I loved getting the chance to fly in the new Boeing 737 Flight Training Device with the NU System Regents and future Maverick aviators.

Mavericks, what a busy month it has been.

I was so proud to see the University of Nebraska Board of Regents interact with our community and show them what the future of teaching, learning, and working looks like at UNO. Thank you all for always fostering an environment that encourages innovation, while making real, lasting change for the state.

Our ongoing efforts to leverage cutting-edge innovations in research, and trailblazing approaches to the way we educate learners from all walks of life demonstrated how we are creating a brighter future.

In this month’s newsletter, I invite you to relive the moments that have made the past month so special – from the Regents tour and meeting, to I Love NU Week, the Hagel forum, the Wambli Sapa Memorial Powwow, and many things in between. 

Joanne Li, Ph.D., CFA
UNO Chancellor

 Mavericks Make their Mark in Lincoln During "I Love NU Day"

I was so excited to see our Mavericks at the capitol for I Love NU Day. Our students are the reason we do what we do, and getting to see them engaged and joining their voice to the UNO community was inspiring. 

 University of Nebraska System Board of Regents Tour UNO's Campus 

UNO was proud to host the University of Nebraska System Board of Regents for an inside look at the outstanding work that our Mavericks put into workforce development and community engagement that happens every day here in the heart of Omaha. The entire university community came together to make this an inspiring day. 

Gerald F. Seib & Chuck Hagel Discuss Importance of U.S. Leadership in a Changing World

UNO Leaders Show NU System Regents the Future of Teaching, Working, and Learning

Stories You May Have Missed

The Omaha World-Herald reported on how Nebraska schools are serving students struggling with dyslexia in elementary school. The article mentions how UNO offers a dyslexia specialist certificate program for educators to help them identify and better teach students with dyslexia in the classroom. Amanda Kern, Ph.D., who advises the program, spoke to the growing need for educators to receive such training.

The Omaha World-Herald looked back on the legacy of longtime UNO hockey fan Jon Martin, known as “The Fishman,” who passed away recently. Martin started the tradition of throwing a fish on the ice after the first Maverick goal in each home game as opponents “fished” the puck out of their net. Mike Kemp, UNO executive associate athletic director and former hockey coach, spoke to the origins of the tradition and the Martin family’s lasting impact on the program. 

The Nebraska Examiner reported on UNO’s new Omaha Urban Rate (OUR) Tuition program, which provides significantly reduced tuition for nonresident students in 11 states. This was also reported on by several other outlets in Nebraska and beyond, including WOWT, KFAB, and KPTM. KETV also interviewed Vice Chancellor for Institutional Effectiveness and Student Success Rich Klein, Ph.D. about this program.  

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