UNO "Know the O" Advantage and Fact Book | 2021-22

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KNOW THE “O” THE UNO ADVANTAGE & FACT BOOK I 2021-2022

The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) is a vital point of access to higher education and opportunity — a transformational force located in the heart of Omaha, Nebraska. Here, students can follow their passion that will make our community stronger.

We change lives with our work in education, service to the community, and research. We make important discoveries every day, and our momentum is unstoppable.

Our university has a story worth sharing—one that involves incredible hands-on learning opportunities; extraordinary faculty and staff; stateof-the-art facilities; vibrant community support; relevant, affordable programs; and a campuswide culture of engagement, creativity, and diversity. Our story is one of academic excellence that serves the needs of our community through local and global engagement. We take great pride in the diverse community of learners we serve reflects thriving workforce they will be a part of upon graduation.

We designed this book to share the value of UNO with students, parents, alumni, businesses, and community partners. Our student body and the metropolitan city are the best recipe for success. And where UNO succeeds, we all do. We want everyone to “Know the O.” We are a community of Mavericks: independent thinkers who are willing to challenge the status quo. Together, with our Maverick Spirit, we put in the hard work today so that we can all see a brighter tomorrow.

And that is the UNO Advantage.

CONTENTS

Joanne Li, Ph.D. CHANCELLOR

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MISSION STUDENTS FACULT Y VALUE COMMUNIT Y

39 SUCCESS 43 RESEARCH & CREATIVE AC TIVIT Y 47 SUPPORT 53 MAVSPIRIT 60 LEADERSHIP

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MISSION UNO has always endeavored to ensure higher education is accessible to anyone who seeks it. We believe that a strong, diverse, and affordable education can not only improve the quality of life for a community, but that it can also transform it. As the region’s premier metropolitan university, UNO will forever be committed to teaching, research, service, and engaged leadership so our graduates can help improve the region’s, and the world’s, quality of life.

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UNO WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1908 MISSION As both a Metropolitan University of distinction and a Carnegie Doctoral Research institution, the University of Nebraska at Omaha transforms and improves the quality of life locally, nationally, and globally.

VISION The University of Nebraska at Omaha is recognized as the premier Metropolitan University throughout the United States and the world.

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CORE VALUES EXCELLENCE Focusing on exceptional education, groundbreaking research, and the life-long success of our students and alumni

ENGAGEMENT Strengthening our community through the transformative power of shared resources, dynamic collaboration, and sustained partnerships

INCLUSION Creating an environment that is welcoming, open, and diverse; committing to the accessibility of our campus and academic programs; and ensuring a respectful and safe campus environment

DISCOVERY Fostering a culture of critical thinking and creativity, and upholding the rigorous pursuit and exchange of knowledge

INTEGRITY Embodying the highest of professional and ethical standards

MAVERICK SPIRIT Exemplifying strength, resilience, curiosity, independent thinking, and entrepreneurism in our everyday deeds and collective endeavors

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UNO IS NEBRASKA’S METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY A Metropolitan University, defined in its simplest terms, is an institution that accepts all of higher education’s traditional values in teaching; research and creative activity; and service, but takes upon itself the additional responsibility of providing engaged leadership within the metropolitan region by using its human and financial resources as partners to improve the region’s quality of life.

Adapted from Paige E. Mulhollan “Aligning Missions with Public Expectations: The Case of the Metropolitan Universities” Metropolitan Universities: An Emerging Model in American Higher Education, 1995

UNO’S 6 ACADEMIC COLLEGES

UNO’S ACADEMIC PRIORITIES

Arts and Sciences

STEM

Business Administration

(Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)

Communication, Fine Arts and Media Education, Health, and Human Sciences Information Science & Technology Public Affairs and Community Service

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Early Childhood/Child Welfare Sustainability Doctoral/Graduate Research Global Engagement

UNO’S ACCREDITATION & CLASSIFICATIONS Accreditation: The University of Nebraska at Omaha is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Learn more at hlcommission.org.

Carnegie Classifications: • Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity • Community Engagement: Curricular Engagement and Outreach Partnerships

SOURCE: 2020 -2021 CENSUS ADMINISTR ATIVE SITE DATA FROM OFFICE OF INSTITUTIONAL EFFEC TIVENESS

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STUDENTS UNO’s role is to serve as a point of access for excellence in higher education in our city, state, and region. All learners who have done the hard work of preparation are welcome, no matter age, race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, or country of origin.

