFAM dean since the college’s formation in 2006. Pending approval from the University of Nebraska Board of Regents, Hilt will begin his term as dean on July 1.
Updates to Eppley Administration Building Construction
April 19, 2018UNO Facilities has shared new information regarding ongoing construction and re-model projects taking place at the Eppley Administration Building
The Maverick Minute | Father Joe Taphorn
April 19, 2018Chancellor Jeffrey Gold sits down with the Newman Center's Father Joe Taphorn to talk about the center and it's housing and campus life it offers to UNO students.
Flag Lowering for James Wood
April 19, 2018The UNO flag will be lowered for UNO retiree James Wood who recently passed away.
Students Use Social Media to Combat Hate
April 18, 2018A group of UNO honors students are hoping a new effort will combat biases against refugees
Input Needed for Printing and Copying Guidelines
April 18, 2018The Print/Copy BRT is conducting a user survey to inform its development of printing and copying guidelines; deadline is May 7.
Flag Lowering for Former First Lady Barbara Bush
April 18, 2018Flags will remain lowered through Saturday evening.
Emergency Preparedness Survey
April 18, 2018Members of the UNO community are encouraged to help the University of Nebraska Public Policy Center, along with the Douglas and Sarpy County Emergency Management Agencies, with a survey on emergency preparedness; deadline is April 30.
Access to Blackboard Ended on June 30, 2018
April 18, 2018On June 30, Blackboard was completely phased out and Canvas is now the single Learning Management System here at UNO.
Online Course Development Grants Now Available
April 17, 2018Instructors may be compensated for the time they spend developing online courses.
New Student Body President, Vice President Sworn In
April 16, 20182018-2019 Student Body President/Regent Renata Valquier Chavez and Vice President Benji Fountain were sworn into office on Monday, April 16.
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society Inducts New Members
April 15, 2018On Monday, April 9, a group of 86 students and staff were inducted into UNO's chapter of the Phi Kappa Phi honor society.
TRIO Project Achieve Inducted Into EducationQuest Hall of Fame
April 12, 2018The Hall of Fame recognizes students, individuals and organizations that help achieve EducationQuest's mission of improving access to higher education in Nebraska.
Campus Encouraged to Report Potholes as Repair Work Continues
April 12, 2018If you see a pothole, please report it to the appropriate facilities offices.
UNO Ombuds Survey
April 11, 2018Are you aware of the resources available to employees at UNO?
UNO Names Amy Skolaski Employee of the Month
April 11, 2018Amy Skolaski has been named April's Employee of the Month.
Search Opens for Vice Chancellor of Business, Finance and Business Development
April 11, 2018The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) and University of Nebraska - Medical Center (UNMC) have opened a national search for a joint Vice Chancellor of Business, Finance and Business Development.
Alsafwani Finds Fit in Emergency Management
April 11, 2018Switching majors nearly three years into her college career turned out to be a blessing for Hameidah Alsafwani.
14th Annual Ten Outstanding Young Omaha (TOYO!) Teens Award Winners Announced
April 10, 2018UNO, in partnership with the Omaha Jaycees and Village Pointe Shopping Center, are excited to announce the recipients for the 14th annual Ten Outstanding Young Omaha Teens award (TOYO! Teens).
UNO Awarded the 2017 Tree Campus USA Recognition
April 09, 2018In an effort to support sustainability efforts on campus, UNO met the five criteria needed to receive the distinction.
MavForensics Earns Ninth-Consecutive Top-10 National Ranking
April 09, 2018UNO's competitive speech earned a No. 6 finish for the second straight year
Biomechanics/Biotechnology Student Named Goldwater Scholar
April 09, 2018Samantha Sack is the third student in UNO history to earn a Barry Goldwater Scholarship Award, one of the nation’s most prestigious academic awards.
Collaboration is Theme of UNO Hackathon
April 08, 2018UNO joined DOD innovation accelerator MD5 and the Nebraska Applied Research Institute for a multi-day Hackathon event hosted at PKI
National Health Care Decision Day
April 06, 2018The Department of Gerontology encourages people to think about their advanced directive while they are in good health; April 16.
UNO Theatre Offers BOGO Faculty & Staff Tickets
April 12, 2018UNO Faculty and Staff have access to discounted tickets to UNO Theatre's "Marat/Sade" show on April 12.
Ambassadors Forum Provides Insight, Opportunities for Students
April 05, 2018Four former U.S. ambassadors visited the UNO campus on Wednesday, April 4, to discuss modern foreign policy with students and members of the public
Volunteers Needed for Mobility Study
April 04, 2018The Biomechanics Research Building is looking for healthy volunteers to participate in a mobility study.
Governor Signs Budget Package; President Bounds Thanks Supporters
April 04, 2018Gov. Pete Ricketts on Wednesday signed the state budget package approved by the legislature with no vetoes. Under the budget, the University of Nebraska's funding will be reduced about $11 million in the current year, and next year's appropriation will be cut about $6 million.
UNO Faculty Named Top Teaching, Engagement Award Winners
April 03, 2018University of Nebraska President Hank Bounds announced the 2018 winners of the university’s most prestigious awards for teaching, research and engagement.
Budget Package Clears Final Round of Legislative Debate, Heads to Governor's Desk
April 03, 2018The Nebraska Legislature on Tuesday gave final approval to the state budget package, including adjustments to the University of Nebraska’s funding for 2017-18 and 2018-19.
Warming Named Next Omaha Men's Soccer Head Coach
April 02, 2018Omaha Vice Chancellor for Athletics Trev Alberts announced the hiring of Bob Warming as the next head coach of the Omaha men's soccer team.
UNO Alumnus Explores the Earth's Interior
April 02, 2018Michael Walter, Ph.D, is a 1985 UNO graduate, is the new director for the nation's premier research laboratory specializing in the physics and chemistry of deep-planet interiors
The Fried Academy Aims To Facilitate Important Conversations On Campus
April 02, 2018The Sam and Frances Fried Academy was created in hopes that Omaha will one day become a hub for Holocaust and genocide studies.
Flag Lowering for Victoria Lohman
April 02, 2018The UNO flag will be lowered for UNO retiree Victoria Lohman who recently passed away.
Idaho State University College of Science and Engineering Names Scott Snyder as New Dean
April 01, 2018Idaho State University has named Scott Snyder as the new dean for the College of Science and Engineering. UNO leadership will work on a transition plan and announce in the near future.