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University of Nebraska at Omaha @unomaha.edu · 29/09/2026

UNO is the newest member of the Business-Higher Education Forum. As a member, UNO will help address some of the nation’s top workforce development challenges alongside Fortune 500 companies, top universities, and visionary leaders in talent development. heyor.ca/HtmLze

Bronze statue of a man in a suit standing on a concrete pedestal outside a modern college building at golden-hour light, with a commemorative plaque visible at the base.

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University of Nebraska at Omaha @unomaha.edu · 28/09/2026

We pride ourselves on connecting students with internships at top businesses and organizations around Omaha. Even more proud to celebrate some excellent interns and their supervisors at Career Connect. heyor.ca/CLj0vE

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University of Nebraska at Omaha @unomaha.edu · 27/09/2026

For Joe Conner, a junior triple major in chemistry, physics, and history, interning at Oak Ridge National Laboratory was the opportunity of a lifetime. heyor.ca/H4qPeq

Young scientist in a lab coat and safety goggles carefully measuring blue liquid into a round flask amid colorful chemistry glassware, demonstrating a small laboratory experiment.

Graduate student smiling beside a research poster titled "Applications of an Automated Platform for Real-Time, In Situ Remote Monitoring" that describes the ATLAS automated sensor platform with schematic, data plots, and discussion at a poster session.

Complex laboratory optical and fluidics bench showing fiber-optic cables, syringe pumps, detectors and stacked control modules mounted on an optical table, set up for automated fluid handling and spectroscopic measurements.

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University of Nebraska at Omaha @unomaha.edu · 24/09/2026

UNO alumnus John Morgan has issued a new challenge for Wear Black, Give Back: If we reach 7,000 gifts, he will donate $1 million — the largest donation ever during our annual giving day. Wear Black, Give Back will take place from noon on Oct. 7 to noon on Oct. 8. heyor.ca/KcwYm3

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University of Nebraska at Omaha @unomaha.edu · 23/09/2026

The rain pushed us inside, but it couldn't stop one of the best days of the year, Fiesta at the Plaza!

Folkloric dancer in a flowing white and pink traditional dress lifts her skirt mid-twirl in a bright atrium while seated spectators and onlookers on an upper balcony watch.

College students wait in line at a campus buffet while volunteers wearing gloves ladle hot food onto plates, depicting a communal meal at a school event.

Young woman in athletic wear smiling and stepping to the side as she participates in a casual indoor group activity, wearing a dark zip-up jacket, gold necklace and a smartwatch, with other participants blurred in the background.

Students and attendees at a campus cultural event watch, record on phones, and clap as children perform a colorful folkloric dance in bright pink ruffled dresses and wide-brimmed hats.

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University of Nebraska at Omaha @unomaha.edu · 22/09/2026

Happy First Day of Fall! We can't wait to see more scenes like this on campus. 🍂

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University of Nebraska at Omaha @unomaha.edu · 20/09/2026

The future is bright for the Omaha Mavericks. We broke ground on the new Howard L. Hawks Training Center and Maverick Park Clubhouse!

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University of Nebraska at Omaha @unomaha.edu · 18/09/2026

Introducing UNO Public Safety's new crisis and therapy K9, Ares, at your service! 🤝 heyor.ca/srSbBw

Police crisis K9 German Shepherd wearing a black service vest labeled "POLICE CRISIS K9," standing alert beside its handler whose hand and duty belt are visible.

A Police Crisis K9 in a black harness greets a smiling young woman who bends to pet the dog while a uniformed officer holds the leash in a bright building lobby.

Campus police officer holding a K-9 leash while two students pet a friendly German shepherd wearing a service vest in a bright university lobby.

Police K9 in a working harness and thin-blue-line collar sitting alert beside a uniformed handler who holds its leash inside a public building.

