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DALE ANDERSON, AS 72

Dale went on to earn a BS in Engineering Technology from NU in 1976 and an MBA in Sustainability from the San Francisco Institute of Architecture in 2013. He is a licensed architect in five states and nationally (NCARB, AIA), certified as a specialist in sustainable design (LEED AP BD+C,

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RUBY RUSSO, BA 71

Ruby taught elementary school at Walnut Hill and Joslyn Elementary. She retired in 1985 and celebrated her 100th birthday in April 2024. She has seven grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and is expecting a great-great grandchild in November.

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Gunnar Dahl, BGE 66

Gunnar earned his degree via the Operation Bootstrap program. He was in the Air Force at the time. Dahl later went on to earn an MA in Economics from Stony Brook University in New York. He worked in the insurance industry in claims management, prior to his retirement in 2008.

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Corey Hahn

Corey Hahn’s been open about his past struggles, which were at times compounded by clinical depression, wishing to instill hope in others

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Garry Clark, Jr.

Garry Clark, Jr. grew up in more than a dozen different homes all over Washington, D.C. as his family battled both poverty and addiction.

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GAYLE SPENCER, BS 83

Gayle Spencer currently serves as the President of the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS) and is the Director of the Illinois Leadership Center at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

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KEITH BAILEY, MS 62

“At my age, every day is a blessing. I walk a couple miles a day, do some pushups daily (100). I noodle around on my computer, drive to town for coffee 4-5 mornings a week. Follow college football and basketball. I really enjoyed Olympic track and field plus women’s gymnastics.

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From UNO to Air Traffic Control

Ryan Stepps’s journey from a young aviation enthusiast to the Air Traffic Manager at Omaha Eppley Air Traffic Control Tower illustrates the impact that a well-rounded education and a strong work ethic can have on a professional trajectory.

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UNO Alum Brings Home the Gold

“Going to UNO was what really drove me to become a better basketball player and find ways to further compete at a higher level,” said Meyer. “I have nothing but positive memories. I loved the campus and the atmosphere.”

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