Mavericks,
At the University of Nebraska at Omaha, progress starts with processing what matters most, and preservation is about carrying forward what allows for adaptation and growth.
Traditionally, preservation calls to mind historic buildings, archival records, or traditions. At UNO, the concept is broader and more urgent. Preservation goes beyond saving the past. It is about safeguarding people, ideas and systems so communities can thrive now and in the future. From strengthening civic well-being to advancing cybersecurity and digital integrity, UNO is focused on sustaining the foundations that allow innovation to move forward.
As the premier metropolitan research university educating people of the world, UNO approaches preservation as a public responsibility. Students, faculty and staff conduct research that supports the community, ensuring that knowledge, creativity and innovation remain accessible and secure for future generations.
This commitment is visible in the way Mavericks learn and lead. Through hands-on research, engaging projects and partnerships across Omaha, students apply their knowledge to protect local resources, strengthen neighborhoods and respond to evolving workforce needs. Learning doesn’t stop at the classroom door – it extends into the community, where impact is immediate and meaningful.
In a time defined by rapid technological advancement and social change, preservation has become an essential skill. UNO is dedicated to preparing graduates who know how to move forward without losing what is essential. By preserving knowledge and opportunity, the university remains focused on what it has always done best – transforming lives while strengthening the world around it.
Sincerely,
Joanne Li, Ph.D., CFA
Chancellor
@uno_chancellor
“I just love our students. Just watch their earnestness and great spirit on the Today Show.”
