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UNO News

Wednesday, September 17, 2025
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Graphic introducing speakers, from left to right, John W. Ewing Jr., Joanne Li, Ph.D., CFA, Heath Mello, Robin Gandhi, Ph.D.

NEW: OMA x AI Conference Keynote Speakers, Breakout Presenters Announced

Omaha Mayor John Ewing, Greater Omaha Chamber President & CEO Heath Mello, UNO Chancellor Joanne Li, Ph.D., CFA, and UNO Cybersecurity Professor Robin Gandhi, Ph.D., will kick off OMA x AI Oct. 7.

Dario Ghersi, Ph.D., associate professor of biomedical informatics in the UNO College of Information Science & Technology (IS&T). Photo: Ryan Soderlin, UNO Office of Strategic Marketing and Communications.

UNO’s Dr. Ghersi Among 30 Faculty Selected Nationwide for National Cancer Institute School on Algorithmic Cancer Biology

Ghersi joined other faculty researchers who apply rigorous computational methods to solve various problems in cancer biology, with goals to collaborate, prevent academic silos, and train the next generation of researchers.

Durango, the UNO mascot, poses for a selfie with three smiling students wearing "Mavericks" hats during a sunny day on campus. One student holds up a phone to capture the moment as Durango flashes a peace sign.

UNO Reports Stable Enrollment for Fall 2025

Despite a challenging higher education landscape, UNO continues to show consistency with enrollment and student credit hours.

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Young South Asian Leaders Initiative Launches First Workshop in Sri Lanka

The Young South Asian Leaders Initiative (YSALI) successfully launched its first workshop in Sri Lanka, convening emerging leaders from across the region alongside distinguished officials and experts for an inspiring three-day program of training, dialogue, collaboration, and networking.

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Men's soccer falls to Notre Dame

Stampede at the Creek

Smith leads Mavs at Bluejay Invitational

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Division I-AAA ADA announces 2025-26 officers and executive committee

Meet These Mavericks

Racquel Henderson has her photos taken at the University of Nebraska at Omaha on July 29, 2025 in Omaha, Nebraska.

From Adversity to Advocacy: Racquel Henderson’s Journey

UNO alumna Racquel Henderson turned adversity into advocacy. Now a professor and civic leader, she empowers others to thrive through education and service.

Anne Thomas, an MBA student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, during her study abroad experience in Slovakia, Austria, and Hungary, exploring new cultures, businesses, and gaining valuable career insights.

Bit by the Travel Bug: International Marketing Program Sends UNO MBA Student on a European Adventure

How study abroad experiences in Slovakia, Austria, and Hungary gave UNO MBA student Anne Thomas fresh career insights.

Amber Johnson, a 2019 University of Nebraska at Omaha Graduate and Goodrich Scholar, traveling to Viscri, Transylvania, with the 2024-2025 Fulbright Romania Cohort. Photo: Courtesy, Amber Johnson

Bringing the World to Nebraska, and Nebraska to the World

UNO alum Amber Johnson is using her Fulbright English Teaching Assistant role in Romania to foster international understanding and proudly share Nebraska’s story with the world.

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Graduate Athletic Training students collecting data in the pitching lab

From Japan to Omaha: Kenjiro Shibuya’s Journey to the Future of Sports Medicine

Kenjiro Shibuya turned injury setbacks into purpose, pursuing UNO’s Master of Athletic Training program to advance sports medicine through research, clinical training, and community.

Levi Thiele, Director of Career Services, leads the employer panelists in discussion.

UNO Career Connect Symposium Showcases Power of Internships

UNO’s Career Connect Symposium on Sept. 16 brought together students, faculty, staff, and local employers to celebrate the value of internships and the partnerships that fuel them.

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UNO Student Huja Sange Honored with the 2024 Marian Ivers Community Service Leadership Award

Huja Sange is the recipient of the 2024 Marian Ivers Community Service Leadership Award (Ivers CSL).

