Planting Seeds for the Future
The University of Nebraska at Omaha has transformed into a thriving urban-metropolitan university through strategic investments, positioning itself for a bold future to benefit future generations.
What does it mean to be part of a legacy? At UNO, it means being part of a story that spans generations.
The University of Nebraska at Omaha has transformed into a thriving urban-metropolitan university through strategic investments, positioning itself for a bold future to benefit future generations.
First generation college students move through uncharted territory, marking a path for others to follow. At UNO, they exemplify the Maverick Spirit.
Follow two UNO students, fifty years apart, to discover how life at the University of Nebraska at Omaha has evolved from 1975 to 2025.
Creative Series / A series of fiction and creative writing by UNO alumni, faculty, staff and students
A lifelong devotion to art and education led Ken Anderson from Nebraska classrooms to a South Dakota studio — where creativity still shapes his every day.
A chance reconnection and a passion for creative freedom led Josh Anderson to a life of art, teaching and family collaboration.
What began as childhood visits to UNO became the foundation of Jordan Acker Anderson’s artistic journey — one that led to love, leadership and a legacy of creativity spanning generations.
A lifelong artist and educator reflects on his transformative journey through UNO, where he studied and later taught art, while continuing to create and inspire across generations.
In higher education, every person who enters our doors brings a new perspective, idea and energy to the table. The wisdom of the past, the innovation of the present and the promise of the future all intertwine to form the foundation upon which we build here at UNO. This ongoing collaboration across generations is what enables us to rise above challenges, create meaningful change and pave the way for the next wave of leaders, scholars and innovators.
At UNO, our goal is to make sure our learners are gaining knowledge, building connections and creating opportunities that help shape them into leaders of tomorrow.
A nine-year-old girl’s journey with a custom prosthetic arm — designed for just $50 — showcases the life-changing impact of biomechanics research at the University of Nebraska at Omaha.
Kaylin Plaza’s long and winding path from mastering Korean as a military interrogator to studying marketing at UNO.
Research supported by a Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom grant will conserve bats and help protect Nebraska agriculture.
Partnering with NATO and researchers from nine nations, Nebraska Deterrence Lab is helping develop a deterrence framework to protect space assets from emerging threats.
CBA Sophomore Madison Wajda may be influencing your weekend plans.
Current and prospective students can enroll in the program now and begin working toward a Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence degree.
The UNO Aviation Institute’s Victor Huang received a Federal Aviation Administration grant to help pave the way for safer skies as more uncrewed aircraft populate the national airspace.
20 years of data gives policymakers, advocates and citizens a new way to look at how the average person interacts with the criminal justice system.
The high-energy commercial, which celebrates the spirit of Omaha and empowers viewers to see themselves as Mavericks, will serve as the cornerstone of UNO’s future branding and marketing efforts.
Kennedy Wallman’s artistic journey extends beyond the canvas, showcasing her remarkable talent not only as a painter but also as a curator.
Nearly 40 years after it first opened, UNO’s Durham Science Center has been reimagined into a vibrant, state-of-the-art hub for hands-on STEM learning.
In 84 years of alumni publications (five generations) we present our first double cover!
Quadriform I & II by Andy Acker, Jordan Acker Anderson, Josh Anderson, Ken Anderson
For the cover art, we collaged elements from our individual studio practices into a cohesive aesthetic space. The result is a new dialogue between our sensibilities, arriving at the two compositions that confound our individual artistic pursuits and create surprising visual connections.
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