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Air Force ROTC Class of 2025

Congratulations to six new members of the UNO Air Force ROTC Alumni chapter! The cadets were sworn in as 2nd Lieutenants on May 17, 2025.  Major General Bill Murphy, BGS 90, Mobilization Augmentee to the USSTRATCOM Commander, spoke at the commissioning ceremony for new Lieutenants held in a hangar at Offutt Air

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Kachia Nguyen, expected graduation – 2027

“My biggest accomplishment is starting a small sticker business! I took a big leap into content creation and freelance while attending UNO; pleasantly surprised when I realized all of the stuff that I learned from my classes can be applied towards freelancing.”  

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Malique Moody, BMS 20

“My most significant accomplishment was transitioning from social service to becoming a paraprofessional in the classroom. After working for a social service for about three years, the change was worth it. I’m in a better place with myself in life and doing better. I was able to apply my skills

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Ellie Brecht, BS 19

Ellie, Associate Athletic Director/Director of Development, Omaha Athletics, won the Jason Galaska Rising Star Award through the National Association of Athletic Development Directors (NAADD). She was awarded this for her exceptional leadership and innovation in college athletic fundraising, making significant contributions at every step in her career. Her impact at UNO has

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Chris Crutchfield, BS 92, MS 96

Chris, Omaha Men’s Basketball Head Coach, signed a three-year contract extension through the 2029-30 season. Under Crutchfield, the Mavericks won their first Summit League regular season and tournament championships and made their first appearance in the NCAA Tournament. He has also been named the 2025 Male Coach of the Year at the OSCAS, an

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Judge Mark Siedlik, BSBA 79, MA 82

Judge Mark Siedlik recently retired after serving thirty-five years as an Administrative Law Judge for the Missouri Department of Labor, Division of Workers Compensation. Judge Siedlik twice served as the Chief Judge, once in the St. Louis Division, and once in Kansas City.  

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Elie Bakota, BA 25

Elie was awarded a scholarship to pursue graduate studies at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. He will be studying Sports Leadership while continuing his passion for soccer and community engagement. 

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Dayton Schumacher, MBA 24

Dayton is using the business skills he acquired during his time at UNO by starting a running apparel brand called ‘Your Pace, Your Peace’ created to inspire self-improvement for others and help people in need. 25% of the profits from sales are donated to organizations dedicated to mental health awareness

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Ana Bellinghausen, BS 22

Ana has been named the 2025 Steve Pivovar Sports Person of the Year by the Omaha Sports Commission. The award is presented at the annual OSCAS awards ceremony to honor individuals who have made significant contributions to sports coverage throughout the year. Bellinghausen, a podcast host, sideline reporter and producer, is the first woman

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Mariah Marks Erikson, BS 21

Mariah graduated from Mitchell Hamline School of Law in May 2025! She is planning to clerk with a judge in the juvenile division and is excited to see where her JD takes her.  

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