June 2018 News Release Archive
Connect. Take Care. Get Help. A Reminder of Campus Resources
June 01, 2020UNO stands ready to assist the Maverick community - at any time - with important resources for students, faculty and staff because we hear you, we see you, and you are welcome here.
Update Made to Purchasing Guidelines
June 29, 2018Purchasing requirements for the university have changed following an adjustment made by the federal government
Engage Workshops Available
June 29, 2018With the transition from MavSYNC to Engage complete, all faculty, staff, and students are now able to log into the new system and set up their profiles. This new system has better tools and a more user friendly interface.
Board of Regents Approves New Insurance Providers
June 29, 2018The University of Nebraska Board of Regents on Thursday approved changes to the university’s insurance providers beginning Jan. 1, 2019.
Regents Approve 2018-19 Operating Budget
June 28, 2018The University of Nebraska Board of Regents on Thursday approved a 2018-19 operating budget that holds spending growth to near zero as NU implements significant cuts while simultaneously working to grow its impact on Nebraska’s economy and quality of life; President Bounds: "Our interest is in growing this university."
Regents Approve Munroe-Meyer Institute’s Move to Scott Campus
June 28, 2018On Thursday, June 28, the University of Nebraska Board of Regents approved the move and rebuilding of the Munroe-Meyer Institute for Genetics and Rehabilitation from its existing location on the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Omaha campus to the former First Data building on Pine Street, located on the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s Scott Campus.
UNO Alum Receives Prestigious Scholarship
June 27, 2018After graduating from UNO, Mavericks go on to do great things. Recent biotechnology graduate Harim Won is a perfect example.
Freeman-Wakefield Receives International Recognition for Work With Nebraska Communities
June 27, 2018Ellen Freeman-Wakefield, public programs director for UNO's School of Public Administration, was recently recognized as "Institute Director of the Year" by the International Institute of Municipal Clerks
Flag Lowering for David Thorndike
June 27, 2018The UNO flag will be lowered for UNO retiree David Thorndike who recently passed away.
College Choice Ranks UNO Gerontology Programming Among Best in Nation
June 27, 2018The University of Nebraska at Omaha has been ranked as having some of the best gerontology programming in the country.
UNO Young Alumni Academy Application
June 26, 2018Members selected to the academy have unique networking and professional development opportunities while developing stronger connections to each other and with UNO.
UNO Program Helps Connect High School Students With Government Leaders
June 26, 2018The Nebraska Civic Leadership Program annually helps high school students from across the metro get first-hand experiences with how their local, state and federal governments work
UNO Planetarium Operator Joins Girl Scout Team at Intensive NASA Workshop
June 26, 2018One of UNO’s own has been given the chance to work alongside NASA scientists to find a way to bring STEM opportunities back to the girls of Nebraska.
Flag Lowering for Margaret (Peggy) Mainelli
June 26, 2018The UNO flag will be lowered for UNO employee Margaret (Peggy) Mainelli who recently passed away.
Handshake Replaces UNO Career Connect As Off-Campus Student Employment Resource
June 25, 2018Handshake gives students and alumni access to hundreds of different job and internship listings in the Omaha metro and nationwide.
Community Engagement Spotlight | The Goodrich Scholarship Program
June 25, 2018Goodrich Scholarship Program staff members collaborate with Partnership 4 Kids to bring middle school students to a career fair at UNO.
Community Engagement Spotlight | Ryan Spohn, Ph.D.
June 25, 2018Ryan Spohn, Ph.D., is the Director of the Nebraska Center for Justice Research (NCJR) in the College of Public Affairs and Community Service (CPACS).
Community Engagement Spotlight | Phil Witt, Ph.D.
June 25, 2018UNO faculty Phil Witt, Ph.D., and his wife Angie were recognized for their efforts to support refugees in the Omaha community.
Community Engagement Spotlight | Katherine Scarpello
June 25, 2018Katherine Scarpello's inspiration began three years ago in a service learning course.
