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 Summer 2023
COMMUNITY
Community is part of the institutional ethos of the University of Nebraska at Omaha. This issue of UNO Magazine shares how UNO is intertwined with the advancement of the community and the economic development of the state; Mavericks finding their place within the UNO community and lifting others up along the way; alumni who are making a significant impact in Omaha and beyond; the history and success of programs that engage our community and more.
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COMMUNITY ENGAGED EDUCATION
UNO and community partners celebrate 25 years of impact through service learning
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MAVERICK LEGACY
Afghan family of 26 UNO graduates find and create community through the power of education.
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SHERRY BROWNRIGG
Sherry Brownrigg elevates KVNO, UNO mission of community service in new role as General Manager
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THE WORLD MEETS HERE
UNO’s Intensive English International Program eliminates barriers, fuels social mobility and workforce development
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CREATIVE PLACEMAKING AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Omaha Mobile Stage serves as a platform for arts, connection and learning
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BARBARA AND WALLY WEITZ PLEDGE $25 MILLION TO ONLY IN NEBRASKA CAMPAIGN
An investment in strategic priorities, leadership, student success and growth
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A LIFELONG LEARNER
DérNecia Phillips’ journey from educator to a leader and mentor was made possible by her belief in the power of education.
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A COMMUNITY HUB FOR INNOVATION
A partnership with the National Science Foundation helps bring cutting-edge technologies to market where they can make an impact.
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UNO BIOMECHANICS PROFESSOR BALANCES LIFE ON THE SOCCER PITCH, IN THE CLASSROOM
Soccer season is demanding yet rewarding for Jorge Zuniga, a faculty member in UNO’s Department of Biomechanics by day and a head high school soccer coach by night.
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IRAQI REFUGEE FINDS INSPIRATION TO GIVE BACK TO INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY
Escaping hardship and loss in northern Iraq and starting a new life in Nebraska inspired this Maverick to support others who want to live and work in the state.
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SERVING THE OMAHA COMMUNITY
Jonathan Kiper’s journey from Marine to disaster program specialist with the Omaha Red Cross was supported by an internship facilitated through the UNO Career Development Center.
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IN THE BULLPEN
The Maverick Maniacs are known for being “silly and crazy and kind of spontaneous and funny” and where UNO students have found a place they belong.
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