--- title: UNO Impact description: The University of Nebraska Omaha family prioritizes the betterment of our local community, region, and country. By developing new technologies, establishing new connections, and driving change, the UNO impact can be felt worldwide. image: https://web.unomaha.edu/hubfs/151102_MaverickMonument_003a-header.jpg --- ![logo-1](https://web.unomaha.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/UNO_College_of_Business_Administration_May2019%20Theme/images/logo-1.png?width=62&height=60&name=logo-1.png "logo-1") - [UNO News Center](https://www.unomaha.edu/news/index.php?category=Impact) - [UNO Events Center](https://www.unomaha.edu/news/events/index.php) - [SUBSCRIBE](https://web.unomaha.edu/impact-subscribe) ![UNO Maverick Statue](https://web.unomaha.edu/hubfs/151102_MaverickMonument_003a-header.jpg "UNO Maverick Statue") # THE UNO IMPACT  The University of Nebraska Omaha prioritizes the betterment of our local community, region, and country. By developing new technologies, establishing new connections, and driving change, the UNO impact can be felt worldwide. #### Stay up-to-date with our monthly newsletter. [![SUBSCRIBE](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/5091156/dde75600-e3f2-4938-81ac-7fb7b73d47ae.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/5091156/dde75600-e3f2-4938-81ac-7fb7b73d47ae) ## DISCOVER HOW UNO MAKES AN IMPACT #### Creating a Food Revolution with Indoor Farming Kiran Bastola, Ph.D., has created a food computer with multiple applications, from education to farming to developing better food-based plants. [Read More...](https://www.unomaha.edu/news/2021/03/nu-for-ne-creating-a-food-revolution-with-indoor-farming.php) #### A Recipe for Resilience Troy Romero started his UNO story as a first-generation student in 1992. Today he is the chair of the Goodrich Scholarship Program, the same program that helped support him decades ago. [Read More...](https://www.unomaha.edu/news/2021/03/a-recipe-for-resilience.php) #### Nebraska’s Economic Recovery Back On A Positive Trajectory The monthly change in total nonfarm employment numbers show that the initial drastic decline in employment was followed by steady gains through the early summer. [Read More...](https://www.unomaha.edu/news/2021/02/cpar-economic-recovery-update.php) #### Governing Website Features New and Updated Stories The UNO Center for Public Affairs Research (CPAR) is working with Governing Magazine to offer compelling insights from sources you trust. [Read More...](https://www.unomaha.edu/news/2021/02/governing-website-updates.php) #### How a UNO Biology Professor is Creating Diversity in Omaha’s Physician Population Paul Davis' Urban Health Opportunities Program, or UHOP, looks to crack the mold from which most physicians emerge. [Read More...](https://www.unomaha.edu/news/2021/02/nu-for-ne-how-a-uno-biology-professor-is-creating-diversity-in-omahas-physician-population.php) #### Helping Start and Grow Small Businesses in Nebraska Small businesses need specialized resources to get off the ground and to grow. That's where the Nebraska Business Development Center (NBDC) at UNO comes in. [Read More...](https://www.unomaha.edu/news/2021/01/nu-for-ne-helping-start-and-grow-small-businesses-in-nebraska.php) ## Testimonials I was afraid to speak up growing up until I got to college. UNO taught me to speak up and be that voice for myself, so I get to help advocate that for other students as well. I truly love the support that I’ve gotten through UNO and I’m truly excited to see where I’m going to end up. ##### Brittany Kohl College of Education I am still thankful to this day for taking that chance and being accepted into the CADRE program. I have grown so much since the start of CADRE, and UNO and the College of Education are major components of my growth as an educator. Take chances on opportunities to better yourself, reflect on your mistakes and share your experiences with others. ##### Alex Zuehlke College of Education ## Community Engagement By the Numbers ![20200103_ashsunrise](https://web.unomaha.edu/hubfs/20200103_ashsunrise.jpeg "20200103_ashsunrise") 671 Community partners 1,388 Total UNO projects 12,993 UNO students 233,820 UNO student hours ## Trusted Partners ![KVNO logo](https://web.unomaha.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/UComm/UComm%20--%20Digital%20Team/State%20Relations%20LP/KVNO-type-horizontal-1.png?width=175&height=34&name=KVNO-type-horizontal-1.png) ![Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center logo](https://web.unomaha.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/UComm/UComm%20--%20Digital%20Team/State%20Relations%20LP/BARB_WEITZ_COMM_ENGA_CENT_TYPE_H_4C_BLK.png?width=196&height=30&name=BARB_WEITZ_COMM_ENGA_CENT_TYPE_H_4C_BLK.png) ![UN Foundation logo](https://web.unomaha.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/UComm/UComm%20--%20Digital%20Team/State%20Relations%20LP/NUF-Logo-CMYK.png?width=175&height=43&name=NUF-Logo-CMYK.png) ![UNOathletics_logosmall](https://web.unomaha.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/UNOathletics_logosmall.png?width=103&height=43&name=UNOathletics_logosmall.png) ![Footer-Bg.jpg](https://web.unomaha.edu/Marketplace/Revenue_River/SAHARA_-_Home_Page_1/Images/Footer-Bg.jpg "Footer-Bg.jpg") ![logo-1](https://web.unomaha.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/UNO_College_of_Business_Administration_May2019%20Theme/images/logo-1.png?width=62&name=logo-1.png "logo-1") The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. 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