51ÉçÇø 51ÉçÇø Wed, 05 Feb 2025 01:01:27 CST Call for Moderators: Student Research and Creative Activity Fair You're invited to sign up to be a moderator for the 17th Annual Student Research and Creative Activity Fair on April 11. /news/2025/02/img/0697-grphc_mc_rcaf_2025_mavdaily.jpg /news/call-for/moderators-for-the-student-research-and-creative-activity-fair.php Get in the Game! With 16 Division-I sports teams, the 51ÉçÇø Mavericks are hitting the ice, the court, the field, the pitch, the track, the pool, and the green throughout the year. Learn how you can cheer on the Mavs in person this season! /_shared/images/1200x800/athletics/020324.omaha.hky.4551.jpg /news/athletic-ticketing-information.php YSEALI Alumni Summit: Empowering Leaders for Impact The Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Institute on Civic Engagement at the University of Nebraska at 51ÉçÇø (UNO), and partners at ASU and PSU, hosted a YSEALI Alumni Summit in Phnom Penh, Cambodia from Jan. 9 to 12, 2025. /international-studies-and-programs/news/2025/02/1-yseali-keynote-speakers.jpg /international-studies-and-programs/news/2025/02/yseali-summit-cambodia-2025.php UNO Names Natsumi Avedissian Employee of the Month, January 2025 Avedissian was praised for her dedication to connecting students with career opportunities, her strategic employer engagement, and her leadership in organizing successful career events. /news/2025/01/img/20250130_eom-natsumi-avedissian_01.jpg /news/2025/01/uno-names-natsumi-avedissian-employee-of-the-month-january-2025.php Criss Library Hosting a Canned Food Drive for Canned Food Month February is National Canned Food Month and to celebrate Criss Library is hosting a canned food drive to benefit the Maverick Food Pantry. /criss-library/news/2025/01/img/canned-food-drive-hero-1.jpg /criss-library/news/2025/01/canned-food-drive.php The Key to a Secure Retirement is to Plan Ahead UNO offers opportunities to meet with representatives from TIAA and Fidelity throughout the year. /news/_imgs/tiaa-fidelity-logos-1200x800.jpeg /news/retirement-and-financial-planning.php John F. Kirby to Headline 2025 Chuck Hagel Forum in Global Leadership April 2 Kirby served as National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications at the White House from 2022 to 2025. /news/2025/01/img/1092-grphc_mc_hagelforum25.jpg /news/2025/01/john-f-kirby-to-headline-2025-chuck-hagel-forum-in-global-leadership-april-2.php Finding the Foundation for Success With the support of the Goodrich Scholarship and UNO’s resources, Jerry Brito-Mendoza navigated his college journey, overcoming challenges and discovering his passion for human resources. /news/2025/20240806_jerry-brito-mendoza_02.jpg /news/2025/01/finding-the-foundation-for-success.php UNO College of Business Administration Launches Master’s Program in Healthcare Logistics and Supply Chain Management UNO is proud to announce the approval of a new Master of Science in Healthcare Logistics and Supply Chain Management, an innovative graduate program designed to address the growing demand for skilled professionals in the healthcare and supply chain industries. /college-of-business-administration/news/2025/01/img/healthcare-supply-chain.jpg /college-of-business-administration/news/2025/01/healthcare-supply-chain.php NCITE Insights No. 22 – The Psychology of Terrorists On the latest episode of the podcast, Erin sits down with John Horgan, Ph.D., distinguished professor of psychology at Georgia State University, to discuss the psychology behind terrorism, specifically deradicalization versus disengagement and the importance of in-depth interviews. /ncite/news/2025/01/img/thumbnail-podcast-ep-22.jpg /ncite/news/2025/01/podcast-ep-22-horgan.php Journal of Religion and Film now indexed by the DOAJ The Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) is a leading online directory that indexes and provides access to high-quality, peer-reviewed, open-access journals. /criss-library/news/2025/01/img/journal-of-religion-and-film.jpg /criss-library/news/2025/01/journal-of-religion-and-film-doaj.php UNO’s AI-Powered INSIGHTS Program Could Revolutionize College Classrooms WOWT covers UNO’s new INSIGHTS program, which integrates artificial intelligence to boost higher-order thinking skills. /news/2025/01/img/20240830_stem-trail-open-house_04.jpg /news/2025/01/unos-ai-powered-insights-program-could-revolutionize-college-classrooms.php A Message From President Gold on Federal Funding In an email sent Tuesday, Jan. 28, University of Nebraska (NU) System President Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., wrote to students, faculty, and staff about federal funding. /news/2025/01/img/message-from-president-gold-funding-012825.jpg /news/2025/01/a-message-from-president-gold-on-federal-funding.php American Civics Exhibit Opens in Criss Library The exhibit, American Civics: Could you pass the test?, is open through May 16, 2025, on the first floor of Criss Library.   /criss-library/news/2025/01/img/civics-exhibit.jpg /criss-library/news/2025/01/american-civics-exhibit.php UNO Softball History Exhibit Opens in Criss Library The exhibit, A More Equal Playing Field: Celebrating More than 50 Years of UNO Softball, is open through May 19, 2025. /criss-library/news/2025/01/img/softball-3.jpg /criss-library/news/2025/01/uno-softball-history-exhibit.php UNO School of Accounting Engages Nebraska High Schools to Strengthen the Accounting Pipeline The UNO College of Business Administration School of Accounting (SOA) is addressing the national shortage of accountants with an innovative High School Initiative. /college-of-business-administration/accounting-camp.jpg /college-of-business-administration/news/2024/12/accounting-pipeline.php UNO Accounting Faculty Introduce Innovative Solution to Improve Student Success New zero-credit lab embedded in Principles of Accounting I aims to boost retention and support. /college-of-business-administration/news/2025/01/img/accounting-lab.jpg /college-of-business-administration/news/2025/01/acct-2010-lab.php Try Out the New Big Interview Résumé AI Tool from Career Services This new tool allows students to have their resumes reviewed, free of charge, and get instant feedback. /news/2025/01/img/big-interview-ai.jpg /news/2025/01/try-out-the-new-big-interview-resume-ai-tool-from-career-services.php UNO Academic Advising Council Names Nia Martinez Advisor of the Month Martinez was nominated by her peers for her dedication to student success. /news/2025/01/img/nia-martinez-aac.jpg /news/2025/01/uno-academic-advising-council-names-nia-martinez-advisor-of-the-month.php UNO Debuts High-Energy ‘You Are a Maverick’ Commercial Celebrating the Spirit of 51ÉçÇø Hockey fans got a first look at the commercial at Baxter Arena during the 51ÉçÇø vs. St. Cloud State game Friday night. /news/2025/01/img/img_uno_institutional_spot_1200x800.jpg /news/2025/01/uno-debuts-high-energy-you-are-a-maverick-commercial-celebrating-the-spirit-of-omaha.php NEW RESEARCH: A Case Study of Atomwaffen Division In a new report, NCITE researcher Seamus Hughes and his team examine how a series of federal prosecutions have largely dismantled the neo-Nazi group Atomwaffen. Read the report and listen to Hughes on the NCITE Insights podcast. /ncite/news/2025/01/atomwaffen-cascade-graphic.jpg /ncite/news/2025/01/atomwaffen-report-podcast.php Young Professionals Weigh in on Living and Working in 51ÉçÇø A survey conducted by UNO’s Center for Public Affairs Research and the Greater 51ÉçÇø Chamber highlights young professionals' concerns about pay, career growth, and community development in Greater 51ÉçÇø. /news/2025/01/img/20240905_omaha_28.jpg /news/2025/01/young-professionals-weigh-in-on-living-and-working-in-omaha.php Flag Lowering for Hugh Cowdin The UNO flag will be lowered on Friday, Jan. 24, in memory of retiree Hugh Cowdin. /_shared/images/1200x800/flag-lowerings/20210302_march2_campus_20.jpg /news/2025/01/flag-lowering-for-hugh-cowdin.php NCITE Insights No. 21 — Family and Suspicious Activity Reporting On the latest episode of the podcast, host Erin Grace speaks with NCITE researcher Karyn Sporer, Ph.D., to discuss her research interviewing families of violent extremists to inform prevention. /ncite/news/2025/01/img/ep-21-sporer-thumbnail.jpg /ncite/news/2025/01/podcast-ep-21-sporer.php 51ÉçÇø's Growing Black Squirrel Population Becomes National Focus Flatwater Free Press explores UNO professor James Wilson's 15-year study of urban squirrels and its growing impact on wildlife research. /news/2024/12/img/shutterstock_22405871311.jpg /news/2025/01/omahas-growing-black-squirrel-population-becomes-national-focus.php WEBINAR RECAP: Prosecuting Terrorism NCITE hosted a webinar with Trini Ross, U.S. attorney for the Western District of New York, about the challenges of prosecuting terrorism cases. /ncite/news/2025/01/img/trini-ross-webinar-recap.png /ncite/news/2025/01/recap-prosecuting-terrorism.php 2025 U.S. News Online Ranking: UNO Criminal Justice Programs Among the Nation’s Best UNO earned top spots in five categories in the U.S. News & World Report's 2025 Best Online Programs rankings. /news/2025/01/img/20241114_plaza_15.jpg /news/2025/01/uno-criminal-justice-programs-among-the-nations-best.php Health Science Collaborative Nears Completion The new Health Science Collaborative (HSC), a project of the School of Health & Kinesiology (H&K), is a transformational opportunity not only to advance the school into the future but also to change the way people see and access the UNO campus. /college-of-education-health-and-human-sciences/news/2024/12/img/hsc-2.jpg /college-of-education-health-and-human-sciences/news/2024/12/health-science-collaborative-nears-completion.php The New Semester Guide A resource for