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Student Leaders Reflect on a Year of Challenges, Triumphs One Year into COVID-19 Pandemic

Jabin Moore and Vanessa Chavez Jurado share their thoughts on a year unlike any other.

Student Body President Jabin Moore and Student Body Vice President Vanessa Chavez Jurado

Student Body President/Regent Jabin Moore and Student Body Vice President Vanessa Chavez Jurado

One year ago this month, the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) pivoted to remote teaching, learning, and working in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Student Body President Jabin Moore and Student Body Vice President Vanessa Chavez Jurado were at the forefront of the university’s response. The pair reflected on a historic year of challenges, triumphs, lessons learned, and opportunities.

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Located in one of America’s best cities to live, work and learn, the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) is Nebraska’s premier metropolitan university. With more than 15,000 students enrolled in 200-plus programs of study, UNO is recognized nationally for its online education, graduate education, military friendliness and community engagement efforts. Founded in 1908, UNO has served learners of all backgrounds for more than 100 years and is dedicated to another century of excellence both in the classroom and in the community.

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