June 2019 News Release Archive
Joe Hayes Earns Board of Regents KUDOS Award
June 28, 2019Hayes accepted the award at the Board of Regents meeting on June 28.
Students Begin Flood Serviceship Projects
June 27, 2019The flood serviceship program is funded by a $250,000 investment from the University of Nebraska system.
College World Series Brings Substantial Economic Impact to Omaha, says UNO Professor
June 25, 2019The Omaha World-Herald recently interviewed Chris Decker Ph.D., professor and chair of the Department of Economics in UNO’s College of Business Administration about the economic impact of the College World Series.
University Communications Announces Leadership Updates
June 25, 2019Sasha Thurin welcomed as new Director of Marketing; Sam Petto named Director of Editorial & Media Relations.
Changes to Support Services Take Effect July 1
June 25, 2019Operations formally under UNO Support Services will be assigned to different units within the Division of Business and Finance.
Minimal Tuition Increases Highlight Lean 2019-20 University Budget
June 21, 2019The proposed 2019-20 budget, which will be considered by the Board of Regents at its June 28 meeting, preserves the university’s affordability with two years of minimal tuition increases while keeping spending flat at a time of ongoing fiscal restraint.
UNO Athletic Trainers Gain Valuable Experience In the Field and On the Field
June 21, 2019Tyler Gregurich and Jacqui Gutierrez may not be the ones sporting jerseys or gloves, but they are right in the middle of the action at the 2019 College World Series.
Flag Lowering for Nebraska State Trooper Jerry Smith
June 21, 2019Governor Pete Ricketts has ordered all U.S. and Nebraska flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of the passing of Nebraska State Trooper Jerry Smith.
International Students Encouraged to Review Updated Health Insurance Waiver Requirements
June 20, 2019Criteria for waiving coverage has been updated to bring the University of Nebraska more in line with other institutions across the country and ensure that international students have quality coverage when healthcare needs arise.
UNO Student One of 12 Minority Fellowship Program Awardees Nationwide
June 18, 2019UNO student Michael Herndon was selected to receive one of 12 fellowships awarded to students from underrepresented groups who plan to pursue their Ph.D. in political science.
Forbes Names UNO a Top 10 Nebraska Employer
June 18, 2019The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) is one of the Top 10 Best Employers in Nebraska, according to research by Forbes.
The Maverick Minute | Common Reader Experience
June 17, 2019Dr. Lucy Morrison joins Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D. to discuss the Common Reader Experience, which eases incoming students’ transition to college through small-group discussion, curricular assignments, and co-curricular programming based around a single book.
UNO Professor Uses Data to Correctly Predict College World Series Winner
June 13, 2019UNO associate professor Andrew Swift D.Sc. used data from the NCAA baseball regular season to predict the winner of the 2019 College World Series.
Covering the Greatest Show on Dirt
June 12, 2019Eight teams have paved "the Road to Omaha." Tune into MavRadio.FM for play-by-play action of the College World Series.
UNO Professor Helps Social Services, Law Enforcement Work with Amish, Mennonite Communities
June 10, 2019A University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) professor is helping professionals in New York bridge the gap between modern society and the growing number of nearby Amish and Old Order Mennonite communities.
University Rolling Back Out-of-Pocket Increases for Student Insurance
June 10, 2019University of Nebraska President Hank Bounds has announced plans to alleviate increased out-of-pocket student health insurance costs.
Timely Warning June 8, 2019
June 08, 2019Please read this notification for information on an indecent exposure incident, including campus resources and safety advice.
Heath Mello Named Interim Vice President for University Affairs
June 06, 2019Mello will assume his new role on July 1, pending approval by the Board of Regents.
Ralston Teacher Honored with Dual Enrollment Award
June 03, 2019The Office of General Education and Dual Enrollment presented Jamie Honke with the award during its annual luncheon.