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UNO Expert Yanhui Zhao Weighs in on Cracker Barrel’s Logo Overhaul

CNN features UNO marketing expert Yanhui Zhao on the chain’s recent rebranding efforts.

Five women pose together in a hotel conference area

Young South Asian Leaders Initiative Launches First Workshop in Sri Lanka

The Young South Asian Leaders Initiative (YSALI) successfully launched its first workshop in Sri Lanka, convening emerging leaders from across the region alongside distinguished officials and experts for an inspiring three-day program of training, dialogue, collaboration, and networking.

A wooden display case with glass shelves featuring items related to commerce, including documents, brochures, and a Mickey Mouse phone..

Commerce in Context Exhibit Opens

The exhibit 'Commerce in Context: Trade, Development and Media in an Era of Change', runs through February 4, 2026, on the first floor of Criss Library.  

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AI in Career Development and Student Engagement

UNO uses AI in career advising, learning tools, and student support to improve engagement and prepare students for jobs.

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Flag Lowering for Sajida Grande

The UNO flag will be lowered on Sept. 15 in memory of retiree Sajida Grande.

Graphic introducing speakers, from left to right, John W. Ewing Jr., Joanne Li, Ph.D., CFA, Heath Mello, Robin Gandhi, Ph.D.

NEW: OMA x AI Conference Keynote Speakers, Breakout Presenters Announced

Omaha Mayor John Ewing, Greater Omaha Chamber President & CEO Heath Mello, UNO Chancellor Joanne Li, Ph.D., CFA, and UNO Cybersecurity Professor Robin Gandhi, Ph.D., will kick off OMA x AI Oct. 7.

Chancellor Joanne Li speaks at the forum.

UNO Strategy Forum Highlights Innovation, Fiscal Plans, and Student Access

At the 2025 Strategy Forum, UNO leaders outlined key initiatives in budget strategy, workforce development, and data-driven planning to advance student success.

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Faculty and Staff: Ready to Grow Your Skills? FAST is Here!

The Faculty and Staff Training (FAST) catalog is now live in Bridge!

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Maverick Supporters to Unite During 2025 Wear Black, Give Back

UNO's annual giving day will begin at noon Oct. 8 and conclude at noon Oct. 9. Gifts may be made online in advance of the day at givingday.unomaha.edu.

Durango, the UNO mascot, poses for a selfie with three smiling students wearing "Mavericks" hats during a sunny day on campus. One student holds up a phone to capture the moment as Durango flashes a peace sign.

UNO Reports Stable Enrollment for Fall 2025

Despite a challenging higher education landscape, UNO continues to show consistency with enrollment and student credit hours.

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Could Binge Drinking Impact How Quickly You Age?

Binge drinking among older adults is rising, and UNO researchers are uncovering how it may speed up muscle loss and accelerate aging.

Chancellor Joanne Li smiles as she hands a student an iced coffee during Coffee Talk with Spirit and Tradition at UNO’s Criss Library Starbucks.

Snapshots: UNO’s Spirit and Tradition’s Coffee Talk Brings Students and Chancellor Together

Coffee Talk with Spirit and Tradition invited students to share one-on-one conversations with Chancellor Li while enjoying a morning cup at Criss Library.

Caitlyn Jordan standing against a wall.

From Farm Fields to Faculty Dreams: Caitlyn Jordon’s Path to UNO

Caitlyn Jordon's journey to the UNO Criminology and Criminal Justice Ph.D. program.

University of Nebraska (NU) System President Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D. delivers his first State of the University Address.

University of Nebraska (NU) System President Gold Delivers First State of the University Address

Gold: “Our Odyssey to the Extraordinary reflects a conviction that Nebraska’s only public university system has the potential to become something more, and today, one year later, I can say with confidence that we are already well underway.”

Dean Martha Garcia-Murillo speaks into microphone during panel discussion at conference table with water bottles, other panelists and audience members visible.

