UNO Magazine
UNO Magazine is the flagship publication of the University of Nebraska at Omaha and is published three times a year as a collaborative effort of UNO, the University of Nebraska Foundation and the UNO Alumni Association.
UNO Magazine Fall 2023
GOING THE DISTANCE
This edition of UNO Magazine is an homage to the people, places and things that refuse to settle for mediocrity or give up even when the journey to the finish line is arduous or demanding. It is a tribute to those who go to great lengths – literal distances – to bring UNO to the world and bring the world to UNO.
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THE ENDURING IMPACT OF THE OMAHA 54
It has been 54 years since the Omaha 54 changed the course of history and paved the way for the creation of the UNO Black Studies Department.
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PASSION TO PROFESSION
From Broadway stages to combat zones, from the world of jazz to the fashion industry, these alumni have not only achieved personal success but have also found ways to give back to their communities and inspire the next generation.
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TWO THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY-EIGHT
The 10 longest-serving UNO staff members and the 10 longest-serving faculty members from each college (70 employees) have a combined 2,378 years of unwavering commitment to UNO’s mission and community.
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THEN & NOW: PHOTOGRAPHS OF UNO ARCHITECTURAL ICONS
UNO is deeply rooted in tradition but also embraces advancement, ensuring that it remains adaptable and responsive to the changing needs of its students and society. Take a visual journey of then and now photos of some of UNO’s most iconic architecture.
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UNO ALUMNI PUBLICATIONS: PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE
For 82 years, the University of Nebraska at Omaha Alumni Association has gone the distance to keep its alumni informed.
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THE IDENTITY OF AN URBAN UNIVERSITY
Li's community-based vision for UNO helped inspire a $19 million landmark gift to the university from Omaha philanthropists Barbara and Wally Weitz.
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UNO AVIATION SOARING TO NEW HEIGHTS
A state-of-the-art simulator gives UNO students a unique opportunity to prepare for situations they may encounter after takeoff.
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AIM FOR THE STARS: 25 YEARS OF INSPIRING YOUNG INNOVATORS
Nearly 1,000 Omaha-area youth experience immersive, hands-on education at UNO each year.
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COMMUNITY, COMPASSION AND A 390-MILE RUN
Brandon Schutt’s passion project raised $27,905 for four Nebraska charities.
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DISCIPLINE AND DREAMS TAKE CENTER STAGE
From audition to applause in just four weeks, students from 16 area high schools bring the production of “Footloose” to life as part of the UNOTheatre Summer Musical Theatre Academy.
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ALWAYS A GOODRICHER
Founded in 1972, the Goodrich program has helped about 2,200 students to date create a path to success.
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HEALING THROUGH HISTORY: UNO WRESTLING PROGRAM REUNITES
Omaha Athletics celebrates Maverick Wrestling program legacy and honors the 2011 NCAA Division II National Championship wrestling team.
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THE VOICE OF MAVERICK HOCKEY
UNO hockey fans have been entertained and enlightened by the first – and only – radio color analyst of Maverick games.
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A VERY MAVERICK MARRIAGE
For alums Jon Brooks (’96) and Bridget (Weide) Brooks (’96), the University of Nebraska at Omaha has been a central component of their relationship.
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