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UNO STUDENT PROFILE

15,328

Total enrollment including undergraduate and graduate students

SECOND HIGHEST TOTAL (INCREASING FROM 2019, PRE-COVID)

11,000 Full-time

4,328

12,659

Part-time

Full-time Equivalent

STUDENTS’ CLASSIFICATION Freshmen Sophomore

3,137 2,421

Junior

3,101

Senior

3, 538

Graduate Certificate

69

Master’s Specialists and Non-degree

285

Doctoral

241

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2,536

36.8% Of UNO students are first generation (5,648 students)

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30.3%

Of UNO student population is ethnically diverse (4,644 students)

489

Students enrolled in Midwest Student Exchange Program (MSEP)

Students enrolled in Metropolitan Advantage Program (MAP)

A reduced out-of-state tuition program for students and residents of nine Midwest states.

A reduced tuition program for students and residents of 11 Western Iowa counties.

In addition to Nebraska, first-year students come to UNO from:

IOWA ILLINOIS MINNESOTA WISCONSIN TEXAS & MISSOURI

50 68 States Countries Represented Represented

SOURCE: 2020–2021 CENSUS ADMINISTR ATIVE SITE DATA FROM OFFICE OF INSTITUTIONAL EFFEC TIVENESS

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

12,197 Undergraduate students

11,052

Nebraska (Residents) students

4,051

Underrepresented students

5,038

11,739 Domestic students

First-generation students

41.3% Of total undergraduate population are first generation

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458

International students

FIRST-YEAR INCOMING CLASS

862

2,166

New first-year undergraduate students

First generation students

834

Ethnically diverse students

70

International students

3.4

High school GPA

21.8

Average ACT

1,634 Military/veteran affiliated students

including dependents and affiliated spouses

FIRST YEAR STUDENTS COME TO UNO FROM THESE METRO AREA HIGH SCHOOLS:

1 2 3 4 5

Omaha South High School Omaha Central High School Millard North High School Millard West High School Millard South High School

AVERAGE GPA

3.5 3.3 3.3 3.4 3.4

SOURCE: 2020–2021 CENSUS ADMINISTR ATIVE SITE DATA FROM OFFICE OF INSTITUTIONAL EFFEC TIVENESS

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TRANSFER STUDENTS

1,185

47%

Total transfer students

First generation students

STUDENTS TRANSFER TO UNO MOST OFTEN FROM THESE INSTITUTIONS:

1 2 3 4 5

31.1%

Metropolitan Community College University of Nebraska-Lincoln Iowa Western Community College Southeast Community College University of Nebraska-Kearney

Ethnically diverse students

DUAL ENROLLMENT PROGRAM The mission of UNO’s Dual Enrollment Program is to deepen UNO’s partnership and engagement with the local community and promote academic achievement and opportunity for Nebraska youths by offering high school students the chance to earn college credit.

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High schools are represented

254 High school faculty members teach dual enrollment courses

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3,045

Students enrolled in at least one dual enrollment course through UNO

6,890

Dual enrollment courses were taken by students

20,058

Credit hours were earned by dual enrollment students

GRADUATE STUDENTS

3,131

Graduate students

LARGEST GRADUATE ENROLLMENT IN UNO HISTORY

725

0.2% Increase in total graduate students

593

New graduate students

Underrepresented students

5.9% Increase in total graduate underrepresented students

598

11.1%

Non-resident students

302

International Students

Increase in total graduate non-resident students

TOP FIVE COUNTRIES REPRESENTED - CITIZENSHIP

1 2 3 4 5

874

India China Islamic Republic of Iran Bangladesh Republic of Korea

Master’s and doctoral degrees conferred in 2021-22

15.3% Increase in total graduate international students

64

Certificates awarded in 2021-22

SOURCE: 2020–2021 CENSUS ADMINISTR ATIVE SITE DATA FROM OFFICE OF INSTITUTIONAL EFFEC TIVENESS AND 2020–2021 DATA FROM THE OFFICE OF GENER AL EDUC ATION AND DUAL ENROLLMENT

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DISTRIBUTION OF UNO STUDENTS FROM NEBRASKA Counties reporting fewer than 10 students are combined with counties of similar size and are reported as one combined percentage; counties reporting a larger percentage of students are counted separately.

