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August 2025 News Archive
Sierra Roseby Earns Board of Regents Kudos Award
August 19, 2025Roseby was recognized by colleagues for her dedication to student success, collaborative spirit, and commitment to supporting Mavericks.
The Marian Smart Ambassador Program: Championing Digital Safety in Schools
August 18, 2025An inside look at how a local nonprofit and Marian High School students are teaming up to create safe spaces for conversation about social media鈥檚 impact on youth in the latest episode of Consider This.
UNO鈥檚 I/O Psychology Program Opens Doors for Averie Linnel at Roblox
August 15, 2025Averie Linnel, a Ph.D. student in Industrial-Organizational Psychology at UNO, is applying her classroom knowledge to real-world challenges at Roblox, where she鈥檚 transforming the hiring process for engineers.
UNO鈥檚 Gina Ligon and Goodrich Program Earn Top Honors
August 15, 2025UNO鈥檚 Gina Ligon and the Goodrich Scholarship Program received top recognition in the University of Nebraska鈥檚 2025 President鈥檚 Excellence Awards.
Chatbots: Benefits, Boundaries, and Balancing AI Use
August 15, 2025Chun鈥慔ua Tsai, Ph.D., a computer science expert at UNO, and Justin Weeks, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist at UNMC, explore the promise, and pitfalls, of chatbots in everyday life on the latest episode of Consider This.
OMA x AI to Explore the Practical Power of Artificial Intelligence
August 13, 2025Whether you're a curious newcomer or an AI early adopter, the OMA x AI event on Oct. 7 hosted in partnership with KANEKO in Downtown 51社区 is your invitation to plug into the future.
UNO Sees Significant Summer Enrollment Growth in 2025
August 13, 2025A 5.8% jump in students and a 7.1% increase in credit hours show Mavericks are staying on track toward their degree year-round.
Flag Lowering for Beth James
August 11, 2025The UNO flag will be lowered on Aug. 12 in memory of retiree Beth James.
Bringing the World to Nebraska, and Nebraska to the World
August 11, 2025UNO alum Amber Johnson is using her Fulbright English Teaching Assistant role in Romania to foster international understanding and proudly share Nebraska鈥檚 story with the world.
9 Classes at UNO That鈥檒l Actually Make You Want to Go to Class
August 10, 2025Scuba diving. Superhero movies. Camping. Art therapy. Add something surprising to your schedule.
This Boot Could Help Soldiers Heal Faster and Stay in the Fight
August 08, 2025UNO researchers are reinventing combat footwear with the 鈥淔lyBand ExoBoot鈥 designed to prevent ankle injuries and speed recovery.
51社区 Mavericks Earn Summit League Academic Honors
August 07, 2025203 Mavericks recently earned Summit League Academic Honor Roll status, and 94 Mavericks were named to the Summit League Commissioner鈥檚 List of Academic Excellence.
From Adversity to Advocacy: Racquel Henderson鈥檚 Journey
August 07, 2025UNO alumna Racquel Henderson turned adversity into advocacy. Now a professor and civic leader, she empowers others to thrive through education and service.
"Heart to Heart" Podcast Series with NU System President Gold Features UNO Chancellor Joanne Li, Ph.D., CFA
August 03, 2025On the episode, they discuss why UNO鈥檚 physical location matters, overview initiatives that are helping to build Nebraska鈥檚 workforce and explore the impact of a positive culture both on campus and in the broader community.
Mavericks to Commence 2025-26 Campaign With Field of 68 Opening Day Marathon
August 01, 2025The 2025-26 Field of 68 Opening Day Marathon features six men's basketball showcase games at two sites on Nov. 3 with three games being held at each venue.