From Dream to Degree
For 30 years, Project Achieve has helped Mavericks overcome obstacles to achieve their dream of a college degree from UNO.
FALL 2024 / VOLUME 15 / ISSUE 3
The feature stories in this issue emphasize how Mavericks tackle challenges head-on, adapt to change and overcome obstacles with determination.
For 30 years, Project Achieve has helped Mavericks overcome obstacles to achieve their dream of a college degree from UNO.
Creative Series / A series of fiction and creative writing by UNO alumni, faculty, staff and students
From an orphanage in India to attending UNO, the Kate sisters are now proud to call Omaha home.
Researchers in the Department of Counseling have introduced a groundbreaking Trauma-Informed Peer Advocate (TIPA) program, which was recently piloted with local high school students.
On September 19, I delivered my second State of the University Address with the theme of Destination Omaha. This year I highlighted our significant progress across all areas of the university. From our groundbreaking research to impressive student accomplishments, our commitment to standing out as an institution dedicated to academic excellence and transformative educational experience is imperative. Our collective efforts are shaping a brighter future for our community. In today’s rapidly changing world, this commitment is more important than ever. Our university is deeply connected to our community, and we provide our students with opportunities for hands-on experiences. Through our cutting-edge programs, outstanding facilities and dedicated faculty and staff, our learners are prepared to make meaningful contributions to the community and the world.
Ryan Stepps’s journey from a young aviation enthusiast to the Air Traffic Manager at Omaha Eppley Air Traffic Control Tower illustrates the impact that a well-rounded education and a strong work ethic can have on a professional trajectory.
“Going to UNO was what really drove me to become a better basketball player and find ways to further compete at a higher level,” said Meyer. “I have nothing but positive memories. I loved the campus and the atmosphere.”
UNO researchers demonstrate that exposure to pink noise can improve adaptability in human movement, which has significant implications for rehabilitation tools.
UNO’s fully online master’s degree in cybersecurity gave Larissa Sazama the flexibility she needed for her busy schedule.
The grant will fund a project for the School of Music to collaborate on bringing Lakota culture and music to K-12 students.
Collaborating between the College of Information Science & Technology and the College of Education, Health, and Human Science’s Department of Biomechanics, researchers aim to enhance therapy outcomes and accessibility for stroke patients.
UNO celebrated the grand opening of its newly renovated STEM TRAIL Center, featuring cutting-edge classrooms and collaborative spaces designed to enhance STEM education and workforce development.
Dick Holland and Da’Von George are connected through their passion for art and communications, with George being an inaugural recipient of a scholarship created by the Holland Family Foundation.
A Maverick family aims to move forward after loss, with help from their community.
Despite facing the challenges of immigration and separation, these determined sisters find strength in each other, overcoming obstacles to pursue their dreams at UNO. [VIDEO CONTENT]
Nolan Sullivan’s journey to becoming captain of the Omaha Hockey team hasn’t always been smooth, but it has always been filled with incredible moments that turn into cherished memories.
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Maverick sweethearts YUHAN CHEN (BSBA 20) and LIAN DUAN (BS 20) live in Canada but returned to UNO for their engagement! They celebrated eight years together on Sept. 28, 2024. “We are very glad that we met at UNO!”
AFROTC Alumni Chapter member WILLIAM MURPHY (BGS 90) has transitioned from his role as Mobilization Assistant to the Commander at the Nuclear Command, Control and Communications (NC3) Enterprise Center.
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