Kathy completed her second Fulbright Scholar in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan during the 2022–2023 academic year (her first was in the Republic of Georgia in 2005). In both Fulbrights she offered a number of economic education programming around the country. Since, she has been selected to lead Smithsonian Journey trips to the five stans,
Stephanie launched the first-of-its-kind certification program for mental health in the construction industry through her organization, The Wounded Workforce. Building Resilience-Construction Mental Health Certification is the first-ever holistic mental health certification designed and built specifically for the construction industry. Released in November 2024, this transformative program is now empowering construction professionals
“My biggest accomplishment over the last year has been doing well. Doing well has become a bit of a habit. Being well has required an intentional and joy-centered approach to life when the season of life I am in doesn’t align with the vision for my life I have. Nevertheless,
Jeff published a feature article in Space & Defense academic journal. Space & Defense is a peer-reviewed academic journal that focuses on the field of defense and national security. It is published through UNO in cooperation with the United States Air Force Academy. The feature article titled “A Premature Obituary for Conventional Deterrence” was incorporated
Tom, sergeant with the Blair Police Department, was awarded the Police Officer’s Association of Nebraska Police Office of the Year on October 8, 2024 at the state law enforcement conference in Kearney, NE. He was recognized for saving the life of a shooting victim who was shot several times in both
Naomi was recently promoted to Director of Database Operations and Annual Appeals at Mercy High School. She also received her graduate certificate in Business Analytics from Creighton University in December 2023.
Ashlee started a new job earlier this year as a library specialist with the Omaha Public Library. She loves it, and is forever grateful for her education from UNO.
“I am in my 25th year of serving elementary education students! This year, my daughter will graduate high school and will start her coursework at UNO in the fall of 2025. #GoMavs”
Mallory’s book “Culture Medicine of the Spirits” published and released on the Amazon and Barnes and Nobles platforms in November 2024.