Community Engagement Spotlight | Communication Studies Across the Globe
June 25, 2018Abbie Syrek, M.A. and Cameron Logsdon, M.A., and several UNO faculty are helping pave the way for communication studies in Afghanistan.
Political Science Student Nationally Recognized for Impact on Campus, in Community
June 22, 2018Sandy Griffin was recently recognized as a 2018 Newman Civic Fellow by Campus Compact
New Minor in Biomechanics Available for Students
June 22, 2018The Department of Biomechanics has announced a new academic minor option available for undergraduate students interested in the study of human movement
UNO Student Group Invites Community to Aksarben Picnic
June 27, 2018UNO organization “Room at our Table” invites members of the Omaha community to join them for a community picnic; June 27.
Cuts Hold Spending Growth to Zero In Proposed 2018-19 University Budget
June 21, 2018President Bounds expresses concern about upcoming two-year budget cycle: ‘Our options for managing further cuts are limited.’
Think Tank to Bring Clinical Innovation to Fruition
June 15, 2018Thang serves as a bridge between UNMC's Department of Emergency Medicine and potential partners at UNO's Peter Kiewit Institute.
The Maverick Minute | PRIDE Month
June 15, 2018Chancellor Jeffrey Gold sits down with the Director of UNO's Gender Sexuality and Resource Center, Jessi Hitchins, to discuss PRIDE Month.
UNO Names Larry Adler Employee of the Month for June
June 12, 2018Larry was nominated by his peers for his hard work and attention to detail.
UNO Students Finish Third in National Counter-Extremism Competition
June 08, 2018A University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) student organization finished third in a national competition leveraging social media to counter extremism.
NOTICE: Phishing Attempt at NU Campuses
June 08, 2018A convincing phishing email was sent to many email users at the Omaha, Kearney and Lincoln campuses.
New Voicemail System
June 08, 2018Following a new voicemail system implementation on June 8, users will need to activate their new accounts.
Mom to Earn Degree 11 Years After First UNO Class
June 08, 2018Originally enrolled as a freshman in 2007, Danielle Goodwin carved her own Maverick path in earning her degree
UNO Researchers Help Identify New National Biology Curriculum Standards
June 07, 2018Researchers from across three UNO colleges joined a national team to help incorporate biotechnology into natural science classrooms
Recommendations Regarding the Chancellor's Transition Process and the UNO Strategic Plan and Process
June 07, 2018Chancellor Gold asked the UNO Strategic Planning Committee to review the transition process and determine what could be incorporated into the strategic plan and unit level planning processes.
University of Nebraska Defense Research Institute Earns New Five-Year, $92 Million Contract
June 06, 2018The contract helps position UNO as a national leader in research and development to combat terrorist groups and to keep the United States and its allies safe.
Owen Takes New Role at Buffett Early Childhood Institute
June 06, 2018Erin Owen, executive director of the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) Office of University Communications and assistant to the chancellor for communications, will take on a new role Aug. 16 as the Buffett Early Childhood Institute’s Director of Communications and Marketing.
UNO Flags to Be Lowered for Hubert Locke
June 05, 2018On Wednesday, June 6, UNO flags will be lowered in memory of Hubert Locke, the founding dean of the College of Public Affairs and Community Service (CPACS)
New Job Posting System Coming
June 04, 2018UNO Career Connect - UNO's online job and internship board for off campus positions - will be changing to the Handshake platform this summer.
Phase-in of Concur Software for Travel Reporting to Begin July 1
June 01, 2018University of Nebraska faculty and staff are advised that campuses will begin transitioning to Concur, a new software system designed to streamline travel expense reporting, on July 1.
Graduate Student Has Passion For Science in the Lab, in the Community
June 01, 2018As a second-year graduate student, Matthew Baker is not only working to uncover how our brains work, but also how to ensure federal science funding remains a national priority