May 2022 News Release Archive
Flag Lowering for Kyle Kercher
May 29, 2022The UNO flag will be lowered on Friday, June 3, in memory of retired faculty member Kyle Kercher.
Flag Lowering for Jean Mack
May 29, 2022The UNO flag will be lowered on Wednesday, June 1, in memory of Mack, a UNO retiree who passed away on April 22, 2022, at the age of 79.
UNO Names Jaisy Kumar Employee of the Month
May 26, 2022Kumar was nominated for her dedication to supporting students and strong interpersonal skills.
Flags Lowered to Honor Uvalde Shooting Victims
May 25, 2022Following a proclamation from President Joe Biden, all U.S., Nebraska, and University flags will be lowered to half-staff through May 28, 2022.
Pettid Named Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Life and Wellbeing
May 22, 2022After serving as interim associate vice chancellor for student affairs, Cathy Pettid, LMHP, will officially join UNO Chancellor Joanne Li's executive team to lead the Division of Student Life and Wellbeing beginning Thursday, May 26.
UNO Academic Advising Council Names Emily Wiemers Advisor of the Month
May 20, 2022Wiemers was nominated by her peers for her dedication to student success.
80-Year-Old Student Earns Degree, Completing a 60-Year Journey
May 20, 2022Through patience and support from family, Madeline Adams achieved her goal of earning a degree at the same place her academic journey began.
Staff, Faculty, Advisors Celebrated at 2022 Awards Banquet
May 20, 2022On May 16, recognitions and awards were handed out by UNO's Staff Advisory Council, Faculty Senate, and Academic Advising Council to celebrate employee contributions to the campus over the past year.
Celebrating Our Newest Alumni
May 15, 2022For 1,851 students, Friday marked the end of one important journey and the beginning of a new chapter in each of their lives. With family, friends, and thousands of other alumni behind them, it was clear to see that once you're a Maverick, you're always a Maverick.
Jaci Lindburg to Serve as Associate Vice Chancellor for Innovative and Learning-Centric Institution
May 12, 2022Lindburg, who has been a part of the NU System since 2012 and previously served as UNO's Director of Digital Education, will take on the role in addition to her responsibilities as Associate Vice President for Digital Education at the NU System.
Flags Lowered to Honor COVID Victims
May 12, 2022Governor Pete Ricketts has ordered flags to fly at half-staff, effective immediately, through sunset on Monday, May 16, to honor the victims of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Katie Larson Named 2022 Academic Advisor of the Year
May 11, 2022Larson's nominators describe her as an advisor that goes the extra mile for her students.
Elkhorn North Senior Awarded 'Maverick in the Making' Scholarship
May 11, 2022Senior Rowaida Qulagi was recently named a "Maverick in the Making" for her leadership skills and kindness, which she looks forward to bringing to UNO as she begins courses this fall.
Flag Lowering for Barbara Berenson
May 10, 2022The UNO flag will be lowered on Wednesday, May 11, in memory of Barbara Berenson, a UNO retiree who passed away on Jan. 2, 2022.
UNO Newest Addition to International Coalition of Universities
May 09, 2022Joining a select group of 215 other universities, UNO has been selected as a member of the Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU) and is just the second to join from Nebraska.
Student Commencement Stories: May 2022
May 08, 2022Learn more about these amazing UNO graduates-to-be as they read a letter to their younger self.
Flag Lowering for Phouvong Mychackavane
May 08, 2022The UNO flag will be lowered on Monday, May 9, in memory of Phouvong Mychackavane, a UNO retiree who passed away on April 14, 2022, at the age of 64.
National Strategic Research Institute Names 11 UNO Faculty as Fellows
May 06, 2022A group of 11 faculty from UNO will join colleagues from across the University of Nebraska System to boost research contributions tied to national security.
Maverick Alumni Return to Compete at Caniglia
May 06, 2022Former Mavericks Emir Alihodzic, Hugo Kamatani, and Ed Gordon will lead Omaha's professional soccer club, Union Omaha, as they take on the Northern Colorado Hailstorm in the next round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.
Campus Updates to COVID Testing, Contact Tracing
May 06, 2022The Office of Health Security will no longer offer COVID-19 testing and contact tracing after May 11 and May 12, respectively. Additional COVID resources are still available on campus and in the community.
Attend Senior Vice Chancellor Listening Sessions
May 06, 2022In order to help shape the position prospectus for UNO's next chief academic officer, the campus will be holding listening sessions for faculty, students, staff, and the public; May 9-18.
Latino-Owned Businesses in South Omaha Substantially Impacted by Pandemic, UNO Research Finds
May 05, 2022A new study conducted by the Office of Latino/Latin American Studies (OLLAS) at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) sheds new light on the impacts of COVID-19 on Latino-owned businesses in South Omaha.
UNO Chapter of Phi Kappa Phi Inducts 2022 Class
May 04, 2022The 115-year-old national honor society recently welcomed 66 new UNO students and staff members.
Kirchner Named Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance
May 03, 2022Carol Kirchner, a UNO alumna and former associate vice chancellor for business and finance, will serve as UNO's new senior business officer beginning Monday, May 16.
Chancellor Li: Our Campus' Next Steps
May 03, 2022Li: "The system-wide climate survey results announced earlier this month showed us that there is much to be proud of, as well as opportunities we can seize to make ourselves a stronger campus community."
UNO Launches Career Connect
May 02, 2022More than 40 businesses and non-profits joined representatives from UNO, Omaha, and the State of Nebraska to launch a new program granting unprecedented access to paid internship opportunities for our students.