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University of Nebraska at Omaha @unomaha.edu · 17/09/2026

Literally can't wait. Amber Ruffin, host of the Amber Ruffin Show on Peacock and a comedy writer, will speak at UNO on Sept. 22. This is free and open to the public. heyor.ca/hdMO3j

Confident professional portrait of a smiling woman wearing a bright pink blazer and patterned navy shirt with arms crossed against a solid light-blue background.

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University of Nebraska at Omaha @unomaha.edu · 15/09/2026

Can friction in the workplace actually help? UNO Industrial/Organizational Psychology expert Roni Reiter-Palmon explains that when employers step out of their comfort zones and embrace conflict, it could increase their team's overall productivity and cohesiveness. heyor.ca/5317UY

Aerial view of a downtown skyline used as a news graphic with the headline NEWS — UNO Expert Highlights the Benefits of Friction in the Workplace.

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University of Nebraska at Omaha @unomaha.edu · 11/09/2026

Twenty-five years later, we remember together. 🇺🇸 This morning, members of the UNO Air Force ROTC and the Creighton University Army ROTC ran the steps at Memorial Park to honor the lives lost.

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University of Nebraska at Omaha @unomaha.edu · 10/09/2026

Marking 25 years of 9/11, take a look at how UNO will observe this milestone: heyor.ca/eo6qqh

Volunteer placing small American flags in a grassy field to create a memorial display honoring veterans, with a campus bell tower and another person blurred in the background.

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University of Nebraska at Omaha @unomaha.edu · 08/09/2026

Ahead of the milestone anniversary of 9/11, NCITE researchers and UNO students presented to congressional lawmakers on how terrorists exploit unrestricted AI models, highlighting emerging threats and the need for informed policy. heyor.ca/4ORE4X

A group of University of Nebraska Omaha students in business attire holding a UNO Omaha banner while posing on the plaza in front of the U.S. Capitol building under a partly cloudy blue sky.

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University of Nebraska at Omaha @unomaha.edu · 03/09/2026

We have a special visitor on campus 👀

A hawk perched on an ornate white cornice and Corinthian column capital of a classical building beneath decorative urn finials, framed by blurred green leaves in the foreground.

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University of Nebraska at Omaha @unomaha.edu · 03/09/2026

Elementary education major Rosie Rangel has always been passionate about campus life. During an out-of-state internship, she experienced the same feelings as many new students and has some advice for Mavs. heyor.ca/UTh2Tf

Young woman smiling with one hand on her hip, leaning on a decorative red iron fence beside a sunlit grassy lawn, wearing a gray T-shirt, black shorts and white sneakers.

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University of Nebraska at Omaha @unomaha.edu · 02/09/2026

Us: We want to do an awkward JCPenney photoshoot @omahaMSOC: Say no more!

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University of Nebraska at Omaha @unomaha.edu · 27/08/2026

For the first time, UNO Aviation students moved in together to form the Aviation Living Community at Maverick Village, marking a new chapter in UNO residential life. heyor.ca/i2MlcI

Students and staff gather for a campus welcome/move‑in under an Aviation Institute canopy, handing out supplies and food in light rain, viewed from an upper‑floor window with window panes in the foreground.

Two college students moving belongings during campus move-in, one walking beside and one pushing a large red rolling cart filled with green bags down a wet driveway.

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University of Nebraska at Omaha @unomaha.edu · 26/08/2026

There was a camel on campus. That's it. That's the post.

A smiling young man with a backpack being nuzzled on the cheek by a camel wearing a halter during a friendly outdoor encounter, blurred greenery and a brick building behind them.

Students on a college campus pose for a selfie next to two camels led by handlers in cowboy hats, while other students walk by beneath a bright blue sky and leafy trees.

Young man smiling while gently touching a camel’s halter as a handler in a cowboy hat holds the lead, showing a friendly animal encounter.

Smiling young woman leaning back in playful surprise while a haltered camel sniffs close behind her and a handler’s hand holds the lead rope.

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University of Nebraska at Omaha @unomaha.edu · 24/08/2026

They're about to have the best year, and they don't even realize it yet.

