Building Better Readers
The Early Literacy Workshop, presented by the University of Nebraska at Omaha College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences, is helping teachers across Nebraska enhance their knowledge in the science of reading.
SUMMER 2025 / VOLUME 16 / ISSUE 2
At its best, a university experience offers more than knowledge. It offers connection, purpose and moments of joy that stay with us long after we leave campus.
The Early Literacy Workshop, presented by the University of Nebraska at Omaha College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences, is helping teachers across Nebraska enhance their knowledge in the science of reading.
About 200 young people age out of foster care in Nebraska each year, often without a strong support system. A team of UNO MBA students is helping a local nonprofit change that.
Creative Series / A series of fiction and creative writing by UNO alumni, faculty, staff and students
At the University of Nebraska at Omaha, we often highlight the degrees earned, research conducted, partnerships made and the lives we have transformed. These are the metrics of a thriving urban public research university.
But, behind every achievement is something deeper that doesn’t always make the headlines, yet shapes everything we do: joy.
At UNO we find joy in community, possibility and in knowing that every Maverick – past, present, and future – plays a part in shaping a better tomorrow.
Maggie O’Brien’s leap of faith led to leadership, legacy and lasting joy.
Using highly advanced computer models and technology, scientists are studying the intricate mechanics of movement and the varied implications on our health.
For MavForensics, UNO’s speech and debate team, preparation and a love for storytelling are critical for success.
A UNO-Buffett Early Childhood Institute partnership brings playful learning straight to families’ homes, helping young learners build essential skills before kindergarten.
Shohina Sultonova is turning connections into opportunities — from launching a Gen Z conference to earning a spot at a prestigious graduate program.
Goldwater Scholar Tai Prauner blends medical ambition with cultural connection, paving her path as a bilingual healthcare provider.
One Note Stands brings the popular musical form to the university.
Kolby Brink’s journey to UNO’s Biomechanics program reveals how unexpected connections can lead to extraordinary opportunities.
Thomas Rowe’s unexpected journey from psychology to theatrical costume design culminates in a stunning senior capstone production of Alice in Wonderland.
Study abroad experiences in Slovakia, Austria and Hungary gave UNO MBA student Anne Thomas fresh career insights.
The Herd’s collaboration brings together students with diverse percussion backgrounds, fostering creativity and communication in a unique and unified environment.
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Ellie Brecht, BS 19, Associate Athletic Director/Director of Development, Omaha Athletics, won the Jason Galaska Rising Star Award through the National Association of Athletic Development Directors (NAADD).
Dayton Schumacher, MBA 24, is using the business skills he acquired during his time at UNO by starting a running apparel brand called ‘Your Pace, Your Peace’ created to inspire self-improvement for others and help people in need.
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