A Change in Perspective
A study abroad experience sparked one UNO alumna’s artistic journey, proving imagination can flourish when we see the world through a new lens.
SUMMER 2026 / VOLUME 17 / ISSUE 2
Imagination is the ability to see beyond what is. Across campus and throughout the Maverick community, imagination encourages us to see possibilities where others see limits.
A study abroad experience sparked one UNO alumna’s artistic journey, proving imagination can flourish when we see the world through a new lens.
Imagination comes alive through movement as dancers across generations transform ideas, emotions, and stories into shared expression.
The path to new knowledge begins with imagination, inquiry, and a willingness to venture into the unknown.
Through creative expression and diverse perspectives, artists reveal new ways of understanding ourselves and one another.
As a metropolitan university, the University of Nebraska at Omaha is deeply connected to the people, challenges, and opportunities that shape our community. That connection requires imagination.
Imagination is often associated with creativity, but it is also a powerful force for progress. It is what allows us to see possibilities where others see obstacles, to ask new questions, and to envision solutions that have not yet been discovered. At UNO, imagination drives innovation, learning, and impact.
Amplified by UNO’s role as co-host, the Men’s College World Series fuels Omaha’s economy and shapes its identity.
An art history professor is using private support to provide hands-on experiences for students.
Isaac Barchus’s connection with UNO began when he was just 12 years old.
Students from all majors and walks of university life come together to be the pulse of Omaha Athletics and build a lasting community.
Inside the Clayton Lab, researchers are expanding our knowledge of how the gut microbiome works.
There were times when Blanca Brownmiller was tempted to give up on achieving her goal of getting her college degree. UNO helped her cross the finish line.
While research lab results matter, the educational skills gained along the way are just as important.
UNO’s first co-op student and Business Admin major Darian Mitchell finished an experience with Werner Enterprises, helping advance her career in the supply chain industry.
Lawmakers saw firsthand how uncensored AI models can generate dangerous, real-world attack guidance.
The program will integrate revised internship courses, professional development workshops, and public events connecting students with community partners.
As Omaha Track and Field standout Emma Klein prepares her final jumps as a student-athlete, she looks forward to her next chapter as a first-grade teacher.
The next phase of the Omaha Athletics Campus Masterplan
“O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou, Romeo?” He was at UNOTheatre’s Black Box Theatre at Weber Fine Arts Building.
This six-part mini documentary series offers a behind-the-scenes, all-access look at a season in the life of Omaha Baseball student-athletes through the eyes of team captain Jackson Trout.
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.
Omaha Police Chief Todd Schmaderer, BS 94, has been recognized by the Omaha Press Club as the 185th Face on the Barroom Floor. The honor comes as Schmaderer recently marked 30 years in law enforcement. Schmaderer joined the Omaha Police Department in 1996 and has served as chief since 2012, making him the longest-serving police chief among all major cities. He leads a department of more than 1,200 employees, including 906 sworn officers.
Jaime Damkroger, MBA 08, is a co-author of When People Rise: HR Secrets for Small Business Growth, Success, and Legacy.
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