Supporting teaching, learning, and academic programs.
Welcome to the Academic Affairs Bulletin. Below are key updates, events, and resources.
Dusten Crichton Honored Nationally for Advocacy for First-Year Students
Crichton received the Outstanding First-Year Student Advocate Award, a national honor that recognizes individuals who demonstrate exceptional commitment to supporting students during their transition to college. The award highlights leaders whose work improves access, belonging, and success for first-year students.
Emeritus recommendations for faculty retiring at the end of the academic year are due April 1. For additional information on eligibility for emeritus and the recommendation process, see the Emeritus folder in the College Resources SharePoint site. Questions? Contact Candice Batton in Academic Affairs at 402.554.4452 or by email.
Faculty Workload Planning
Faculty workload planning spreadsheets for the academic year 2026-27 are due to Academic Affairs by April 1. Questions? Contact Jenn Swartzendruber.
Two-day event highlighting Neuroscience research and interdisciplinary innovation
March 26, 10 to 11 A.M.
UNO welcomes Dr. Alex Kolodkin, Professor of Neuroscience at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, for a Scientific Talk, “Molecular Mechanisms Underlying Neural Circuit Assembly.” The event is open to students, faculty, and staff.
Dr. Kolodkin will also deliver a keynote address, followed by a panel discussion with academic leaders from across Nebraska on how discovery, technology, and innovation are shaping the future of research and application.
Panelists include:
Gurpreet Dhillon, PhD, Dean, College of Business Administration, UNO
Lance C. Pérez, PhD, Fred Hunzeker Dean of Engineering, UNL
Joann B. Sweasy, PhD, Director, Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, UNMC
This event is open to faculty, staff, students, and members of the Omaha community.
Do you know a student who is passionate about solving challenges in their community? UNO students who are changemakers and public problem-solvers are encouraged to apply.
Upcoming Meetings, Events, & Deadlines
March 6: AAT: Curricular Change and Innovation, 9 A.M. to Noon, CPACS 132
University of Nebraska at Omaha, Academic Affairs, 6001 University Dr., Eppley Administration Building 202, Omaha, NE 68182, 402.554.2262, academic.affairs@unomaha.edu
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 education programs or activities, including admissions and employment. The University prohibits any form of retaliation taken against anyone for reporting discrimination, harassment, or retaliation for otherwise engaging in protected activity. Read the full statement.