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University of Nebraska at Omaha @unomaha.edu · 19/08/2026

Omaha Women Soccer athletes Kendall Dobberstein and Addie LaRock have played together since high school, winning state championships and compiling a 83-1 record. Now, these Omaha natives are building something special with the Mavericks. ⚽: heyor.ca/I0sfEo

Three soccer teammates in light-blue uniforms celebrate a goal with a joyful group hug on the grassy field, one player lifted slightly as they smile; "Omaha Soccer" banner visible in the background.

Omaha women's soccer players posing and celebrating on the sideline, smiling and holding up number-one hand gestures while wearing matching gray uniforms.

A soccer player in a black "Omaha" #5 jersey with a pink captain's armband dribbles the ball on green turf, looking up as the goal and teammates appear behind her.

College soccer player wearing a gray "OMAHA" No. 10 jersey and bright red cleats stands alert on green turf, scanning the field during play with trees and a campus building in the background.

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University of Nebraska at Omaha @unomaha.edu · 18/08/2026

The summer they studied abroad 🗺️✈️ Three students — Caelah Brown, Camryn Busenbark, and Teagan Sullivan — embraced the opportunity to learn and explore the world this summer during their education abroad. 🗞️: heyor.ca/jCVfiB

Young woman leaning on Westminster Bridge railing, smiling at the camera with the Houses of Parliament and Elizabeth Tower rising beside the River Thames on a sunny day.

Two tourists posing and smiling on a sunlit lawn in front of the Taj Mahal, framed by trees with the mausoleum’s white dome and minarets visible in the background.

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University of Nebraska at Omaha @unomaha.edu · 16/08/2026

It's move-in season! Welcome home, Mavericks 📦🤘

Scott Crossing residence complex with students and families walking past check‑in tents and stations on a wet campus courtyard during move‑in/orientation.

Student carrying a flat-screen TV, blankets, and a pink‑checkered bag while walking past a red tent and other people during a rainy campus move‑in day.

Students and family unloading belongings during a rainy college move-in day, carrying duffel bags and boxes and pushing university-branded carts past a red check-in tent outside a residence hall.

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University of Nebraska at Omaha @unomaha.edu · 11/08/2026

It's time for Mavericks to come home. Counting down the days until Move-In!

Young woman standing at her apartment door holding up keys and smiling while two family members record her on phones, celebrating her move-in on an outdoor walkway.

Student volunteers moving dorm belongings from a truck into red rolling carts during campus move-in, unloading bins, a mirror, and bedding beside a tree-lined chain-link fence.

Young man unpacking cardboard moving boxes on a table in a sparsely furnished apartment kitchenette, with two stools, a vacuum cleaner, and more boxes stacked on the counter.

A young woman wearing a UNO T-shirt hands a cardboard box down from a pickup truck while volunteers of different ages unload donations outside, showing a neighborhood community move/charity effort.

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University of Nebraska at Omaha @unomaha.edu · 05/08/2026

Durango will get mad if you get this wrong ❤️🚩📕

Social poll titled "Which color is UNO red?" displaying five numbered horizontal swatches (#1–#5) ranging from bright red to deep maroon as answer choices, over a blurred campus clock tower and out-of-focus red flowers in the foreground.

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University of Nebraska at Omaha @unomaha.edu · 05/08/2026

The fascination with flying has pushed alum Denzel Woods far in the aviation industry, first with the Omaha Airport Authority and now as a VP with Jet Linx. ✈️ heyor.ca/XmZkso

A smiling businessman in a dark suit stands in a hangar in front of a private jet, suggesting executive travel.

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University of Nebraska at Omaha @unomaha.edu · 02/08/2026

NEW 📰: UNO establishes the Nebraska Center for 3D Innovation. This new statewide research hub will develop 3D-printed technology for healthcare, funded by an $8 million award from the National Science Foundation’s E-RISE awards. heyor.ca/lpebXe

A clinician carefully fitting a bright pink prosthetic forearm and hand onto a young girl’s residual arm while she sits at a table with toy blocks and instructions.