3.2% 4.3%

86% 6.5%

86% of Nebraska students come from the Omaha Metro Region: Burt, Cass, Cuming, Dodge, Douglas, Sarpy, Saunders, and Washington Counties

6.5% of Nebraska students come from the Southeast Region: Fillmore, Gage, Jefferson, Johnson, Lancaster, Nemaha, Otoe, Pawnee, Richardson, Saline, Seward, Thayer, and York

4.3% of Nebraska students come from Central and Western Nebraska 3.2% of Nebraska students come from the Northeast Region: Antelope, Boone, Butler, Cedar, Colfax, Dakota, Dixon, Holt, Knox, Madison, Merrick, Nance, Pierce, Platte, Polk, Stanton, Thurston, and Wayne

81 out of 93 counties are represented at UNO SOURCE: 2020–2021 CENSUS ADMINISTR ATIVE SITE DATA FROM OFFICE OF INSTITUTIONAL EFFEC TIVENESS

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FACULTY UNO students learn from distinguished faculty who are experts in their fields of study. Faculty are fully invested in students and their success, providing a personalized higher education experience.

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2,096 Total faculty & staff

UNO FACULTY Undergraduate

Graduate

21:1

8:1

Student-to-faculty ratio

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Student-to-faculty ratio

FACULTY ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2020-21

774

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41

488

120

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Presentations

Books published (includes new books and revised editions)

Art shows/exhibitions

Scholarly journal publications in academic outlets

Musical performances

Theatre-related activities (e.g. acting, directing, costumes)

FACULTY BREAKDOWN IN 2020-21 FULL TIME

PART TIME

TOTAL

1,523

573

2,096

Faculty & staff

609

543

1,152

Instructional faculty

499

150

649

Faculty have a Ph.D.

291

281

572

Female instructional faculty

318

262

580

Male instructional faculty

149

2

151

Faculty have the rank professor

157

1

158

Faculty have the rank associate professor

137

1

138

Faculty have the rank assistant professor

101

536

637

Instructors

37

0

37

Lecturers

16

2

18

Community service/research associates

12

1

13

Other, Director Public Services

SOURCE: 2020–2021 CENSUS ADMINISTR ATIVE SITE DATA FROM OFFICE OF INSTITUTIONAL EFFEC TIVENESS

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VALUE We believe education isn’t a compromise. Our tuition is one of the most affordable in the region, but low tuition rates doesn’t equal low quality programs and facilities at UNO. We hold the prestigious classification of being a Carnegie Doctoral Research University—which means we offer specialized doctoral programs, master’s degrees, and certificates. Our facilities are some of the best in the nation.

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AFFORDABLE EDUCATION WITHIN REACH We realize cost is an important factor when choosing a university to attend, and UNO’s tuition rates are among the lowest in the region for a four-year university. We are dedicated to ensuring all students have access to higher education by minimizing financial barriers. We offer financial support in the form of hundreds of scholarships and grants, and work with students to make sure they understand the application process.

STUDENT TUITION AND FEES 2021-22* UNDERGRADUATE RESIDENT

$8,136

NON-RESIDENT

$21,718

GRADUATE RESIDENT

$7,752

NON-RESIDENT

$16,374

* The information provided is not a bill; this is a cost estimation based on current tuition rates. The University of Nebraska at Omaha reserves the right to increase or modify tuition and fees without prior notice, upon approval by the University of Nebraska Board of Regents.

87%

Of students receive some form of financial aid

$10 million+

In scholarships were awarded to undergraduates last year

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Tuition and fees are among the lowest of Nebraska’s four-year institutions

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MAJOR SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNTS AWARDED IN 2020-21 ACADEMIC YEAR UNDERGRADUATE REGENTS’ SCHOLARSHIP

$7,599,395

CHANCELLOR’S SCHOLARSHIP

$874,506

DEAN’S SCHOLARSHIP

$360,000

GRADUATE REGENTS’ SCHOLARSHIP

$151,002

GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP TUITION

$2,053,372** ** Does not include amounts paid out of grants.

SOURCE: 2020–21 DATA FROM THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND SCHOL ARSHIPS AND THE OFFICE OF GR ADUATE STUDIES

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CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY An exceptional education requires a superior learning environment.

Students at UNO have access to some of the most-cutting edge technology in the region, and we’re continually adding more options.

