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L to R: Frank Stalla; Chancellor Joanne Li; Viv Ewing (BS 83, MS 86); Mayor John Ewing (BGS 85, MS 87); Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics Adrian Dowell; Stephanie (Kirby) Dowell (BS 04); Aileen Warren (BS 83, MSW 85); Thomas Warren (MS 89)

Chancellor’s Message

Mavericks,

At the University of Nebraska at Omaha, we often highlight the degrees earned, research conducted, partnerships made and the lives we have transformed. These are the metrics of a thriving urban public research university.

But, behind every achievement is something deeper that doesn’t always make the headlines, yet shapes everything we do: joy.

At UNO we find joy in community, possibility and in knowing that every Maverick – past, present and future – plays a part in shaping a better tomorrow.

Joy also lives at the heart of learning. You’ll find joyfulness in our classrooms,

across campus and in the legacies of our alumni. It’s part of what makes our work in Omaha so powerful.

Here is why that matters: The Omaha metro area is a major economic driver for Nebraska and plays a vital role in supporting the state’s future. This community deserves a public research university providing equitable services to our people.

UNO takes that responsibility seriously. As a Carnegie-classified research institution and proud metropolitan university, we exist to serve, uplift, expand access, accelerate discovery and drive economic development. That means removing

barriers to education, creating pathways to high-quality jobs and showing up for our city.

We believe that joy fuels resilience, optimism sparks innovation and that communities thrive when every person feels seen. The future we are building is shaped by the hopes and dreams of those we serve.

Thank you for being part of this joyful, transformative mission.

Sincerely, 

Joanne Li, Ph.D., CFA 

Chancellor

@uno_chancellor

Still thinking about this magical moment. Recently we celebrated with the announcement that the Biomechanics Research Building is being expanded to include more labs and collaborative space (construction will begin this fall). The Biomechanics faculty, students, and researchers are doing incredible things that are saving lives, which has made this building the biomechanics capital of the world and UNO a valuable research institution.

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