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.
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NU leadership updates faculty and staff on year-two Operational Strategic Initiatives and Strategic Progress Indicators for the Odyssey to the Extraordinary plan.
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UNO announces a leadership transition as Matt Tracy concludes a decade of service and Elizabeth Wessling steps in to lead general education and partnerships.
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Two years after EF4 tornadoes struck eastern Nebraska, partners and survivors gather to reflect on coordinated long-term recovery and future preparedness efforts.
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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 Faculty Senate honors Beth Chalecki with the 2026 Maverick Trailblazer Award for influential work at the nexus of climate change, security, and policy.
The 2026 “Begin with the End in Mind” lecture explored caregiver burnout and how arts and humanities support emotional resilience, healing, and meaning in care.
The Omaha Community Foundation introduces the 2026 Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy class, highlighting local advisors committed to advanced philanthropic planning.
The University of Nebraska at Omaha will lower its flag on April 30 in memory of staff member Jerry Parriott, a grant financial officer with NBDC since 2010.
UNO operations manager Nakita Williams was named April 2026 Employee of the Month for outstanding customer service, operational excellence, and student staff leadership.
UNO student Isaac Barchus, once a Miracle Kid and honorary hockey captain, reflects on his long connection to campus, service roles, and growth as he graduates.
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- Nonprofit Organization of the Midlands
Nonprofit Association of the Midlands honors renewing members whose continued partnership strengthens networking, advocacy and resources for nonprofits they serve.
- Omaha Public Power District
Omaha Public Power District warns of misleading phone pitches from companies claiming to bundle utilities or cut rates and urges customers not to share data.
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Maverick Flex Path at UNO offers a flexible, competency-based pathway for working professionals to upskill through programs like the Graduate Certificate in Executive Business.
- By Lange Treacy University of Nebraska at Omaha
December Lange Treacy received a NU Board of Regents Kudos Award for leading innovative advising efforts that improve student outcomes in UNO’s College of Business.
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UNO honored undergraduate and graduate Mavericks at the 2026 Student Honors Convocation, recognizing academic excellence, leadership, research, and community impact.
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UNO’s Mavs Make a Difference program connects students with flexible, offsite volunteer opportunities in Omaha, helping them build skills and serve the community.
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CAS students were recognized in spring 2026 for research excellence at the Student Research and Creative Activity Fair and major honors at the Student Honors Convocation.
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UNO student Jack Adrian receives the CPACS Dean’s Award for academic excellence, leadership, and commitment to public service in criminology and criminal justice.
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UNO criminology Ph.D. graduate John Ursino receives the Helen Hansen Outstanding Graduate Student Award for impactful correctional research and mentorship.
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UNO launches Maverick Flex Path, a competency-based graduate model starting with a 14-credit Executive Business certificate designed for working professionals by fall 2026.
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Emmy-winning journalist Juju Chang visited UNO to meet students, share her immigrant story and career in broadcast journalism, and honor the Sieu Mei Tu series.
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The College of Arts and Sciences Spring Honors and Awards Ceremony recognized teaching, research, and staff award winners, retiring faculty, and promotions.