180+

high-tech classrooms, labs, and auditoriums across campus

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CREATIVE PRODUCTION LAB Explore creative interests and learn how to use cuttingedge hardware and software including 3D printing and scanning, laser cutting, virtual reality, and much more

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AVIATION ADVANCED SIMULATION FACILITY

BIOINFORMATICS COMPUTING LAB

MALLORY KOUNTZE PLANETARIUM

Aviation Institutes’s Advanced Simulation Facility offers students the newest technology in simulator training

offers a state-of-the-art computer facility combining computer science, molecular biology, chemistry, and mathematics research

features Space Telescope Science Institutes “ViewSpace” updated daily from latest images from Hubble Space

BIOMECHANICS RESEARCH BUILDING

STRAUSS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

KORALESKI COMMERCE & APPLIED BEHAVIOR LAB

houses a virtual reality lab and a gait analysis lab, as well as other unique data collection environments

includes state-of-theart recording studios, percussion studios, a dedicated piano lab, and recital hall classrooms

uses eye-tracking, pupil dilation, facial expression, skin conductance, and electroencephalography (EEG) in research

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COMMUNITY The shared goal of Omaha and UNO has always been to empower students and residents through access to exceptional education and shared resources, while enriching the global community.

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PLACE MATTERS UNO is located in the center of Omaha, Nebraska, its roads winding through city parks and thriving neighborhoods, creating an extraordinary connection that few universities have achieved. The city itself has truly become a part of the UNO campus. With a population of more than 1.2 million people within a 50-mile radius, UNO both offers and receives unlimited opportunities for collaboration.

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Best states to find a job U.S. News, 2021

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Best cities for young professionals Yahoo Finance, 2021

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Four Fortune 500 companies are headquartered in Omaha

Omaha is a key economic hub of the central states

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Top U.S. cities where millennials are moving and staying Financial Advisor, 2019

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Best State – Nebraska U.S. News, 2021

Internships, Practica, and Career Opportunities

Culture, Entertainment, and Signature Events

Omaha offers many career opportunities in a variety of fields, including:

• NCAA Men’s College World Series

• Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting

• NCAA Men’s Basketball “March Madness” Tournament (2015 & 2018)

• Big Omaha

• Education • Government

• U.S. Olympic Swim Trials

• News

(2012, 2016, & 2021)

• Nonprofit

• U.S. Olympic Curling Trials

• Business

(2017 & 2021)

• U.S. Senior Golf Open

• Technology

• Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium • Maha Music Festival • Food & Arts festivals • National Movie Premieres • Concerts, Plays, & Museums • Restaurants & Shopping

(2013 & 2021)

EXTRAORDINARY COMMUNITY SUPPORT Each year alumni, friends and the Omaha community support UNO through private gifts.

Their generosity helps elevate the UNO student experience.

Between July 1, 2020 and June 30, 2021:

$20.5+ 5,662 Million was raised for UNO

Donors made gifts to benefit UNO

49%

Of donors were UNO graduates

26%

Were first-time donors

SOURCE: 2020–2021 DATA FROM THE GRE ATER OMAHA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND 2020–2021 DATA FROM THE UNIVERSIT Y OF NEBR ASK A FOUNDATION

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Areas of Focus The Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center (CEC) is a place where UNO’s students, faculty, staff, and community work together to influence positive change in our community.

The CEC includes: • UNO Service Learning Academy • UNO Service, Leadership, and Innovation Collaborative • CEC Building Partner Organizations • Resources for CommunityEngaged Scholarship • Meeting spaces for campus and community events

A COMMUNITY CROSSROADS UNO is committed to and engaged with the city surrounding it, allowing students unique hands-on learning and volunteer opportunities, internships, service learning, applied research, and other collaborative activities that enhance student experiences. [ CEC.UNOMAHA.EDU/CONTACT ]

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The CEC is a unique place that serves to strengthen UNO’s existing outreach efforts and foster future opportunities for partnerships between UNO students, faculty, and staff, with nonprofit, governmental, educational, and grass roots/ community organizations.

UNO Service, Leadership, and Innovation Collaborative, NAMI Nebraska and Conservation Nebraska, and the Wellbeing Partners are just a few of the campus and community building partners that provide opportunities for students to get involved in their community.

These partnerships result in shared benefits and positive impacts for the metropolitan area and beyond. Every year, the CEC averages 7,000 meetings and events that welcome roughly 80,000 people. The facility has been home to more than 65 current and former UNO and community building partners. The Service Learning Academy, the

In addition to the resources at the CEC, UNO’s Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library houses the world’s largest and only community engagement library with over 10,000 volumes of scholarly work. Dedicated to service learning and community engagement, this collection is accessible worldwide through interlibrary loan programs.