all Mavericks enrolled in the spring semester. /_shared/images/1200x800/durango/20241105_durango-birthday_011.jpg /news/new-semester-guide.php Parking and Transit Services Updates Read about updates to parking and shuttle services for Martin Luther King Jr. Day and the Spring 2025 semester. /_shared/images/1200x800/campanile/20210422_campus_1218.jpg /news/special-parking-information.php The MavTech Help Center is Moving to Criss Library Starting Feb. 3, the center will be located on the first floor of the library to assist students, faculty, and staff with their technology needs. /_shared/images/1200x800/buildings/library/160812_campus_009a.jpg /news/2025/01/the-mavtech-help-center-is-moving-to-criss-library.php Nearly 5,000 UNO Students Named to Dean’s, Chancellor’s Lists for Fall 2024 UNO celebrates the academic excellence of Mavericks across Nebraska, the nation, and the world.  /news/2025/01/img/20241220_commencement_32.jpg /news/2025/01/nearly-5000-uno-students-named-to-deans-chancellors-lists-for-fall-2024.php UNO Arts and Sciences Hall Earns NAFA Clean Air Award UNO was one of 58 universities nationwide recognized for their commitment to indoor air quality. /news/2025/01/img/dsc_0917.jpg /news/2025/01/uno-arts-sciences-hall-earns-nafa-clean-air-award.php Exciting Additions and Changes to Zoom Features for the NU System NU ITS announces some exciting additions and changes to Zoom accounts for users at UNO, UNK, and UNL. These changes will go into effect on Jan. 14. /_shared/images/1200x800/logos-and-lockups/zoom.jpg /news/2025/01/exciting-additions-and-changes-to-zoom-features-for-the-nu-system.php Take Control of Your Finances in 2025 With BestCare EAP The UNO Faculty and Staff Employee Assistance Program (FSEAP) has contracted with Best Care to provide confidential counseling and referral services at no cost to all full-time faculty, all UNO staff, eligible dependents of faculty and staff, and employees of the President’s office. You do not need a referral from a manager or supervisor to use these services. /_shared/images/1200x800/logos-and-lockups/bestcareeap-blue.jpg /news/fseap-newsletter.php Preparing Air Traffic Controllers for a Drone-Integrated Future The UNO Aviation Institute’s Victor Huang received a Federal Aviation Administration grant to help pave the way for safer skies as more uncrewed aircraft populate the national airspace. /news/2025/01/img/shutterstock_636131741.jpg /news/2025/01/preparing-air-traffic-controllers-for-a-drone-integrated-future.php NCITE Insights No. 19 – Revisiting Bourbon Street: Meta Glasses On the latest episode of the podcast, host Erin Grace speaks with Sam Hunter, Ph.D., NCITE senior scientist and director of academic research, to discuss the use of Meta smart glasses by the perpetrator of the New Orleans terror attack on New Year's Day. /ncite/news/2025/01/podcast-cascade-graphic.png /ncite/news/2025/01/podcast-meta-glasses.php Roni Reiter-Palmon Named John Lewis Holland Endowed Chair in Industrial Organizational Psychology A $1 million investment by The Holland Foundation will create the John Lewis Holland Endowed Chair in Industrial Organizational Psychology in the UNO College of Arts and Sciences. /news/2024/05/img/20211028_-ronireiter_palmon_01.jpg /college-of-arts-and-sciences/news/2025/01/john-lewis-holland-endowed-chair.php Call for Nominations: 2025 CCSGE Awards The Chancellor’s Commission on the Status of Gender Equity (CCSGE) awards will be presented at the Legendary Leaders Awards Luncheon; deadline for nominations is Feb. 1. /news/img/180227_ccsw_003a.jpg /news/call-for/nominations-for-ccsge-awards.php Waitlists to Wins: How UNO's Enrollment Days Revolutionized Spring Registration More students enrolled earlier in Spring 2025 courses than Spring 2024 thanks to the campuswide effort. /news/2025/01/img/20240826_first-day-class_30.jpg /news/2025/01/waitlists-to-wins-how-unos-enrollment-days-revolutionized-spring-registration.php Call for Nominations: Maverick Student Employment Awards Highlight the great work that is happening in your departments with student employment; nominations due Feb. 7. /_shared/images/1200x800/uno-campus-icon.jpg /news/call-for/nominations-for-student-employment-awards.php Check Out the Faculty and Staff Training (FAST) Catalog on Bridge Find all of the UNO process trainings, wellness sessions, and leadership workshops you’ve come to expect, plus special presentations by UNO faculty and staff members. /_shared/images/1200x800/uno-campus-icon.jpg /news/faculty-and-staff-training.php Meta’s Glasses, ChatGPT, and the Rise of High-Tech Extremist Violence NCITE researchers discuss the role of Meta's smart glasses in the New Orleans terrorist attack and how it reflects a broader trend of terrorists embracing emerging technology. /ncite/news/2025/01/img/metaverse-graphic-cascade-small.jpg /ncite/news/2025/01/hunter-meta-glasses.php