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.
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.
Creative Series / A series of fiction and creative writing by UNO alumni, faculty, staff and students
Follow two UNO students, fifty years apart, to discover how life at the University of Nebraska at Omaha has evolved from 1975 to 2025.
First generation college students move through uncharted territory, marking a path for others to follow. At UNO, they exemplify the Maverick Spirit.
JoAnna has been named a USA Today Woman of the Year. The award is meant to recognize women who have made an impact in their community as well as nationally. As executive director of the Malcom X Memorial Foundation, JoAnna is tasked with carrying forward the missions of two Black leaders; the foundation’s namesake,
Bob and his contributions to the Space Race in the 1960s are featured in The Washington Times. ‘Space guinea pig’ reveals hidden human experiments to get America to the moon By Ryan Lovelace The U.S. government drilled a hole into retired Air Force Col. Robert Lindseth’s heart more than 60 years
Rockymore’s short film, “Fresh Cut!” won the Audience Award at the Golden Gate International Film Festival and has been nominated for other film awards.
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.
Amanda will be finishing up her first full year of teaching with the “most amazing class of second graders” this May.