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301,428

Hours of service students donated to a wide range of community projects

600+

677

6,498

Community organizations partner with UNO in a variety of focus areas

Classes with a community engagement component including service learning, practicums, internships, and student teaching

Unique students participated in courses with community engagement components

SOURCE: 2020 -2021 OFFICE OF AC ADEMIC AFFAIRS COMMUNIT Y ENGAGEMENT METRIC S REPORT, APRIL 2021

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VISITORS TO UNO UNO has welcomed many prestigious guests in recent years.

Politicians, artists, journalists, and authors have all visited our campus.

SOME RECENT VISITORS INCLUDE: • Musician, Karrin Allyson

• Former South African Judge, Richard Goldstone

• U.S. Representative Don Bacon

• NHL Forward, Jake Guentzel

• Artist, Samuel Bak

• Former U.S. Secretary of Defense and Former U.S. Senator Chuck Hagel (4)

• Actor, Adam Beach • 46th President of the United States and Former Vice President of the United States Joe Biden (6)

• Journalist, Maria Hinojosa

• NFL Hall of Fame Player, Marlin Briscoe (3)

• Author, Alaina G. Levine (1)

• CEO & Investor, Warren Buffett • Poet, Natasha Carrizosa

• Former Senator and Secretary of State John Kerry

• U.S. Senator Deb Fischer

• Rapper, Logic

• U.S. Representative Jeff Fortenberry

• Director, Chris Moore

• Author, Father Patrick Desbois

• Author, Wes Moore

• Historian, David Eisenhower

• 44th President of the United States Barack Obama

• Hip Hop Artist, Flo Rida

• CEO and Entrepreneur, Catherine Hughes (5) • Entertainer, Jujubee

• State Secretary of the Ministry of Defense of Latvia, Jānis Garisons (2)

• Second Lady, Karen Pence

• Author, Roxane Gay

• Artist, Watie White (7)

• Author and Journalist, Masha Gessen

• Nobel Laureate, Carl Wieman

• Actor, Michael Stuhlbarg

SOURCE: 2020 -2021 DATA FROM UNIVERSIT Y COMMUNIC ATIONS

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SUCCESS Academic achievement is the foundation of our students’ professional careers. And as we help create engaged citizens, our focus is on preparation, planning, and building confidence for the next generation of leaders.

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STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT MEASURES

RETENTION

First-time, full-time students starting in Fall 2014:

82%

Graduated from UNO; transferred and graduated; or are still in school

1st to 2nd year:

68.5%

GRADUATION RATE Six-year graduation rate for first-time, full-time, baccalaureate degree-seeking students entering Fall 2013:

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First-year students who returned for their sophomore year at UNO fall 2020

DEGREES/CREDENTIALS CONFERRED IN THE 2020-21 ACADEMIC YEAR

3,611

Total conferrals

LARGEST GRADUATING CLASS IN UNO HISTORY

2,567

97

9

64

833

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Bachelor’s degrees

Graduate certificates

Undergraduate certificates

Master’s degrees

Specialist degrees

Doctoral degrees

SOURCE: 2020–2021 CENSUS ADMINISTR ATIVE SITE DATA FROM OFFICE OF INSTITUTIONAL EFFEC TIVENESS

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RESEARCH & CREATIVE ACTIVITY Undergraduate and graduate students can find research and creative activity opportunities in all six of our colleges. Our many research centers, facilities, and labs provide a wealth of opportunities for our students to work with faculty members who are known nationally and internationally for being experts in their respective field.

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EMERGING RESEARCH • The Office of Research and Creative Activity (ORCA) is dedicated to supporting faculty and student scholarly activity. Over 220 undergraduate and graduate students representing all UNO colleges and the UNL College of Engineering presented projects at the 13th Annual Student Research and Creative Activity Fair.

• Over $19 million of total funding given to UNO focused on public service or applied research.

• Federal sources of funding represented 74% of UNO’s total fiscal year 2020 awards. Another 12% of awards came from state agencies.

• The National Counterterrorism, Innovation, Technology, and Education (NCITE) Center is the largest grant award in NU history. The ten year, $36.5 million award, led by Dr. Gina Ligon, provides access to innovation, technology, and education for counterterrorism professionals working within the Homeland Security Enterprise.

