June 2022 News Release Archive
Dowell Tabs Dowling As Men's Soccer Head Coach
June 28, 2022Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics Adrian Dowell announced Louisville assistant coach Donovan Dowling as the new head coach of Omaha men's soccer. He is the third head coach in the program's history.
Former Omaha U Quarterback Marlin Briscoe Dies at 76
June 27, 2022The UNO flag will be lowered on Wednesday, July 7, in honor of Briscoe, who passed away on Monday, June 28, at the age of 76. Playing for Omaha University (now UNO) from 1963 to 1966, Briscoe later became the first black quarterback to start a professional football game.
UNO Academic Advising Council Names Megan Carroll Advisor of the Month
June 27, 2022Carroll was nominated by her peers for her dedication to student success.
Durango's Race Rematch
June 26, 2022Durango and CWS mascot race competitor Logan Smith settled days of online debate with a head-to-head, winner-take-all rematch.
Live from the Stands: MavRadio.FM Has You Covered
June 26, 2022Eight teams made the trip to Omaha to face off in the College World Series. Tune in the MavRadio.FM for highlights and coverage throughout the final games of the series as our Mavericks continue to cover the action!
Jonathan Acosta to Serve as Nebraska Liaison for NACADA Region Six
June 24, 2022Acosta also serves as President of the Academic Advising Council and Director of Academic Advising for the Academic and Career Development Center (ACDC).
Allison Devney Earns Board of Regents KUDOS Award
June 24, 2022Devney (nee Nazorek), an academic and career coach for UNO's Success Academies, was recognized for her mentorship of first-year students who need help navigating the college experience.
UNO Pitching Lab Helps Pitchers on the Mound
June 23, 2022A specialized lab at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) is using motion capture technology and data to help baseball pitchers improve their pitch speed and spin rate, understand deficiencies in their delivery, and reduce their risk of injury – helping them be at their best on the mound.
Out@UNO is a Resource to Amplify Queer Voices on Campus
June 18, 2022Representation comes in many forms. UNO faculty, staff, and graduate students have the opportunity to be voices for LGBTQIA students and colleagues through OUT@UNO.
UNO Names Jonathan Acosta Employee of the Month
June 17, 2022Acosta was chosen for his commitment to student success; ability to innovate and problem solve; and for his leadership among the university's community of academic advisors.
Proposed New Policy: Temporary Pay Increases & Interim/Acting Appointments
June 17, 2022A proposed new policy is open for review and comment; until June 23.
Tuition Freeze Highlights 2022-23 University System Budget
June 16, 2022The next fiscal year is focused on keeping costs low for students while setting the stage for growth across all campuses in the University of Nebraska System. NU President Ted Carter will present the budget recommendations for the next fiscal year to the Board of Regents on Thursday, June 23.
Midwestern Monsoons: A Story of Maverick Spirit
June 16, 2022When a sudden storm threatened to damage priceless pieces housed in UNO's Criss Library, the campus community stepped up, chipped in, and showed what it means to be a part of the Maverick family.
Flag Lowering for Cliff McKing
June 16, 2022The UNO flag will be lowered on Thursday, June 23, in memory of McKing, a UNO student who passed away on May 16 at the age of 19.
Flag Lowering for Boyd Littrell
June 11, 2022The UNO flag will be lowered on Tuesday, June 14, in memory of Littrell, a UNO emeritus professor of sociology who passed away on May 18 at the age of 80.
UNO Students Join NSRI as Strategic Deterrence Interns
June 10, 2022Three students across political science, mathematics, and economics will learn alongside members of United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) as they defend against threats to national security.
Abbey Henrichs Named Director of Events
June 05, 2022Henrichs, who previously served as assistant director for special projects in the Office of Strategic Marketing and Communication, will lead the planning and execution of high-level, university-wide events in her new role.
'Swan' to Expand, Accelerate Computing Resources for NU Researchers, Students
June 03, 2022A new supercomputer, located at the Peter Kiewit Institute on UNO's Scott Campus, honors the legacy of David Swanson, founding director of Holland Computing Center.
Cyber Threats Targeting Agriculture Focus of New Cybersecurity Testbed
June 01, 2022Research led by a cybersecurity professor at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) is taking aim at hackers and cyber criminals who may target the agricultural industry in Nebraska and beyond — from farmers in the fields to largescale agricultural facilities.