MAKING AN IMPACT

The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) has a strong commitment to providing international opportunities for its students and faculty, as well as promoting cross-cultural understanding and collaboration. UNO's international programs include study abroad programs, international student services, and global partnerships with universities and organizations around the world.

Artificial Intelligence is Advancing; ‘Future of Work’ Panel Discusses How the Workplace Can Keep Pace

The second iteration of UNO’s Future of Work Symposium Series focused on the rise of chatbots and artificial intelligence (AI), its growing role in society and the workplace, and the opportunities and threats facing the use of AI and automation.

Students and Faculty Attend Social Work Day at the United Nations

The annual event aimed to enhance understanding of disability issues framed in human rights and developmental contexts. Students from UNO's Grace Abbott School of Social Work and UNO's Student Social Work Organization were among 500 students from 20 states and several other countries.

James Patterson, Susan Patterson Headline the Return of UNO’s Marion Marsh Brown Writers Lecture Series

The authors shared the evolution of their writing styles, their philanthropic efforts, and passion for storytelling.

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UNO Students Dive into the Future of Technology through its Artificial Intelligence Program

UNO’s artificial intelligence program in the College of Information Science & Technology is preparing students for the ever-evolving world of AI, automation, machine learning, and more.

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Midlands Voices: The terror threat picture in the U.S. is dark, but NCITE is on the case

Erin Grace, director of strategic communications and external relations for NCITE at UNO, discusses the risks posed by terrorists utilizing modern technologies and how NCITE is rising to meet the challenge.

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UNO gets $2 million for STEM education programs

To help address the shortage of skilled STEM workers in the state, ONE STEM initiative has pledged $2 million in funding to support UNO's efforts to train and prepare more future STEM professionals.

The faculty at UNO conduct groundbreaking research across a wide range of disciplines. Through their work, they contribute to the development of new knowledge and advance our understanding of critical issues facing society today. See below for a highlight on some of the latest research conducted by UNO faculty. 

Featured Research:

In this podcast, Deanna House, Ph.D., assistant profess of information systems and quantitative analysis at UNO, discusses her paper that examines the relationship between fear messaging and the success of phishing attempts.

UNO International Programs: Gateway to the World

By Jody Neathery-Castro, Ph.D.

Interim Associate Vice Chancellor for Global Engagement

International Programs at the University of Nebraska at Omaha serves as UNO’s gateway to the world. International Programs manages a diverse set of projects and academic pursuits, from training teachers in Afghanistan to preparing all students for an interconnected world, partnered in trade and diplomacy, that demands collaborative solutions to global challenges. We house several connected units for the campus: International Recruitment and Partnerships, International Student Advising, Education Abroad, ILUNO Intensive English Programs, Global Grants, and the Center for Afghanistan Studies. 

Our International Recruitment and Partnerships team has been working with partners across the globe to promote our university and its opportunities to potential students. While international student mobility dipped everywhere during the pandemic, student interest in going abroad is very high, and at UNO our international enrollments have been rebounding. Our goal is to have international students comprise 10% of the student body in the next few years. With an affordable price, international scholarships, strong programs of study, and a dynamic campus and city, UNO is a desirable destination for international students. We are ensuring that potential students across the globe know about all of the great opportunities at UNO. 

The Center for Afghanistan Studies celebrated its 50th anniversary in April with a week of activities celebrating past accomplishments, current and ongoing projects, and analysis on future prospects. The Center offers cultural programs and trainings, faculty development and academic research to promote awareness about Afghanistan and the countries around Afghanistan that share similar rich cultural heritage, sociopolitical and economic interests, traits and values. Former US Ambassador to Afghanistan Ronald Neumann and UNO emeritus geology faculty and co-founder of the Center Jack Schroeder headlined the celebration. Other activities included a film screening and panel discussion on human rights for women in Afghanistan. 

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