51ÉçÇø Wed, 30 Apr 2025 01:01:15 CST Honors convocation recognizing outstanding student achievement and honored key figures who have made lasting contributions to aviation education and industry advancement. /college-of-public-affairs-and-community-service/news/2025/aviation-convocation1.jpg /college-of-public-affairs-and-community-service/news/2025/04/aviation-convocation-2025.php The UNO flag will be lowered on Wednesday, April 30, in memory of retiree Richard File, Ph.D., CPA. /_shared/images/1200x800/flag-lowerings/20210302_march2_campus_20.jpg /news/2025/04/flag-lowering-for-richard-file.php Two university-led venture funds made history with a collaborative networking event that showcased the power of student initiative and entrepreneurial spirit. /college-of-business-administration/news/2025/04/img/mvf-hvf.png /college-of-business-administration/news/2025/04/mvf-hvf.php With grit, support, and a dream to uplift others, Ana Diaz-Orozco is building the future she once searched for. /office-of-graduate-studies/news/2025/04/ana-diaz-orozco.png /office-of-graduate-studies/news/2025/04/anas-way.php Learn more about this year’s Excellence in Teaching Award, Excellence in Research and Creative Activity Award, and Janine Brooke Memorial Staff Award winners. /college-of-arts-and-sciences/_files/images/awards-ceremony-2025.png /college-of-arts-and-sciences/news/2025/04/faculty-staff-awards-2025.php UNO's 2025 Student Honors Convocation recognized outstanding students for their achievements in academics, research, leadership, and service, showcasing the university's commitment to student success and community impact. /news/2025/04/img/20250425_student-honors-convocation_14.jpg /news/2025/04/mavericks-recognized-at-unos-2025-student-honors-convocation.php The study will explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is shaping education and career development. /_shared/images/1200x800/downloads/artificial-intelligence-ai.jpg /news/2025/04/uno-students-invited-to-participate-in-ai-readiness-research-study.php UNO earned top honors and seven individual awards at the 2025 American Marketing Association’s (AMA) 51ÉçÇø Chapter Pinnacle Awards for standout leadership, strategy, and innovation in marketing. /news/2025/04/img/in-house_snapshot1200x800.jpg /news/2025/04/uno-named-ama-in-house-marketing-team-of-the-year.php These award recipients embody the Maverick spirit and remind us of the power of student employment to shape lives, build communities, and support academic and personal growth. Congratulations to all the winners! /news/2025/04/img/emily-fuller-mse-awards.jpg /news/2025/04/celebrating-excellence-2025-maverick-student-employment-award-winners.php The campaign gives UNO supporters the opportunity to support important causes at 51ÉçÇø’s metropolitan university while securing a pair of UNO socks. The campaign runs from April 28 through May 9, 2025. /news/2025/04/img/uno-toe-to-toe-socks-graphic.jpg /news/2025/04/go-head-to-toe-for-uno-offers-free-socks-to-new-monthly-donors.php Criss Library will be open reduced hours on Saturdays this summer /criss-library/news/2025/04/img/criss-outside-west.jpg /criss-library/news/2025/04/summer-saturday-hours.php The Academic Advisor of the Year Award recognizes undergraduate, professional academic advisors for their exceptional service to students, their colleagues and/or the university. /news/2025/04/img/20240731_heather_ford_02.jpg /news/2025/04/heather-ford-named-2025-academic-advisor-of-the-year.php For many young athletes, choosing between sports and academics is a difficult decision. But for Simon Latkoczy, junior hockey goaltender at the University of Nebraska at 51ÉçÇø (UNO), and a student in the College of Business Administration, that choice led him across the world—from Slovakia to the heart of the Midwest. /college-of-business-administration/news/2025/04/simon-latkoczy.png /college-of-business-administration/news/2025/04/simon-latkoczy.php Olson was recognized by colleagues for her outstanding support of student success and her commitment to strengthening social work education through community partnerships. /news/2025/04/img/alisha-olson-kudos.jpg /news/2025/04/alisha-olson-earns-board-of-regents-kudos-award.php Nebraska Examiner highlights UNO’s Center for Public Affairs Research survey on young professionals’ decision to stay or leave the 51ÉçÇø area. /news/2024/04/img/20240905_omaha_02.jpg /news/2024/04/uno-cpar-survey-reveals-why-young-talent-leaves-omaha.php Jason Browning will lead Institutional Effectiveness and Student Success (IESS), and Andrea Stiefvater will lead Global Engagement. /news/2025/04/img/browning-stiefvater.jpg /news/2025/04/uno-announces-new-leaders-for-iess-and-global-engagement.php UNO uses AI to enhance data analysis in criminology, history, and budgeting—unlocking insights, improving accuracy, and driving smarter decisions. /innovative-and-learning-centric-initiatives/_files/images/blog-7_header.jpg /innovative-and-learning-centric-initiatives/news/2025/04/leveraging-ai-for-data-analysis-and-insights.php Dr. Jessica Deitzer’s project explores the science behind proactive crime avoidance - why