Dean Garcia-Murillo Highlights College of IS&T's Role in Developing Nebraska's AI Workforce at Nebraska Data & AI Summit

The dean outlined the college's strategy for developing Nebraska's AI workforce at the inaugural Nebraska Data & AI Summit.

Dario Ghersi, Ph.D., associate professor of biomedical informatics in the UNO College of Information Science & Technology (IS&T). Photo: Ryan Soderlin, UNO Office of Strategic Marketing and Communications.

UNO’s Dr. Ghersi Among 30 Faculty Selected Nationwide for National Cancer Institute School on Algorithmic Cancer Biology

Ghersi joined other faculty researchers who apply rigorous computational methods to solve various problems in cancer biology, with goals to collaborate, prevent academic silos, and train the next generation of researchers.

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Make Your Course Accessible to All: Easy Steps and Support from ILCI

Creating accessible content doesn’t have to be overwhelming, and you don’t have to do it alone.

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Complete Your Annual Title IX Training and Renewal

The UNO community is asked to complete required Title IX training to help foster and maintain an inclusive and safe campus environment.

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Could an Algorithm Help Solve Prison Overcrowding?

UNO and CU Boulder researchers are developing a data-driven parole decision tool aimed at safely reducing overcrowded prison populations while maintaining public safety.

Connor Strobel plays a virtual reality game during HABIT camp at the Munroe-Meyer Institute. The camp is designed to allow children with cerebral palsy and other conditions to work on using both hands to complete a task in the form of play.

Virtual Reality Offers Healthy Challenge to HABIT Camp Participants

The Munroe-Meyer Institute’s HABIT Virtual Reality Camp blends gaming with groundbreaking brain-computer interface technology to help kids with cerebral palsy build strength, confidence, and independence.

Artwork depicting a dark room with conspiracy-like posters on the walls and the sole light coming from a computer screen.

NCITE Briefing: The Annunciation Attack and Nihilistic Violent Extremism

Nihilistic violent extremism attacks are on the rise. NCITE research lends context to help understand the how and why.

The University of Nebraska (NU) Foundation

University of Nebraska (NU) System Receives Record Philanthropic Support

60,602 donors, the most ever, made a gift during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.

Teresa C. Kulig, Ph.D., criminology professor at UNO and principal investigator of the study, presented findings at the inaugural event that offers a first-ever look into labor trafficking in Nebraska.

UNO Study Offers First-Ever Look Into Labor Trafficking in Nebraska

UNO researchers are shining a light on labor trafficking in Nebraska, revealing how victims are exploited and how communities can fight back.

Durango shows off his muscles. The Fall Sports Spirit Day was held during Durango Days on Monday, August 25, 2025, at the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s Baxter Arena in Omaha, Nebraska.

Snapshots: UNO’s First Week Brought the Heat and the Hype

DJ drops, Coca-Cola chills, and Convocation thrills: Fall 2025 kicked off with Maverick-level energy, and we’re just getting started.

Alyssa Askeland

UNO Academic Advising Council Names Alyssa Askeland Advisor of the Month

Askeland was nominated by her peers for her dedication to student success.

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Empowering Humanities Research with AI

AI is opening new doors for humanities research, helping scholars analyze complex data, uncover historical insights, and deepen understanding.

Dr. Laura Planells Bolant (right) presents University of Nebraska at Omaha Chancellor Joanne Li, Ph.D., CFA, (left) with a custom Real Madrid CF jersey at UNO’s Caniglia Field to celebrate a new collaboration agreement with Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea.

Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea and UNO Launch Dual Degree in Sports Management

The program aims to provide students with a 360º view of the sports industry.

Person using smartphone to track nutrition facts and calories in her food.

This UNO and UNMC Project Could Revolutionize How Nutrition Advice is Delivered to Expectant Mothers

A new UNO-UNMC collaboration is harnessing AI to turn meal photos into personalized nutrition advice, aiming to improve care for women with gestational diabetes.

