Learning at UNO has always been shaped by curiosity. Across decades and disciplines, students have studied and explored in spaces built for discovery.
In the 1920s, the quiet study halls of Joslyn Hall were filled with students immersed in books and encyclopedias which served as a central reference point for information related to their coursework and lectures.
Chemistry labs in the 1950s offered students a hands-on path to discovery, where curiosity mixed with experimentation.
Before search bars and online databases, students flipped through card catalogs — each drawer a gateway to deeper understanding.
As technology advanced, so did the tools of inquiry. In the 1980s, students explored new digital frontiers in UNO’s computer labs.
On sunny days, students gathered on campus lawns for discussion, study and connection, turning green spaces into study halls without walls.
Curiosity meets compassion in UNO’s Biomechanics Lab, where students and faculty explore how adaptive technology improves lives with 3D-printed prosthetics.
