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SPRING 2025 / VOLUME 16 / ISSUE 1

GENERATIONS

What does it mean to be part of a legacy? At UNO, it means being part of a story that spans generations.

Planting Seeds for the Future

The University of Nebraska at Omaha has transformed into a thriving urban-metropolitan university through strategic investments, positioning itself for a bold future to benefit future generations.

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Trailblazers

First generation college students move through uncharted territory, marking a path for others to follow. At UNO, they exemplify the Maverick Spirit.

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A Day in the Life

Follow two UNO students, fifty years apart, to discover how life at the University of Nebraska at Omaha has evolved from 1975 to 2025.

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Chancellor’s Message

In higher education, every person who enters our doors brings a new perspective, idea and energy to the table. The wisdom of the past, the innovation of the present and the promise of the future all intertwine to form the foundation upon which we build here at UNO. This ongoing collaboration across generations is what enables us to rise above challenges, create meaningful change and pave the way for the next wave of leaders, scholars and innovators.

At UNO, our goal is to make sure our learners are gaining knowledge, building connections and creating opportunities that help shape them into leaders of tomorrow.

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Finding the Foundation for Success

With the support of the Goodrich Scholarship and UNO’s resources, first generation student Jerry Brito-Mendoza navigated his college journey, overcoming challenges and discovering his passion for human resources. [VIDEO CONTENT]

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Generations in Conversation

UNO students studying gerontology interview older adult community members to learn how they define old, their advice for living life and their views on aging. This online exclusive video highlights the students’ revelations and shifts in generational perspectives. [VIDEO CONTENT]

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FOREVER MAVERICKS

UNO ALUMNI NEWS

Announcements and ways to stay engaged with UNO and alumni

ALUMNI PROFILES

The artistic journeys of two generations and their creative legacies

2010 JoAnna LeFlore Ejike ClassNote

CLASS NOTES

UNO alumni life and career
updates by class year

CLASS NOTES

Share a Class Note about a new job, promotion, award, wedding or other fantastic life event to be featured here and in an upcoming issue of UNO Magazine.

Maxie Rockymore’s (BA 15) short film, “Fresh Cut!” won the Audience Award at the Golden Gate International Film Festival and has been nominated for other film awards.

Bob Lindseth, (BGS 68)  and his contributions to the Space Race in the 1960s were featured in The Washington Times. Writer Ryan Lovelace detailed Lindseth’s involvement in experiments that tested the human body’s ability to endure the conditions of space travel.

VOICES & VIEWS

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