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University of Nebraska at Omaha @unomaha.edu · 31/07/2026

Not everyone’s path is straight and narrow. UNO alum Gary Barrineau shows us that sometimes the windy, unconventional path can still lead you to the perfect destination. For him, that's the pristine prairie land at Turkey Creek Preserve. heyor.ca/PKQsJG

A man in a baseball cap stands waist-high in tall grasses on a sunlit hillside, holding a plant stem and looking toward a meandering river and wooded valley, conveying quiet observation of the natural landscape.

Hand gently holding a milkweed stem in a wildflower meadow, revealing two striped, milkweed-feeding caterpillars on the leaves.

Hands opening a dried seed pod and pouring tiny dark seeds into an open palm above grassy ground, showing seed collection for planting.

A man wearing a cap walks through and examines tall yellow wildflowers and grasses in a sunlit rolling prairie meadow.

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University of Nebraska at Omaha @unomaha.edu · 28/07/2026

Counting down the days until they're home ☕📓🍂

Historic brick mansion under a broad oak with golden autumn leaves, blurred fallen leaves in the foreground creating a cozy fall mood; overlaid caption reads, "I love summer, but I have an itch."

Two students in red jackets performing a lively dance on a school gym floor as classmates watch nearby and tables with projects line the background.

Indoor climber reaching for a handhold on a textured indoor rock wall, secured to a top rope with harness and chalk bag; overlay text reads "I love summer, but I have an itch."

Four friends laughing and chatting around a shaded patio table under a large black umbrella; superimposed text reads "I love summer, but I have an itch."

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University of Nebraska at Omaha @unomaha.edu · 27/07/2026

UNO alumna and former Omaha Women's Soccer student-athlete Avarie Howard was determined to turn her love and obsession with sports into a career path. Now, plays a critical role in Hurrdat Sports, the largest source for all things Nebraska sports. heyor.ca/Vd9rbr

Reporter conducting a postgame interview with a baseball player in navy uniform and yellow cleats on the field, the player holding a water bottle while speaking into a microphone with the stadium scoreboard and crew visible behind them.

Spectator raises a phone to record a baseball team standing in formation on the field during pregame ceremonies, while media, other fans, the stadium scoreboard and a distant Ferris wheel fill the background.

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University of Nebraska at Omaha @unomaha.edu · 23/07/2026

Jimothy will always have a home with us 🦝 🤘

On a sunny campus walkway, a young student rides a skateboard while a raccoon rides a small skateboard beside him, creating a playful, unexpected scene.

Students moving into campus housing push a large gray rolling bin of dorm belongings with a raccoon perched inside, while another student walks by holding a drink in front of a brick residence hall entrance.

Young uniformed cadets perform a drill march across a bright school gym, one carrying a blue flag, while a small raccoon unexpectedly crosses the basketball court.

Young gamer focused on a curved monitor playing a first-person shooter at a red LED–lit esports LAN station, an esports banner on the wall and an unexpected raccoon perched on the desk beside the keyboard.

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University of Nebraska at Omaha @unomaha.edu · 22/07/2026

We're now accepting nominations for awards celebrating interns, supervisors, and internship programs. Have you worked with an exceptional UNO student intern? This is your chance to recognize their impact. Submit nominations: heyor.ca/6vsYTD

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University of Nebraska at Omaha @unomaha.edu · 21/07/2026

📣 UNO Families: We have events for you, too. Sign up for the MavFam newsletter to keep updated about events to take the family to campus (with or w/o your college student) heyor.ca/kJtbvF

A red bull mascot wearing an "OMAHA" hockey jersey crouches and gestures playfully while three smiling children gather for a photo.

A young boy slides down a bright blue, orange, and yellow inflatable slide topped with oversized soccer and basketball shapes while other children climb above, set on a grassy park with trees and families in the background.

Fans and children cheering in arena stands, several raising arms and one holding a handmade sign reading "SOCIAL WORK SLAM DUNK 4 CHANGE" with a basketball illustration, showing support during a live game.

