Category: Forever Mavericks

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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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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Margret Kingrey, MFA 21

Margret and her husband have done some international traveling, which they haven’t done much of in their married life. They have been to places they have dreamed about seeing for years and have one more out of the country trip in August.  “Great times! Glad I can still walk around,

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Brandon Boyd, BS 11 

“I bought my first second house and moved, thanks to my wife! I’m still working in the field I learned while at UNO and every day brings new tech to learn and manage. I synced up with a whole group of friends that are alumni for the first time in

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Amy Gilroy Knight, BS 01

Amy just wrapped up her 24th annual dinner gala as the Director of Events at Creighton Preparatory School. They raised the most money in the event’s 55-year history, all to support financial assistance for our students. She really loves what she does and feels lucky to work with such dedicated volunteers

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