The University of Nebraska at Omaha Poverty Elimination Action Plan evaluation team and graduate student volunteers.

UNO Researchers Advance Omaha’s First-Ever Poverty Elimination Plan

Backed by new legislation and community voices, the Omaha City Council recently adopted a groundbreaking action plan drafted by UNO experts.

UNO graduates received their degrees from the University of Nebraska at Omaha during the Spring Commencement Ceremony at Baxter Arena on Friday, May 16, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska.

UNO Celebrates Over 400 August Graduates

Discover the stats and honors from UNO’s Summer 2025 graduates.

A person holds several large hailstones in their hands next to a red car, where smaller hailstones are scattered across the wet surface.

When Hail Meets High Finance: Nebraska's Insurance Crisis Points to America's Climate Future

UNO Economics Associate Professor Zhigang Feng warns that hurricane-force storms in the Midwest are reshaping insurance markets and the American middle class.

Guest Crag Whiteside, Ph.D. (right), speaks with Austin Doctor, Ph.D. (left), via a Zoom webinar. Whiteside's background includes a window, while behind Doctor is a bookshelf and NCITE artwork.

WEBINAR RECAP: Non-State Special Operations With Craig Whiteside

On Aug. 20, NCITE hosted a webinar on the new book, "Non-State Special Operations; Capabilities and Effects" with author Craig Whiteside, LTC, USA (ret), Ph.D.

Rebecca Atkins is director of the CBA Prep Academy.

UNO Names Rebecca Atkins Employee of the Month, August 2025

Atkins was praised for her leadership, teamwork, and commitment to student success.

University of Nebraska at Omaha Chancellor Joanne Li, Ph.D., CFA.

Start Strong, Mavericks!

UNO Chancellor Joanne Li, Ph.D., CFA, shared a message with UNO students, faculty, and staff on Aug. 25.

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AI Insights And Opportunities From UNO's AI Learning Lab

UNO is entering our second year of exploring how AI can be helpful to us in operations, teaching and learning, and research

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AI Opportunities for Students from the AI Learning Lab

The AI Learning Lab is launching new opportunities for students in the 2025-2026 schol year.

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New @ UNO: John W. Tiner, Ph.D., and the Behavioral Economics Systems Theory

Psychology faculty member John W. Tiner, Ph.D., has developed a theory of counseling: Behavioral Economics Systems Theory.

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UNO Passport Program Connects Lifelong Learners to the Classroom

Meet Betty, Gene, and Kathy — three Passport students taking courses within the College of Arts and Sciences.

Elderly woman holding a small house in her hands.

UNO Architects, Partners for Livable Omaha Prototype Adaptive Homes for Nebraska

Jessica Scheuerman from Partners for Livable Omaha and Jeffrey L. Day, FAIA, from the UNL College of Architecture unveil new affordable, aging-accessible home prototypes in the latest episode of Consider This.

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“Momentum: An MCC & UNO Partnership” to Transform the Transfer Student Experience

UNO and Metropolitan Community College have launched a joint initiative aimed at creating a seamless, frictionless student transfer experience across the two institutions.

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Reading Series Offers Writers Opportunity to Learn From Professionals

The Fall 2025 Writer's Workshop Reading Series is an opportunity for students and the public to hear and learn from professional writers. All events are free and open to the public.

Pictured: Tarika Burton, executive director of the Office of Student Leadership and Involvement (SLI); UNO student body president/regent Drew Leisy; Sierra Roseby, recipient; Rayna Roseby, family member; NU System President Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D.; Cornelius Levering, Outreach Coordinator for SLI; Ja-Waun Moore, family member; UNO Chancellor Joanne Li, Ph.D., CFA.

Sierra Roseby Earns Board of Regents Kudos Award

Roseby was recognized by colleagues for her dedication to student success, collaborative spirit, and commitment to supporting Mavericks.


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