• Over $1 million was awarded to the NebraskaMATH Omaha Noyce Partnership. A teacher scholarhsip program designed to respond to the critical need for K-12 teachers of schience, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) by encouraging talented STEM students and professionals to pursue teaching careers in elementary and secondary schools.

GRANTS & AWARDS 2020-21 EXTERNAL GRANT OPPORTUNITIES Number Submitted

392

Number Awarded

224

Amount Applied For

$185,095,935

Amount Awarded

$22,201,817

INTERNAL GRANT OPPORTUNITIES ORCA offers a number of opportunities to faculty and students to enhance their research and creative activity through the UCRCA, FUSE, and GRACA programs.

UCRCA FACULTY

FUSE STUDENT

Number Awarded

11

Number Awarded

38

Amount Awarded

$56,600

Amount Awarded

$90,555

UCRCA STUDENT

44

GRACA STUDENT

Number Awarded

3

Number Awarded

76

Amount Awarded

$500

Amount Awarded

$375,754

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RECOGNIZED STUDENT SCHOLARS AND FELLOWSHIP AWARDEES FUL BR IGH T E TA K Y RGY Z S TA N

GOL D WAT ER S CHOL A R

Samantha Salvatori

Sarah Alsuleiman

FUL BR IGH T E TA A RGEN T IN A

CH A R L E S B. R A NGEL GR A DU AT E FEL L O W SHIP

Annabelle Abisset

Aya Yousuf

SOURCE: 2020 -2021 DATA FROM THE OFFICE OF RESE ARCH AND CRE ATIVE AC TIVIT Y AND THE OFFICE OF NATIONAL SCHOL ARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS

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SUPPORT We provide academic, career, and personal support resources to ensure each student has the tools needed to reach their goal. We provide various programs on campus and are fully committed to developing a culture that values inclusion, wellness, achievement, and involvement.

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STUDENT SUPPORT AND SUCCESS UNO has specifically designed programs and services to support students academically, socially, and physically to enhance time in and out of the classroom.

• Academic and Career Development Center

• Criss Library

• Military-Connected Resource Center

• Accessibility Services

• Gender and Sexuality Resource Center

• Campus Recreation

• Health Services

• Speech Center

• Campus Testing Services

• Honors Program

• Student Activities

• Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

• Learning Communities

• Wellness Center

• Math-Science Learning Center

• Writing Center

• Multicultural Affairs

• Civic and Social Responsibility

UNO is recognized as the most LGBTQIA2S+ friendly institution in the state.

Best Colleges, 2020

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500+ Employers participated in UNO career fairs, mock interviews, career panels, and on-campus recruiting last year.

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OFFICE OF MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS SUPPORTING EVERYONE

The Office of Multicultural Affairs (MCA) works to support underrepresented students at UNO by offering academic advising, tutoring, and other success programs designed to empower students to reach their educational and professional goals.

GENDER & SEXUALITY RESOURCE CENTER The Gender and Sexuality Resource Center (GSRC) promotes equity, access, and inclusion for all genders and sexualities through education, resources, advocacy, and activism. It offers specific programs and services for LGBTQIA2S+ people, women and gender justice, and survivors of interpersonal violence in the UNO community.

ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES CENTER The Accessibility Services Center (ASC) collaborates with students, administrators, faculty, and staff to ensure that we provide reasonable and appropriate accommodations and equal access to university programming for our students with disabilities.

ACADEMIC & CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER The Academic and Career Development Center (ACDC) empowers students to explore, develop, and succeed at UNO and beyond. We prepare students for meaningful work by building bridges with our campus, the Omaha community, and employers. Services provided include academic advising for exploring students and career advising for all students and alumni.

SOURCE: 2020–2021 CENSUS ADMINISTR ATIVE SITE DATA FROM OFFICE OF INSTITUTIONAL EFFEC TIVENESS

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MILITARY-CONNECTED RESOURCE CENTER Our community of military-connected students includes active duty members of the military, those who serve in the reserve forces and the National Guard, veterans, family members, and ROTC cadets. The Military-Connected Resource Center empowers this community by connecting students with resources and services to help them succeed— whether it’s on-campus, online or overseas.

