May 2019 News Release Archive
Two UNO Faculty Chosen for Community Engagement Research
May 31, 2019Two UNO faculty have been chosen to participate in the Campus Compact Midwest Region Engaged Scholars Initiative.
The Maverick Minute | Former Student President Renata Valquier Chavez
May 31, 2019Renata Valquier Chavez, who served as the UNO Student Body President and Student Regent in 2018-19, chats with Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D.
Alberts on Baseball, Softball Facility Plans
May 31, 2019A message from Trev Alberts, vice chancellor for athletic leadership and management and director of intercollegiate athletics.
University of Nebraska Names First Female President
May 30, 2019The University of Nebraska Board of Regents made history by naming Susan M. Fritz, Ph.D. as interim president-elect.
Need Technology Assistance? Visit the MavTECH Help Center
May 30, 2019To better align with other campus services, the UNO Help Desk will now be known as the MavTECH Help Center. MavTECH services are available to all UNO students, faculty and staff.
Chancellor Gold Congratulates Interim President Fritz on Historic Appointment
May 30, 2019Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., chancellor of UNO and the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) extended his congratulations and support to Susan Fritz, Ph.D., on her appointment as interim president-elect of the University of Nebraska system.
UNO Partnership Boosts Safety and Efficiency for Rural Nebraska Public Transit
May 29, 2019What started as a small project with a few student workers has evolved into a fully-featured web application that helps nearly 60 rural public transit agency managers across the state stay on top of state and federal reporting requirements.
Flag Lowering for Jack Hill
May 29, 2019The UNO flag will be lowered for UNO retiree Jack Hill who recently passed away.
Bret Blackman Appointed Vice President and CIO
May 29, 2019Pending approval from the Board of Regents, Blackman will assume his new role on July 1.
Nebraska Legislature and Gov. Ricketts Approve the State Budget Package, Including the NU Funding
May 28, 2019The Nebraska Legislature and Gov. Pete Ricketts passed into law a two-year state budget package that will fund core needs of the University of Nebraska and keep tuition affordable for NU’s 52,000 students.
Disaster at the Heart of Art Exhibition Featuring UNO Professor’s Artwork
May 28, 2019Tragedy and, in response, how communities come together to help those in need are themes at the focus of artwork created by UNO art and art history assistant professor Jave Yoshimoto.
Scott Scholars Earn Degrees, Are Ready to Make an Impact in Nebraska
May 24, 2019Luke Zwenger of Bellevue, Nicole Aschoff of Norfolk and Ryan Ernst of Columbus all earned degrees this May thanks to the support of the Walter Scott, Jr. Scholarship Program.
IS&T Research on Identifying Fallen Service Members Focus of Department of Defense Visit to UNO
May 23, 2019Defense POW/MIAA Accounting Agency Director Kelly McKeague visited the UNO campus on Friday, May 17, to learn more about an ongoing project from faculty and research at the College of Information Science and Technology.
Flying Mavericks Once Again Finish in the Top 10 at National Competition
May 21, 2019For the second year in a row, the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO)’s competitive student aviation team finished in the top ten at the 2019 National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) SAFECON competition.
State Budget Package Earns Final Legislative Approval, Heads to Governor’s Desk
May 21, 2019If signed, the budget would fund the request NU submitted to policymakers last fall for state appropriation increases of 3% in 2019-20 and 3.7% in 2020-21.
Biomechanics Research Building Closed May 20-24
May 20, 2019Due to construction, the UNO Biomechanics Research Building will be temporarily closed.
VPN Changes to Take Effect May 19
May 15, 2019Information Technology Services will consolidate virtual private network (VPN) services at several University of Nebraska locations, including UNO, into one single VPN; May 19.
The Maverick Minute | Student Body President/Regent Aya Yousuf
May 14, 2019UNO Student Body President and Student Regent Aya Yousuf chats with Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D.
The Maverick Minute | Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs B.J. Reed
May 14, 2019Senior Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs B.J. Reed reflects on his time at UNO with Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D. before retiring in May.
Flag Lowering for Police Officers Memorial Day
May 14, 2019Police Officers Memorial Day and Police Week were created to express the unending gratitude to our Nation’s law enforcement officers.
Computer Science Alumnus Represents UNO, Nebraska at Nation's Capital
May 13, 2019Ryan Ernst, who recently graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, was invited to present his undergraduate research to state representatives in Washington, D.C.
UNO, Blackburn Students Help "Get the Word Out"
May 10, 2019UNO students are helping students from the Blackburn Alternative Program develop their presentation skills for a podcast based on a recent exhibit at the Joslyn Art Museum.
UNO Magazine: Renaissance Role Playing
May 09, 2019How one UNO professor is helping bring the past back to life.
UNO Magazine: Professors Who Play
May 09, 2019The doctors of music in Strauss aren’t the only ones on campus who can touch the right keys. In every UNO college are professors who play brass, string, percussion and other instruments.
UNO Magazine: Getting Serious About Kid Play
May 09, 2019Playing isn't just about having fun — it's critical to learning and development, say UNO's Professors of Play.
UNO Magazine: Game Play
May 09, 2019From preparing students for careers in the gaming industry to using games in patient rehab, UNO is going to work with video game play.
UNO Magazine: Board Games and Bonding
May 09, 2019Criss Library started collecting board games several years ago and has since amassed dozens of titles.
UNO Magazine: A Place to Play
May 09, 2019From an extracurricular activity to an established department. Theatre has deep roots at UNO.
State Budget Clears First Round of Debate
May 09, 2019The Nebraska legislature took a key step forward on funding core NU system needs to help keep tuition affordable through 2021.
Flag Lowering for John Leed
May 09, 2019The UNO flag will be lowered for UNO retiree John Leed who recently passed away.
Chancellor Gold: UNO, UNMC, Nebraska Medicine Boost State's Economy
May 09, 2019Chancellor Gold discusses UNO, UNMC and Nebraska Medicine's significant, and ongoing, contributions to the state of Nebraska.
Flag Lowering for Robert Butler
May 07, 2019The UNO flag will be lowered for UNO retiree Robert Butler who recently passed away.
UNO Names Traci Fullerton Employee of the Month
May 06, 2019Traci was nominated by her peers for her organization and adaptability.
Student Commencement Stories: May 2019
May 03, 2019Congratulations to our newest graduates! At the heart of every Maverick is a story that is still being written.
President’s Op-Ed: Commencement Season a Reminder Workforce is State’s No. 1 Issue
May 03, 2019It’s commencement season at the University of Nebraska – a time for us to celebrate the achievements of thousands of young people who are about to start a new chapter in their lives.
Appropriations Committee Funds NU request
May 03, 2019The Legislature's budget-writing committee on Thursday released its final recommendation for the 2019-21 state budget, including funding for the University of Nebraska that virtually matches the request NU submitted to policymakers last fall.