When you think of a catalyst for community engagement, a building is not likely what comes to mind. Yet, UNO’s Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center is just that – within its walls and beyond.

On July 1, 2024, Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D. began his term as the University of Nebraska System’s ninth president. A first-generation college student, heart surgeon and longtime college administrator, Gold is no stranger to our university.

UNO is proud to be Omaha’s Metropolitan University, educating people of the world. It is also proud to have students and scholars engaged in exploring the world through the Fulbright program, the United States’ largest cultural exchange program.

After 50 years in radio, Otis Twelve is retiring from KVNO this fall, leaving a legacy as a beloved Morning Classics host and champion for the arts.

Do you remember the awe-inspiring experience of first learning about space, gazing up at the stars and imagining the vast mysteries of the universe? Take a trip down memory lane and into the future at the Mallory Kountze Planetarium.

Ten years ago, Dr. Erin Pleggenkuhle-Miles and Emeritus Management Professor Rebecca Morris were searching for a new way to bring strategy to life for their students when Pleggenkuhle-Miles stumbled across a case competition that intrigued her.

All 38 issues of UNO Magazine have been covered in original artwork. This summer, they were all on view at UNO Criss Library. A few of the artists reflect on the process they used to create the cover and how their practice has evolved.

The University of Omaha established a library in 1912, four years after its founding, in response to student requests. Today, UNO Criss Library is a prime space for the UNO community to go to for studying, socializing, collaborating and more.