UNO alumni life and career updates by class year
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
“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.”
“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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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,
“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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AUDREY
Daughter of Carrie (Grinnell), BA 12 and Donald Kraft
CORNELL
Son of Kristin (Graves), BS 09 and Cornell Sudduth Jr.
DAHLIA
Daughter of Katherine Munoz, BS 19, MS 24 and Carlos Sibrian, BMS 19
ELAINA
Daughter of Delaney Vaccaro Bednar, BA 19 and Tanner Bednar
ELIANA
Daughter of Karlee (Coleman), BS 09 and Mark Kistler and great granddaughter of Barbara (Bane) Kistler, BS 48 and Paul Kistler, BS 48
GRAYSON
Son of Malerie (Dunning), BS 18 and Dutton Hughes, BS 17
HENRY
Son of Kinsey (Brown), BS 17 and Kale Peterson, BS 17 and grandson of Shannon (O’Doherty), BS 90, MS 96 and Matthew Brown, BS 89, MS 97
MERLIN
Son of Kristina (Wylie), BS 10 and Houston Shearon
MIRA
Daughter of Tatum Knight, BS 20 and Stefan Knight
OLIVIA
Daughter of Neil Frizzell, BS 13 and Taylor Simbides
PALMER
Son of Isaac Lindgren, BS 16 and Annie Lindgren
RIO
Son of Meghan (Morse), BA 19, MS 24 and Ronald Rivera, BS 15, MS 23
ROSIE
Daughter of Lindsay (Redding), BS 13 and Mike Varona, BBA 15
In 1991, the UNO Alumni Association established a birth recognition program for the children of graduates, issuing certificates and bibs to newborns and announcing their arrival in the UNO Alum magazine.
Twins Megan Claire Moriarty and Kathleen Grace Moriarty, daughters of 1980 UNO graduate Michael Moriarty, were born in 1992 and were recognized in the Fall 1993 issue of the UNO Alum magazine. The two officially became alumni when they graduated from UNO in 2015 majoring in Elementary Special Education.
The sisters now have Future Mavericks of their own.
“Upon graduation, I taught 4th and 5th grade for two years at Blair Christian Academy (a former satellite school of Omaha Christian Academy). I got married in 2017 and became a stay-at -home mom. I have 3 children, ages 6, 4 and 2.” — Megan (Moriarty) Walker
“After graduation, I taught preschool at St. Paul Lutheran School in Omaha for almost four years until it closed in 2019. I then accepted an admin position for Trinity Classical Academy as their Campus Coordinator and primer art teacher for two years. I got married in 2020 and now stay home with my two young daughters.” — Kathleen (Moriarty) Kumm
To date, the association has recognized more than 2,000 Future Mavericks.
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We extend our condolences to the family and friends of these graduates. Reported to the University of Nebraska Foundation Oct. 3, 2024–March 10, 2025.
1948
Thomas C. Brown
Leonard L. Finnegan
Kenneth D. Rodabaugh
1950
Jean M. Effken
1951
Evelyn J. Boyer
Albert J. Carrillo
1953
William E. James
1954
Kenneth D. Roth
1955
Carolyn C. Whitham
1956
Donald R. Stewart
1957
Richard D. Langhammer
Dean P. Thompson
Sharlene A. Hearn
Howard L. Hawks
1958
William R. Barna
1959
Russell S. Gurciullo
Donald J. Wilkie
1960
Jack R. Nay
1961
Ronald D. Kvam
Douglas L. Van Horn
1962
Nina M. Little
1963
Connie Tooher
Courtland R. Braden
1964
Paul S. McMillen
Naomi K. Bourg
Gerald R. Welling
1965
Florence A. Finnicum
Gail E. Cody
Johnny J. Prichard
Lynn D. Reiff
Marie L. Johnson
1966
Donald E. Reiner
Daniel J. Rishel
Chris M. Arps
1967
John H. Hausig
1968
Carol Z. Gendler
Mary J. Totten
1969
Michael E. McAleer
LaVern L. Syring
Phyllis J. Meyer
1970
Walter E. Husten
Ronald E. Gentzler
Lucian A. Gunter
Jean J. Larson
Roger M. Peirce
1971
James F. Ramirez
Robert L. Adams
Charles R. Caniglia
Carl E. Cooper
David A. Mack
Frank G. Telich
Bernard M. Tompkins
Patrick C. Duggins
Rita J. Salucci
Linda K. Kucirek
1972
John F. Bartek
Frank J. Batko
Krista L. Moravec
Jeffrey L. Renner
David B. Scott
Sally A. Chapple
1973
Eddith J. Buis
William A. Verkest
Marita A. Hahn
Linda L. Jankowski
Daniel W. Penkert
Milton E. Weatherly
1974
Emil J. Hiykel
Allen W. Householder
Wayne H. McDermott
John E. McLaughlin
Richard L. Mitchell
Charles L. Paladino
Thomas L. Kunkel
1975
Lyle V. Hamm
Sheryl A. Jedlicka
Charles T. Kelley
Merle E. Paulsen
Nancy A. Thompson
1976
George R. Mills
Timothy J. Raasch
Gordon Hughett
1977
Elizabeth K. Day
Jerry E. Snyder
1978
Shirley A. Hanley
Frederick J. Bender
Marcelyn M. Hurst
Devra Spiegal
Phuoc H. Tran
Craig D. Barr
1979
Kevin J. Purcell
1980
Daniel G. Corcoran
Constance M. Frohling
Annie P. Haynes
Larry R. Reimer
Richard J. Wilson
1981
Steven M. Kucirek
Lynn Scott-Liedle
Rita M. Glass
1983
Ikpeme B. Ebong
Elizabeth A. Blake
1984
Edward M. Lehman
1985
Virginia Bitting
Julie S. Cunningham
1986
Sharon A. deLaubenfels
Lisa L. Dunning
Leon D. Janssen
Patricia A. Krings
Karen G. Singsaas
Richard E. Sorrells
1987
Karen K. Ausenhus
Marcia A. Renner
Betty J. Shambley
1988
William L. Rogers
1989
Mohammed B. Abou-Nasr
Gloria E. Barton
Sheryl D. Fredrick
Ruth M. Wormley
1991
Derek S. Schmid
Mary V. Bruning
Thomas P. Staebell
Daniel P. Blair
1992
Patricia A. Harris
Daniel B. Johnson
1993
Bennie J. Brightman
Claudette M. Wieseler
Gilberto M. Conti
1994
Rudy Strong
Cynthia A. Tech
1995
Mary K. Tworek
Matthew D. Kelly
1996
Rodger Stroup
1997
Katherine D. Prochazka
1998
Julie L. Baumert
2003
Rodney J. Smith
2007
Joseph S. Wellman
2010
Elizabeth A. Olson
2011
Abigail L. Handlos
2020
Christine T. Jensen
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