May 2018 News Release Archive
UNO, Zoo Initiative Provides K-12 Teacher Support
May 30, 2018A math teacher learning circle hosted by UNO and the Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium provides engagement and community support for local area teachers.
UNO Biomechanics Student Named 2017-2018 Buffett Scholar
May 25, 2018Jordan Wickstrom, along with her faculty mentors, shared her research and described its implications for the early childhood field.
Mavericks Earn ITA Community Service Award
May 25, 2018The Omaha women's tennis team has earned the Intercollegiate Tennis Association's Central Region Community Service Award.
Ahrens Breaks New Ground with Spot in D1 Championship
May 25, 2018Senior Stephanie Ahrens became the first Omaha track & field athlete to qualify for the NCAA Championship in the Division I era.
UNO Health Services Update
May 24, 2018The University of Nebraska Omaha is finalizing an agreement with Nebraska Medicine to assume responsibility for UNO’s Health Services under a new partnership.
Karo Garcia: Student Athlete, Veteran, Maverick
May 24, 2018A May 2018 graduate with a degree in physical education, Karo Leon-Garcia was recently profiled in the Columbus Telegram for her commitment to her team and her country
UNO Names Bari Marshall Employee of the Month for May
May 22, 2018Bari was nominated by her peers for her teamwork and commitment to students.
Freshman Earns Place at Fulbright Summer Program
May 21, 2018Brian Lacy, a finance, banking and real estate major, is one of just 60 students in the country selected to participate in a three-week summer program in the United Kingdom
University of Nebraska Issues 2018 Global Engagement Report
May 18, 2018The University of Nebraska has released a broad summary of successes across the campuses in bringing the world to Nebraska and vice versa.
Graduate Profile | Virginia Gallner
May 18, 2018Virginia Gallner, a Council Bluffs native, is not just a UNO honors student, she is also a refugee advocate, public speaker, music teacher and folk singer.
Graduate Profile | Nigeena Rahmanzai
May 18, 2018Nigeena Rahmanzai is looking to make a change in her community both locally and globally.
Graduate Profile | John Patrick Nicholson
May 18, 2018Despite just being a sophomore, Nicholson was selected for his unwaivering Maverick Spirit.
Graduate Profile | Harim Won
May 18, 2018Harim Won is a Maverick who had big dreams from an early age.
Graduate Profile | Hameidah Alsafwani
May 18, 2018Hameidah Alsafwani was born in Oklahoma, raised in Saudi Arabia, but is committed to giving back to the state of Nebraska.
Graduate Profile | Fatah Mir
May 18, 2018Abdul (Fatah) Mir hopes to work in law enforcement after graduating.
Graduate Profile | Danny Ventura
May 18, 2018Danny Ventura dreamt of going to college while spending most of his life in Dodge and Fremont, Nebraska.
Graduate Profile | Brittny Escamilla
May 18, 2018Brittny Escamilla made the jump from the west coast to Nebraska for a very particular reason.
Graduate Profile | Beth Myers
May 18, 2018Beth Myers, a PK-12 music education major, can’t wait to share the joys of making music with her future students.
Graduate Profile | Audra Langer
May 18, 2018A double major in both Math and French may seem like an odd pairing, but for soon-to-be graduate Audra Langer, both teach a unique language and are key to improving the lives of others around the world.
Graduate Profile | Ashton Dugan
May 18, 2018Ashton Dugan was born with a rare disease, but she isn’t letting it hold her back.
Graduate Profile | Antonio Campbell
May 18, 2018A Bellevue native, Antonio Campbell is committed to giving back to his community.
Graduate Profile | Alex Zuehlke
May 18, 2018Alex Zuehlke has always loved being a student. Soon, he’ll take that love of education into the classroom as a teacher.
Flag Lowering for Victims of Texas Shooting
May 18, 2018Gov. Pete Ricketts has requested all U.S. and Nebraska flags be flown at half staff to honor the victims of the tragedy in Santa Fe, Texas
MavSYNC Will Shutdown on May 24
May 17, 2018Be sure to export any information from your MavSYNC account prior to the May 24 shut down.
Mavericks Garner Three NCAA Public Recognition Awards
May 17, 2018The Mavericks tied for the second-most programs in the league to garner the honor.
Senior Vice Chancellor Reed to Retire at End of 18-19 Academic Year
May 15, 2018After 36 years at UNO, Senior Vice Chancellor B.J. Reed plans to retire on May 31, 2019
Important Notice On New Insurance Providers
May 15, 2018Pending approval of the Board of Regents, the University's benefits providers will change beginning Jan. 1, 2019.
Faculty Senate/Staff Advisory Council 2018 Banquet Highlights
May 15, 2018Recipients of the Employee of the Year Award, Staff Advisory Council Award, and the Spirit of Service Award were recognized at the banquet, May 10.
Update on Internationalization at UNO and UNMC
May 14, 2018Chancellor Jeffrey Gold sat down with Drs. Jane Meza and Jody Neathery Castro to discuss internationalization efforts at both campuses.
UNO Professor Among Tribute to Women Honorees
May 14, 2018The WCA's Tribute to Women Awards recognizes local women's impact on the community.
Flag to be Lowered in Honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day
May 14, 2018Governor Pete Ricketts has announced that all U.S. and Nebraska flags are to be flown at half-staff on Tuesday, May 15, 2018, in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day; May 15.
Metro Announces Updates to ORBT Project
May 10, 2018Metro announced Thursday the bus rapid transit project (ORBT) will break ground in Fall 2018, and finalized the route, opening in Fall 2020.
EAB Water Shutdown May 12-13
May 10, 2018Construction work will impact water service to the Eppley Administration Building May 12-13.
Chelsea Clinton Speaks at UNO
May 10, 2018Former First Daughter and best-selling children's author Chelsea Clinton spoke before a crowd of just over 100 people at the "Stronger Together" conference on Thursday, May 10.
UNO, UNMC Students Team for Outreach to Youth
May 09, 2018The students led small groups of high school students through a morning activity about breast cancer and an afternoon activity on skin cancer.
The Maverick Minute | ASU President Michael Crow
May 07, 2018Chancellor Jeffery Gold sits down with ASU President Michael Crow, who received a UNO Honorary Degree at the May 2018 Commencement, to chat about innovation in Higher Education.
Congressmen Bacon, Carbajal Visit UNO
May 07, 2018On Monday, May 7, Congressman Don Bacon (R-NE) and Congressman Slaud Carbajal (D-CA) made a visit to UNO as part of a three-day bipartisan exchange
John Patrick Nicholson: A True Maverick
May 06, 2018UNO sophomore John Patrick Nicholson served as the College of Information Science and Technology marshal at UNO's May Commencement on Friday, May 4. Nicholson was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer this past March.
Flying Mavs Earn Top 10 Finish Nationally
May 06, 2018The student flight team earned its highest national ranking ever at the 2018 National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) SAFECON competition
Student Commencement Stories: May 2018
May 04, 2018Congratulations to our newest graduates! At the heart of every Maverick is a story that is still being written.
ASU President Gives UNO Commencement Remarks
May 04, 2018The president of Arizona State University, Michael Crow, delivered remarks at UNO's morning commencement ceremony and received an honorary degree.
A Message from President Hank Bounds
May 04, 2018An end-of-the-year thank you message from University of Nebraska President Hank Bounds.
UNO Student, Alumna Earn Fulbright Honors
May 02, 2018UNO senior Judah Broekemeier and UNO alumna Rani Taborek Potter will spend the 2018-2019 academic year overseas thanks to Fulbright teaching assistantships