August 2018 News Release Archive
UNO Professor Discovers Prehistoric Species
August 31, 2018Professor George Engelmann discovered a new species of pterosaur, more commonly referred to as pterodactyls, at a dig site in Utah.
Faculty Research Part of National Discussion on Reaction to High-Profile Deaths
August 31, 2018A study from Paige Toller, associate professor of communication, highlights the taboo of speaking ill of the dead does not always apply in online forums
UNO Ombuds Survey
August 30, 2018Are you aware of the resources available to students at UNO?
Legislative Candidate Davis Visits UNO
August 30, 2018Legislative candidate Davis stopped on campus to discuss UNO's STEM efforts within Omaha as well as public budgeting and financial management.
Legislative Candidate Hunt Visits UNO
August 29, 2018Hunt discussed the importance of UNO's support of small businesses and the work at UNO that is helping Nebraska edge towards the forefront of the STEM field.
UNO Celebrates #BeKind Day
August 27, 2018Omaha leaders spoke at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) on Friday, Aug. 24, putting a focus on kindness.
Flag Lowering for Senator John McCain
August 27, 2018All U.S. and state flags will be lowered until Sunday, Sept. 2, in honor of Arizona Senator John McCain, who passed away on Saturday, Aug. 25.
Evans to Lead Campus Security, Public Safety
August 23, 2018Charlotte Evans has been named interim chief of police/director of campus security and public safety for UNO, UNMC and Nebraska Medicine, effective immediately.
Alumna Living Her Dream As Designer, Entrepreneur
August 23, 2018Hannah Nodskov, founder and CEO of Hannah Caroline Couture, is debuting a new line at this year's Omaha Fashion Week.
Changes Coming to Mail Service Operations
August 22, 2018UNO Mail Services will be adjusting its window hours and moving to centralized points of mail delivery and pick up
August 2018 Monthly BRT Update
August 22, 2018Regular updates on the work of the Budget Response Teams.
UNO INBRE Scholars Get Hands-On Experience
August 21, 2018Juniors Timothy Rezineck, Andrew Pham and Camille Larson had the unique opportunity this summer to work in science labs alongside experienced researchers
Flag Lowering for David Hinton
August 21, 2018The UNO flag will be lowered for David Hinton, whose 34-year career included serving as dean for the College of Public Affairs and Community Service and College of Information Science and Technology
The Maverick Minute | Doug Ewald
August 20, 2018Doug Ewald, Vice Chancellor for Business, Finance and Business Development for UNO and UNMC, speaks with Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold about his new role in this Maverick Minute.
Quality of Care Focus of New Nebraska Medicine, UNO Collaboration
August 20, 2018Nebraska Medicine has assumed management of UNO Health Services in a new collaboration aimed at long-term enhancement of the quality of care available to UNO’s campus community.
Student Workers Help Bookstore Run Smoothly
August 17, 2018Abby Kane, John Kramer and Taylor Schulz are all Mavericks. They are also all employees of the UNO Bookstore, one of the many on-campus employment opportunities at UNO.
Flag Lowering for James B. Johnson
August 17, 2018The UNO flag will be lowered for former faculty member James B. Johnson who recently passed away.
College Homepages Get New Look
August 17, 2018UNO’s effort to continually improve its website user experience moved forward with a new homepage design for all six colleges and the CEC.
UNO Announces New Recruitment Campaign: Access to Exceptional
August 16, 2018The new semester will bring a new undergraduate recruitment campaign to the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO): Access to Exceptional.
UNO Shuttle Tracking App Goes Live
August 15, 2018A new mobile app and online portal will riders to track campus shuttles and better plan for intra-campus travel.
UNO Adds Office of National Scholarships, Fellowships
August 15, 2018The Office of National Scholarships and Fellowships has been created to assist students with applying for highly-competitive support from national organizations and foundations
Legislative Program Analyst Tenopir Visits UNO
August 15, 2018Tenopir met with campus leaders on the progress of campus projects and construction.
Baxter Arena's Clear Bag Policy
August 15, 2018Going forward, any bag taken into a ticketed event at Baxter Arena will need to be transparent plastic
Recap of UNO, NU Leadership Updates From Summer 2018
August 14, 2018A summary of key leadership personnel changes that have taken place between the end of the Spring 2018 semester and start of Fall 2018 semester
Higher Learning Commission Reaffirms Accreditation of UNO
August 14, 2018The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) has officially reaffirmed its accreditation of the University of Nebraska at Omaha.
Flag Lowering for Kimberly Meeks
August 14, 2018The UNO flag will be lowered for UNO retiree Kimberly Meeks who has passed away.
New Video Highlights Public Safety Resources
August 13, 2018The UNO Department of Public Safety has produced a new video to help educate the campus about its services
Zoo Provides College of Education With Opportunities for Research, Partnerships
August 10, 2018Research from teacher education professors has helped Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium enhance its new Children's Adventure Trails exhibit
Changes to Roles, Responsibilities Within Division of Student Success
August 10, 2018A select number of staff within the Division of Student Success have updated their roles and responsibilities
Beadle Receives Grant to Study Caregiver Stress
August 10, 2018UNO professor Janelle Beadle, Ph.D. was awarded a Great Plains IDeA-Clinical Translational Research Network Scholars grant.
UNO Pikes Earn Top Chapter Recognition In North America
August 08, 2018At the 2018 Pi Kappa Alpha International Convention, Delta Chi Chapter was recognized as being in the top 10 percent of all Pi Kappa Alpha Chapters across the United States and Canada.
UNO Employee, Afghan Refugee Helped by Education Seeks Opportunities for Others
August 07, 2018Hanif Sufizada joined UNO's Center for Afghanistan Studies in February 2018, but his ties to UNO, and the Center, go back more than 30 years
Poeschl Serving as Interim Executive Director of University Communications
August 07, 2018Emily Poeschl will serve as interim executive director of the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) Office of University Communications while the search for a new executive director progresses.
Legislative Candidate DeBoer Tours UNO
August 07, 2018DeBoer discussed UNO STEM programs and their impact on students, among other topics.
UNO Names Kirsten Omoto Employee of the Month
August 06, 2018Kirsten was nominated by her peers for her hard work and dedication to her office and the veterans it services.
NHL Profiles Former Maverick Jake Guentzel
August 06, 2018A recent feature story published by NHL.com focuses details the life and successes of Jake Guentzel, a Stanley Cup champion with the Pittsburgh Penguins and former forward for the Mavericks hockey team.
Regents Approve 2019-21 Budget Request
August 03, 2018The University of Nebraska would receive state funding to cover core needs like health insurance, utilities and general operations under a two-year budget request approved Friday by the Board of Regents.
Omaha Area Teachers Attend Law Workshop
August 03, 2018The workshop was created to help promote civic literacy and to help teachers better understand the courts and judicial process.
Dan Kenny Earns Board of Regents KUDOS Award
August 03, 2018The ITS Software Developer was presented with the award on Aug. 3.
The Maverick Minute | Aim for the Stars
August 02, 2018Connie O'Brien, director of the Aim for the Stars, speaks with Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold about the summer science and math camp in this Maverick Minute.
James Pottorff Named Vice President and General Counsel
August 01, 2018Pottorff will begin at NU on Sept. 10, pending approval of the Board of Regents.
Aviation Student Earns Top National Scholarship
August 01, 2018Maddy Petry, a University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) aviation student, recently earned a top national scholarship provided by Alpha Eta Rho International and sponsored by Mesa Airlines.