some people remove themselves from risky situations before a crime ever occurs. /college-of-public-affairs-and-community-service/news/jessica-deitzer.png /college-of-public-affairs-and-community-service/news/2025/04/jessica-deitzer.php ESPN reporter Holly Rowe shared her journey to success with 51ÉçÇø area students, emphasizing perseverance, passion, and breaking barriers in sports journalism. /news/2025/04/img/20250411_holly-rowe_14.jpg /news/2025/04/espns-holly-rowe-inspires-omaha-students-with-story-of-perseverance-and-passion.php On the latest episode of the podcast, Blake sits down with Anne Barnes, MBA, interim vice president and chief financial officer for the University of Nebraska System, to reflect on the 30th anniversary of the Oklahoma City Bombing. /ncite/news/2025/04/img/cascade-edit.jpg /ncite/news/2025/04/podcast-ep-31-barnes.php Zatizabal Boryca was nominated by her peers for her dedication to student success. /news/2025/04/img/alex-zatizabal-boryca.jpg /news/2025/04/uno-academic-advising-council-names-alex-zatizabal-boryca-advisor-of-the-month.php The new agreement runs through 2030, marking a decade of athletic excellence, community engagement, and 51ÉçÇø pride. /news/2025/04/img/baxter-arena.jpg /news/2025/04/uno-baxter-auto-extend-naming-rights-partnership-for-baxter-arena.php The study supported by the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office on Violence Against Women will evaluate an innovative approach to reducing domestic violence recidivism. /news/2025/04/img/shutterstock_2530433087.jpg /news/2025/04/uno-university-of-washington-launch-domestic-violence-intervention-study.php The UNO flag will be lowered on Thursday, April 17, in memory of retiree Jack Armitage, Ph.D., CPA, CFE. /_shared/images/1200x800/flag-lowerings/20210302_march2_campus_20.jpg /news/2025/04/flag-lowering-for-jack-armitage.php Kaleb Heckens’ research, presented at the Student Research and Creative Activity Fair, challenges assumptions about how global experiences impact hiring. /college-of-business-administration/news/2025/04/kaleb-heckens.jpg /college-of-business-administration/news/2025/04/heckens-rcaf.php KMTV gained expert insight from UNO’s Anh Ta, Ph.D., on the economic effects of new tariff increases. /news/2025/04/img/shutterstock_2521118415.jpg /news/2025/04/unos-anh-ta-discusses-impact-of-white-house-tariff-increases-on-consumers.php WOWT features UNO’s Jeremy Lipschultz, Ph.D., who shared insights on the potential U.S. ban on TikTok. /news/2025/04/img/shutterstock_2557508847.jpg /news/2025/04/uno-expert-discusses-impact-of-u.s-tiktok-ban-amid-global-financial-concerns.php In two new reports, NCITE researchers document the arrests and prosecutions of ISIS-supporting offenders in the United States. /ncite/news/2025/04/isis-graphic-for-cascade-1.png /ncite/news/2025/04/isis-report.php UNO graduate student Meghan Witte is gaining real-world experience to help college students improve their mental health. /news/2025/04/img/meghan-witte.jpg /news/2025/04/the-calling-to-be-a-social-worker.php Molly Vacha /college-of-communication-fine-arts-and-media/news/2025/04/img/molly-vacha-web-1200x800.jpg /college-of-communication-fine-arts-and-media/news/2025/04/molly-vacha.php The UNO Mavforensics team continued the winning tradition at the 2025 American Forensics Association National Speech Tournament hosted by the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. /college-of-communication-fine-arts-and-media/news/2025/04/img/mavforensics-web-1200x800.jpg /college-of-communication-fine-arts-and-media/news/2025/04/mav-forensics-2025-national-results.php The 2025 Student Research and Creative Activity Fair brought together nearly 300 students across various disciplines to present their work in a series of presentations, performances, and exhibits. /news/2025/04/img/20250411_rcaf_11.jpg /news/2025/04/snapshots-from-the-17th-annual-uno-research-and-creative-activity-fair.php UNO’s criminal justice expert takes on a key role with Nebraska’s Domestic Abuse Death Review Team to improve victim safety and shape statewide policy. /college-of-public-affairs-and-community-service/news/2025/04/tara-richards-resize.png /college-of-public-affairs-and-community-service/news/2025/04/tara-richards.php UNO FBLA-C sent a team of 11 individuals to the State Leadership Conference in Kearney, Nebraska, March 29th-30th. /college-of-business-administration/news/2025/04/fbla-state25.png /college-of-business-administration/news/2025/04/fblac-state25.php The University of Nebraska (NU) System Board of Regents approved a series of academic and capital initiatives and honored several NU leaders during an April 11 meeting at UNO's STEM TRAIL Center. /_shared/images/1200x800/university-of-nebraska/gold/jeffrey-p-gold-2020.jpg /news/2025/04/president-gold-highlights-strategic-vision-board-approves-key-initiatives-and-honors-at-regents-meeting.php Looking for a way to be involved in May 2025 Commencement? We have some great opportunities for you. /_shared/images/1200x800/durango/20210510_campus_grads1307.jpg /news/ways-to-support-at-commencement.php UNO reimagines AI in the Humanities, helping