Community outdoor movie night on a college green at dusk, families on blankets and lawn chairs watching a large illuminated screen showing a superhero scene, with a lit campus building and trees in the background.

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University of Nebraska at Omaha @unomaha.edu · 16/07/2026

ICYMI: School of Communication Instructor Cameron Logsdon took the spotlight on America's Got Talent with these amazing celebrity impressions. You are so funny, Cameron! 📺 : bit.ly/4aUJrzT

Instructor gesturing while giving a classroom lecture on communication, standing by a whiteboard and a presentation slide titled "COMMUNICATION defined:" as students sit and listen.

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University of Nebraska at Omaha @unomaha.edu · 15/07/2026

Last week, new Mavs got their first look at their apartment-style dorms. And we couldn't help but think about all that they will experience soon.

Four college-aged women stand in an empty dorm room looking around; below, two personalized dorm bedrooms are shown side-by-side with overlaid text reading "You don't know it yet" and "But this place will start feeling like home," evoking moving in and making it home.

Smiling students at an orientation event paired with a larger group sitting in a courtyard circle, conveying a welcoming college community; overlaid text reads, "You don't know it yet" and "But you will find your people."

College move-in day: students check in at a welcome desk while others carry dorm belongings — overlaid text reads "You don't know it yet" and "But this move will be the start of a new chapter."

Students handing forms at a registration table transitions to two smiling young pilots in a cockpit, with overlaid text "You don't know it yet" and "But you will learn something new," conveying new opportunities and learning leading to a career moment.

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University of Nebraska at Omaha @unomaha.edu · 14/07/2026

New NCITE research shows how AI and open-source geospatial tools are reshaping the threat landscape for critical infrastructure security. heyor.ca/EFsEVH

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University of Nebraska at Omaha @unomaha.edu · 10/07/2026

Another day closer to the fall semester ☀️

Modern building's curved roofline and glass facade bathed in bright sunlight, with lens flare and leafy tree branches framing the top left, conveying a warm, sunlit architectural scene.

Three-story apartment building with balconies set behind a lush foreground of pink coneflowers and wildflowers on a sunny summer day, blue sky and a tall clock tower visible at left.

Rod Rhoden Business Innovation Center and Mammel Hall rising behind a sunlit campus plaza, framed by out-of-focus leaves, with trees, benches, and an abstract metal sculpture.

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University of Nebraska at Omaha @unomaha.edu · 09/07/2026

For aviation student Grant Gross-Rhode, flying is a family passion. ✈️ heyor.ca/rQDnFF

Young man standing with a backpack beside a white single-engine airplane (tail number N70380) on a sunny airport ramp, smiling in front of hangars under a clear blue sky.

Two smiling men sit in a lit airplane cockpit during final approach, facing the camera while the illuminated instrument panel and runway are visible through the windshield.

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University of Nebraska at Omaha @unomaha.edu · 08/07/2026

This week at the villa, Durango is pulling up for a chat 🤭 #LoveIsland

Red bull mascot in an Omaha jersey reaches toward the camera in a colorful, string-lit villa set, visually announcing a hot, new bombshell has entered the villa.

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University of Nebraska at Omaha @unomaha.edu · 08/07/2026

Playtime and sports can open a world of possibilities for kids. This summer, students have been leading the Young Athletes Program, an 8-week camp that gives play opportunities for children aged 2-7 with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities. heyor.ca/lgIOE8

Children and caregivers take part in a group parachute play activity in a bright indoor playroom, staff lifting a large rainbow parachute while toddlers laugh, reach up, and sit—one child wearing green hearing protection.

Young children navigate a colorful indoor cone obstacle course, picking up cones and soft balls while coaches and volunteers stand along the wall and encourage them beneath a "Special Olympics Young Athletes" banner.

Four children follow a line on the floor wearing sheer scarves over their heads (yellow, blue, blue, green) while a smiling instructor watches, taking part in a guided movement/sensory activity.