Programming, Services, and Partnerships

1,758

Military-connected students

• Advising and information on Veterans’ benefits • Active duty and Guard/Reserve tuition assistance • Guard and Reserve scholarships • Tutoring for math, science, and writing courses • Help with research and paper formatting from designated UNO librarian • Assistance in resume review and translating military skills • Connection to Student Veteran Organization (SVO) • Division of Student Success • Peer mentor (outreach) team • Military Friendly Space training for students, faculty, and staff • Veterans Integration to Academic Leadership (V.I.T.A.L.) VA Veterans Outreach Program

TOP 25 Nationally-ranked best four year public institution for Millitary Friendliness Military Times, 2021

WELLNESS AT UNO UNO is dedicated to creating a culture and environment that supports wellness and prevents illness, creates awareness of health issues, and encourages healthy practices by focusing on the eight dimensions of wellness.

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Physical Wellness: Recognizing the need for physical activity, healthy foods, and sleep

Social Wellness: Developing a sense of connection, belonging, and a welldeveloped support system

Emotional Wellness: Coping effectively with life and creating satisfying relationships

Environmental Wellness: Occupying pleasant, stimulating environments that support well-being

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UNO’s Air Force ROTC & the 470th Cadet Wing:

$355,000

In AFROTC scholarships awarded to students during 2020-21

58

Total student cadets in the 470th Cadet Wing in fall 2021

20

AFROTC cadets on scholarship for fall 2021

Spiritual Wellness: Expanding a sense of purpose and meaning in life

Financial Wellness: Satisfaction with current and future financial situations

Intellectual Wellness: Recognizing creative abilities and finding ways to expand knowledge and skills

Occupational Wellness: Personal satisfaction and enrichment from one’s work

SOURCE: 2020–2021 CENSUS ADMINISTR ATIVE SITE DATA FROM OFFICE OF INSTITUTIONAL EFFEC TIVENESS MILITARY- CONNEC TED RESOURCE CENTER | AIRFORCE ROTC DETACHMENT 470

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MAVSPIRIT For over a century, Mavericks have been cheering each other on, and creating traditions along the way. Whether they are competing in Division I athletics, developing new skills, or volunteering in the community, our students support each other, ensuring the Maverick Momentum keeps rolling.

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Hockey and Soccer

DIVISION I ATHLETICS We are Omaha’s team. UNO sporting events bring the community together and spread the Maverick spirit across the city. There is an undeniable energy in the crowd that continues to build as everyone stands up to cheer for Omaha.

UNO has 16 Division I athletic teams. From baseball to volleyball, our student athletes are competing at the highest level in collegiate athletics and academics.

Division I Men’s Sports Baseball | Basketball | Golf | Hockey Soccer | Swimming & Diving | Tennis

Basketball | Cross Country | Golf | Soccer | Softball Swimming & Diving | Tennis | Track & Field | Volleyball

UNO Athletics holds membership in two athletic conferences: • National Collegiate Hockey Conference • Summit League

# of student-athletes who competed during 2020-2021

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Swimming & Diving UNO announced the addition of a men’s swimming & diving program for 2021-22 and will be the only Division I team in the state.

Baseball and Softball

Division I Women’s Sports

289

Hockey and men’s soccer made appearances in the NCAA tournament with soccer winning its first NCAA game.

3.578

Highest all studentathlete GPA during Division I era

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The Mavericks played their inaugural baseball and softball seasons at Tal Anderson Field and Connie Claussen Field, respectively, beginning in March of 2021. Both fields are the first oncampus homes for UNO baseball and softball.

3.2

Minimum GPA earned by all 16 UNO teams during spring 2021

Adrian Dowell was named UNO’s Vice Chancellor of Athletics on Monday, November 15, 2021.

SOURCE: 2020–2021 DATA FROM UNO ATHLETIC S

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118,000 TOTAL LIVING UNO ALUMNI

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POWERFUL NETWORK OF ALUMNI The UNO Alumni Association has served UNO and its alumni since its founding in 1913 by the university’s first graduating class, composed of 11 alumni. Since then, more than 150,000 degrees have been granted.

service members, accountants, artists, scientists, engineers and thousands of others striving to make our world a better place.

The worldwide UNO Alumni network today consists of more than 118,000 living graduates, including a former U.S. Secretary of Defense, U.S. Ambassadors, CEOs of major companies in Omaha and across the country, teachers, police officers, social workers,

Every UNO student automatically becomes a member of the UNO Alumni Association upon graduating from the university. The association offers numerous programs and activities in Omaha and beyond to keep alumni connected to their alma mater, including the award-winning Young Alumni Academy.

Once a Maverick, always a Maverick.