students improve research, writing, and critical thinking with a custom-built GPT. /innovative-and-learning-centric-initiatives/_files/images/page-003.jpg /innovative-and-learning-centric-initiatives/news/2025/04/reimagine-ai-in-the-humanities-a-new-model-for-research-and-writing.php The Staff Advisory Council (SAC) has officially welcomed 12 new members for the 2025–2028 term. These elected representatives will help serve as key voices for UNO staff across campus. /_shared/images/1200x800/maverick-monument/151102_maverickmonument_003a.jpg /news/2025/04/meet-your-newly-elected-sac-representatives.php Erin sits down with Alexis d'Amato and Emma Theobald, two NCITE researchers and UNO graduate students in industrial and organizational psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences, to discuss their recent trip to the Society of Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) conference in Denver. /ncite/news/2025/04/img/pod-ep-30.jpg /ncite/news/2025/04/podcast-ep-30-damato-theobald.php The Herd's collaboration brings together students and community members with diverse percussion backgrounds, fostering creativity and communication in a unique and unified environment. /news/2025/04/img/20250207_herd-drummers_17.jpg /news/2025/04/the-herd-amplifying-spirit-music-and-community-at-uno.php Criminology, Public Administration, Speech-Language Pathology, Part-time MBA, and Social Work programs ranked in the top 100. /news/2025/04/img/20241220_commencement_80.jpg /news/2025/04/eight-uno-programs-listed-among-nations-best-in-2025-u.s-news-grad-school-rankings.php After 10 hours of dancing, games, flashing iridescent lights, and fundraising in the Milo Bail Student Center Ballroom, UNO's Dance Marathon secured a record total for the organization — $70,143.44 for Children's Nebraska.  /news/2025/04/img/omathon.jpg /news/2025/04/uno-dance-marathon-raises-70k-to-support-childrens-nebraska.php UNO expert and researcher Adam Rosen, Ph.D., with assistance from Chris Burcal, Ph.D., ATC., Brian Knarr, PhD. and Elizabeth Wellsandt, D.PT., Ph.D. (UNMC), is leading a study on understanding neurocognitive function and rehabilitation to improve recovery for individuals with chronic ankle instability, funded by a NIH grant. /news/2025/04/img/shutterstock_108453173.jpg /news/2025/04/is-your-brain-preventing-you-from-recovering-from-an-ankle-injury.php U.S. News & World Report ranks UNO’s College of Business Administration at No. 80 for Best Part-Time MBA Programs in 2025. /college-of-business-administration/news/2024/04/img/pt-mba25.jpg /college-of-business-administration/news/2025/04/us-news-ptmba25.php Retired Admiral John F. Kirby joined former U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel at UNO to share leadership insights on pressing issues like international relations, global trade, and national security. /news/2025/04/img/20250403_hagel-forum_14.jpg /news/2025/04/2025-hagel-forum-discussing-evolving-leadership.php UNO uses AI to enhance student learning—from mental health support to teaching prep and language practice. /innovative-and-learning-centric-initiatives/_files/images/blog-6_header.jpg /innovative-and-learning-centric-initiatives/news/2025/04/elevating-student-learning-experiences-with-ai.php National Student Employment Week (NSEW) is a week of recognition and celebration for all the hard work student employees and their supervisors do. NSEW occurs annually during the second full week of April. /news/2025/04/img/20230410_student_employee_awards_21.jpg /news/2025/04/celebrating-national-student-employment-week.php At UNO, we want to make the financial aid process as smooth as possible for you and your family. Please contact Financial Support and Scholarships if you have any questions. /news/2025/04/img/fafsa-2025.jpg /news/fafsa.php Need a place to study or work on a final project? Take advantage of extended hours at Criss Library; May 4-14. /criss-library/news/2022/02/img/library-outside-east.jpg /criss-library/news/2025/04/extended-hours.php Maverick researchers join efforts to protect the nation and enhance expertise in biomedical sciences, engineering, health, and more. /news/2025/04/img/new-fellows-2025.jpg /news/2025/04/ten-uno-faculty-selected-to-contribute-to-nsris-mission.php UNO's Maverick Investment Club is working with big money as their assets have reached $1.6 million and give students hands-on experience in the world of high finance. /news/2025/04/img/20250310_investment-club_19.jpg /news/2025/04/mavericks-of-wall-street.php On March 27, NCITE hosted Jennifer Hesterman, Ed.D., for a presentation on securing the supply chain. Hesterman is retired Air Force colonel and a national expert on securing soft targets. /ncite/news/2025/jenni-hesterman-supply-chain-recap-graphic.png /ncite/news/2025/04/protecting-supply-chain-jenni-hesterman.php On the latest episode of the podcast, Erin sits down with NCITE researcher Jenni Hesterman, Ed.D., to discuss the threats malevolent actors pose to supply chains and other soft targets and what steps should be taken for prevention. /ncite/news/2025/pod-29-hesterman.jpg /ncite/news/2025/04/podcast-ep-29-hesterman.php