A young leader kneels in a bright activity room holding two hula hoops while children take turns tossing a purple soft ball through a hoop during a cooperative indoor play activity.

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University of Nebraska at Omaha @unomaha.edu · 07/07/2026

Glacier Creek: Our classroom in the outdoors 🌿🦋 Thanks to a $1.1 million grant, we can expand field research and STEM education, vital to understanding Great Plains ecosystems.

Solitary leafless tree and a weathered stump stand amid rolling golden-green prairie at sunset, tall grasses in the foreground and gentle hills under a pale blue sky.

A group of schoolchildren led by an adult walks single-file through tall prairie grass on a nature field trip; the leader holds a clipboard and box while children carry clipboards, pencils, and observation tools, pausing to examine plants.

White barn and silo beside a wide sunlit meadow of tall grasses, bordered by a dense tree line and bathed in warm late-afternoon light.

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University of Nebraska at Omaha @unomaha.edu · 02/07/2026

He might not be in outer space, and he might not be on horseback wearing a cowboy hat, but alumnus Takeaki Ando is still a space cowboy. The Sugar Land Space Cowboys, that is, the Triple-A affiliate team of the Houston Astros, as its athletic trainer. heyor.ca/52ASWI

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University of Nebraska at Omaha @unomaha.edu · 30/06/2026

Every moment of change begins with a conversation. Thrilled to welcome everyone to the OMA x AI Conference!

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University of Nebraska at Omaha @unomaha.edu · 29/06/2026

UNO student Jacie Ambrose earned national awards at the FBLA Collegiate National Leadership Conference this summer, earning recognition for public speaking and digital design. Way to go, Jacie! 🗞️: heyor.ca/uVL69q

In a grand hallway, a person smiles while displaying two trophies, dressed formally, surrounded by elegant lighting.

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University of Nebraska at Omaha @unomaha.edu · 29/06/2026

Add this to your summer of concerts ⬇️🔔 A performer will play the campanile's bells for a July 4 concert. heyor.ca/NqikXS

A tall clock tower framed by trees stands against a blue sky, highlighted by soft lighting, suggesting evening or early morning.

A large metallic bell hanging in a tower, silhouetted against a bright blue sky visible through two open sides of the structure. Some structural beams frame the bell.

Close-up view of large bronze church bells hanging from a metal framework inside a bell tower, showcasing their intricate mechanisms.

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University of Nebraska at Omaha @unomaha.edu · 25/06/2026

Omaha Mayor John W. Ewing, Jr., UNO Chancellor Li, and Omaha Chamber President & CEO Heath Mello outline three guiding principles for positioning Omaha for success in the AI era. heyor.ca/tf2TQ6

A bridge lit in red lights crosses a river, framed by trees. A caption below discusses Omaha's approach to the AI era.

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University of Nebraska at Omaha @unomaha.edu · 23/06/2026

Why can one person crush three espressos and feel nothing while another starts hearing their own heartbeat? One UNO researcher helped uncover some clues with the help from zebrafish. 🐟☕ heyor.ca/KCfoJh

Colorful zebrafish swimming on a blue background with a graphic design resembling a lightning bolt. The image includes the text, "Why do some people thrive on caffeine, but others feel nothing? Zebrafish have some clues."

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University of Nebraska at Omaha @unomaha.edu · 20/06/2026

Newly-graduated Mav Katie Gomez is booked & busy 🤘📹 Behind the scenes at the College World Series, Katie is a videographer capturing raw moments on the field. She's easy to spot during games as she hustles to record the emotions of the athletes and the fans.

A person wearing an NCAA shirt and a cap sitting in a stadium aisle, holding up a hand gesture, surrounded by empty blue seats.

A videographer in a blue vest and cap films an athlete holding up a trophy. The setting appears to be a sports event, indicated by the railing and stadium background.

A baseball player in a white jersey with the number 18 runs jubilantly on the field, holding his helmet aloft. A crowd watches, showing excitement and cheering. A camera operator captures the moment.

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