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- University of Nebraska at Omaha
UNO student Izzy Vargas overcomes early-life adversity to graduate with four majors, extensive research experience and plans for a neuroimaging-focused Ph.D.
- By Jaylin Sims University of Nebraska at Omaha
UNO psychology student Jaylin Sims accelerated her degree, gaining research and peer mentoring experience that prepared her for a future in behavioral health counseling.
- By Joel Jarusek University of Nebraska at Omaha
Physics major Joel Jarusek will begin teaching high school math and science this fall while starting a master’s in secondary education at UNO in Omaha.
- By Kelsey Golden University of Nebraska at Omaha
After her son Michael died in 2025, Kelsey Golden pursued psychology and social work at UNO, turning her grief into a commitment to support others in loss.
- University of Nebraska at Omaha
NU leadership updates faculty and staff on year-two Operational Strategic Initiatives and Strategic Progress Indicators for the Odyssey to the Extraordinary plan.
- University of Nebraska at Omaha
UNO announces a leadership transition as Matt Tracy concludes a decade of service and Elizabeth Wessling steps in to lead general education and partnerships.
UNO student Izzy Vargas overcomes early-life adversity to graduate with four majors, extensive research experience and plans for a neuroimaging-focused Ph.D.
UNO psychology student Jaylin Sims accelerated her degree, gaining research and peer mentoring experience that prepared her for a future in behavioral health counseling.
Physics major Joel Jarusek will begin teaching high school math and science this fall while starting a master’s in secondary education at UNO in Omaha.
NU leadership updates faculty and staff on year-two Operational Strategic Initiatives and Strategic Progress Indicators for the Odyssey to the Extraordinary plan.
UNO announces a leadership transition as Matt Tracy concludes a decade of service and Elizabeth Wessling steps in to lead general education and partnerships.
Two years after EF4 tornadoes struck eastern Nebraska, partners and survivors gather to reflect on coordinated long-term recovery and future preparedness efforts.
UNO partners with Best Care EAP to offer free, confidential counseling and referral services to staff, full-time faculty, and eligible dependents when they need support.
The 2026 lecture series session examined caregiver burnout and highlighted how arts and humanities practices can support resilience, meaning, and healing in healthcare.
UNO track standout Emma Klein caps a record-setting jumping career while completing her degree and preparing to teach first grade near her hometown in Missouri.
Montana State University–Northern upset Bellevue 83-74 in the Frontier quarterfinal, shooting 52% and closing strong at the line to advance to Sunday’s semifinal.
UNO’s three-year-old curling club reached the College Nationals quarterfinals in Schenectady, New York, highlighting the sport’s growth and welcoming team culture.
No. 22 Bellevue scored 26 runs in a doubleheader at No. 25 Central Methodist, taking 15-5 and 11-9 wins to complete a four-game road sweep and move to 12-2.
Sophomore pitcher Kennadi Borngrebe threw a two-hit shutout as Wayne State softball earned a doubleheader split with MSU Moorhead at the Pete Chapman Softball Complex.
Senior second baseman Paul Schuyler drove in a school-record nine runs as Wayne State beat Bemidji State 19-7 in seven innings to complete a three-game NSIC sweep.
Wayne State women earned three event wins and an NCAA provisional discus mark at the Wildcat Outdoor Classic, highlighted by victories in shot put, long jump and hurdles.
Wayne State College men’s track and field earned five event wins, two NCAA provisional marks and a school discus record at the Wildcat Outdoor Classic.
Explore Omaha ice cream shops, from classic parlors and custard stands to gelato, rolled ice cream, Italian ice and boozy shakes across the metro area.
After her son Michael died in 2025, Kelsey Golden pursued psychology and social work at UNO, turning her grief into a commitment to support others in loss.
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