A Second Life
UNO alum and entrepreneur Scott Kuhlman brings his career full circle from fashion sales to textile recycling and sustainable innovation.
SPRING 2026 / VOLUME 17 / ISSUE 1
At UNO, preservation protects what matters most while shaping the future. Mavericks strengthen foundations and lead change with purpose and care.
UNO alum and entrepreneur Scott Kuhlman brings his career full circle from fashion sales to textile recycling and sustainable innovation.
The SPEAK OUT!® Therapy and Research Center at UNO sustains speech, confidence and connection for Nebraskans living with Parkinson’s.
Students and local companies are defending Nebraska’s digital infrastructure through UNO’s Cyber Matrix.
The Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library is filled with stories, and an important department preserves the ones that belong to UNO.
At the University of Nebraska at Omaha, progress starts with processing what matters most, and preservation is about carrying forward what allows for adaptation and growth.
Traditionally, preservation calls to mind historic buildings, archival records, or traditions. At UNO, the concept is broader and more urgent. Preservation goes beyond saving the past. It is about safeguarding people, ideas and systems so communities can thrive now and in the future. From strengthening civic well-being to advancing cybersecurity and digital integrity, UNO is focused on sustaining the foundations that allow innovation to move forward.
Smart tech, sharp data and a holistic team are redefining athlete care at UNO — preventing injuries before they happen and powering peak performance across every sport.
From MCC to UNO, Aislyn Tyler turned uncertainty into confidence, community, and a clear vision for her future in social work.
Behind UNO’s student athletes, there is a team of student workers supporting their health – both mentally and physically.
The inaugural UNO Skills Report also shows how UNO is aligning academic learning with labor market needs.
118 unique investigators received funding from 92 sponsors, including 21 different federal agencies and 12 different state agencies.
UNOTheatre presents a modern retelling of the most shared story in human history, complete with guitar solos and graffiti.
UNO junior Olivia McArthur is learning that journalism isn’t only about writing stories.
A $2.7 million NIH grant is supporting the development of the first therapy that can directly remove arterial calcification and improve blood flow in patients with peripheral artery disease.
A collaborative team including scientists from UNO, UT Southwestern, and European partners has identified a new factor in cancer mortality — one that could change how the disease is diagnosed and treated.
High-altitude balloons provide students with a launchpad to conduct experiments in near-space and have sparked collaboration between UNO researchers.
Three UNO MBA graduates teamed up to help an Omaha orthodontist expand his practice for their Capstone project. Now thriving in their careers, the alumni credit that real-world UNO experience with giving them an edge.
Former UNO star Jake Guentzel helps lead Team USA to its first hockey gold since 1980.
Each day, thousands of events unfold across the world. But amid the excitement, who is working to secure these gatherings and keep everyone safe?
Lydia Okuku has brought Y2K fashion trends to Omaha with Crazy Unicorn, a vintage brand that originated from her UNO dorm room.
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Jill Ridder, MS 16, has received a national Milken Educator Award and a $25,000 cash prize! Ridder has dedicated her career to increasing teacher leadership and preparing students for purposeful, bright futures. She currently serving as principal of Woodbine Elementary in Woodbine, Iowa.
W. Joseph Bruckner, BGS 78, has been inducted into the American Antitrust Institute’s Private Antitrust Enforcement Hall of Fame.
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