60,501

1,537,092

Alumni live and work in the Omaha metro area, where they contribute to the region’s economic and social well-being daily

Alumni and friends engaged the association via email opens & visits to the UNOAA website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn pages

TOP FIVE NEBRASKA COUNTIES

UNO alumni live in all but three Nebraska counties

1 2 3 4 5

Douglas Sarpy Lancaster Washington Cass

# OF ALUMNI

42,481 11,946 3,385 1,139 906

SOURCE: 2020–2021 DATA FROM THE UNO ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

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TRADITIONS Where does momentum begin?

For us, it was the determination to tell our story—and once we started telling our story, people started to see the successes UNO students have achieved.

And that success is inspiring. It inspires our faculty to find new and creative ways to teach our students. It allows our students to remain independent thinkers who will find unlimited opportunities before them.

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The Maverick Monument sculpture was a gift from the Alumni Association on the occasion of their 100th anniversary and stands in front of the Health and Kinesiology Building. This eight-foot-high bronze bull statue doesn’t just represent the university’s mascot—it symbolizes the determination, pride, and success of our students, graduates, and the community.

SIGNATURE EVENTS When our students step on campus, they become part of a Maverick family. From Durango Days to Homecoming Week, UNO has its own way of celebrating Mavericks, and we do it big! Students, faculty, staff, alumni, and members of the community are able to participate in any of our signature events held throughout the year and show their Maverick Spirit.

Annual student events • New Student Convocation • Durango Days • Homecoming • De-Stress Fest • 60 Minutes of Service • Signature Service Days • Commit to Fit

DURANGO DAYS

DE-STRESS FEST

A week of free food, live music, and social activities to start the semester off right.

A week of fun activities and events specifically designed to lower stress levels during finals.

• Health & Wellness Fair • Career & Internship Fairs • Wambli Sapa Memorial Pow Wow • Dance Marathon • Lavender Graduation

SOURCE: 2020–21 DATA FROM THE OFFICE OF STUDENT INVOLVEMENT

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UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT OMAHA LEADERSHIP CHANCELLOR:

Joanne Li, Ph.D., CFA FACULTY SENATE PRESIDENT:

Liz Wessling, Ed.D.

STAFF ADVISORY COUNCIL PRESIDENT:

Keristiena Dodge

STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT:

Maeve Hemmer

UNO EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP: SENIOR VICE CHANCELLOR FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS:

ASSOCIATE VICE CHANCELLOR FOR RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITY:

INTERIM CHIEF OF STAFF FOR UNO CHANCELLOR AND ASSOCIATE VICE CHANCELLOR FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS:

VICE CHANCELLOR OF ATHLETICS:

Sacha Kopp, Ph.D.

Deborah Smith-Howell, Ph.D. INTERIM ASSOCIATE VICE CHANCELLOR FOR STUDENT SUCCESS:

Cathy Pettid, LMHP INTERIM VICE CHANCELLOR FOR BUSINESS AND FINANCE:

James Kamm

ASSOCIATE VICE CHANCELLOR FOR GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT:

Jane Meza, Ph.D.

Ken Bayles, Ph.D. Adrian Dowell

VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER:

Bret Blackman

CHIEF COMMUNICATION AND MARKETING OFFICER:

Makayla McMorris DIRECTOR STATE AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS:

Victoria Kohout COMPLIANCE OFFICER:

Drew Nielsen

ASSOCIATE VICE CHANCELLOR FOR ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT:

Omar Correa

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UNO ACADEMIC COLLEGE DEANS: COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES:

David Boocker, Ph.D.

COLLEGE OF INFORMATION SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY:

Martha Garcia-Murillo, Ph.D.

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION:

Michelle Trawick, Ph.D. COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATION, FINE ARTS AND MEDIA:

Michael Hilt, Ph.D. COLLEGE OF EDUCATION:

Nancy Edick, Ed.D.

COLLEGE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE:

John Bartle, Ph.D. GRADUATE STUDIES:

Juan Casas, Ph.D. (Acting Dean) DR. C.C. AND MABEL L CRISS LIBRARY:

David Richards, M.A.

SOURCE: 2021-2022 DATA FROM OFFICE OF AC ADEMIC AFFAIRS

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A university is, above all, an experience.

It exists in the hearts and minds of those who draw from its wisdom and add to its reputation.

A university is a place, yes, but a place of the spirit.

Excerpt from The Idea of a University Robert T. Reilly UNO PROFESSOR EMERITUS

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