by Mark Patel in News
UNO was ranked first in the nation in students' intellectual growth between their freshman and senior years by the Collegiate Learning Assessment, placing UNO ahead of many prestigious universities such as Duke University, the University of Texas and the University of North Carolina.
by Liz E. Rogerts in News
Staff Writer Liz E. Rogerts is senior international studies major. She spent four months studying Russian at St. Petersburg State University in 2007, where she also conducted research on Russian diplomacy.
Over the past few weeks, Russian military incursions into the independent nation of Georgia have raised far-reaching concerns about Russian foreign policy.
by Mark Patel in News
A new day shelter for homeless individuals is planned by the city at the corner of 17th and Nicholas streets near the Sienna-Francis House homeless shelter in the north downtown area.
The land is currently occupied by an industrial building, which the city is purchasing to convert into a place where the homeless can go during the day.
by Scott Stewart in News
After failing to make the necessary number of senators to conduct business last month, Student Senate decided to cancel its final summer session meeting scheduled for last week.
Speaker Dayton Headlee sent out an e-mail to all the senators, a copy of which was provided to The Gateway.
by Scott Stewart in News
Last week, Sens. Ben Nelson, D-Neb., and Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, visited the University of Nebraska at Omaha to conduct a Senate Field Hearing focused on food, fuel and livestock feed production.
Nelson said he was pleased Omaha was chosen to host the hearing, since it sits at the center of the debate over ethanol biofuels and the need for food and feed production.
by Scott Stewart in News
The University of Nebraska Medical Center's Eppley Cancer Center received $155,000 in support of pediatric cancer research from the Burger King Beat Cancer for Kids campaign this summer.
The month-long campaign in July took place in more than 70 Burger King restaurants throughout the Omaha and Des Moines metropolitan areas.
by Scott Stewart in News
The University of Nebraska Medical Center is sponsoring free health screenings at the Nebraska State Fair.
The screenings, conducted through the UNMC College of Nursing's Mobile Nursing Center, will be in the Bob Devaney Sports Center from Aug. 22 to Sept.
by Scott Stewart in News
Friday, Aug. 15
12:40 p.m. A student reported the theft of unsecured personal property from the Health, Physical Education and Recreation Building. The incident occurred between 11:30 a.m. and 12 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 18
9:30 a.m. A visitor reported the theft of personal property from Criss Library.
by Scott Stewart in News
The University of Nebraska Medical Center broke ground for the Harold M. and Beverly Maurer Center for Public Health, named after current UNMC Chancellor Harold Maurer.
"The College of Public Health will add another dimension to the university's impact on Nebraska, and it is fitting that it carry the names of Hal and Beverly Maurer - two individuals who has deep concern for the future of health education and for the quality of life in Nebraska," said NU President James B.
by Scott Stewart in News
Movin' and groovin'
by Olivia Moran & Ashtop Shurson in News
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Aug. 21 (UWIRE) - After more than six hours of searching Hickory Hill Park Wednesday afternoon and throughout the night with an infrared-equipped plane, officers were unable to find missing University of Iowa Professor Arthur Miller.
Miller, who police say may be dead, is thought to have a rifle in his possession.
by Staff Reports in News
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Aug. 24 (UWIRE) - A rifle was found beneath the body believed to be University of Iowa professor Arthur Miller at Hickory Hill Park, officials confirmed Sunday.
The male body suffered trauma to the head, Iowa City police Sgt. Mike Brotherton said.
by Scott Stewart in News
The influx of new administrators over the last couple years will continue with the addition of a new human resources director.
Mollie K. Anderson, director of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services, will take over the 13-person Human Relations unit of Business and Finance on Oct.
by Taylor Muller in News
Nebraska had the greatest number of births since 1982 in 2006, according to a report compiled by researchers at UNO.
David Drozd, research associate for the Center for Public Affairs Research and co-author of the report, said the increase of births per 1,000 women of productive age has been increasing and will most likely continue to rise the next five to eight years.
by Scott Stewart in News
The National Wildlife Federation released its 2008 Campus Environmental Report Card, and the University of Nebraska at Omaha has dropped off the radar among the leading green schools.
In 2001, the last time the NWF issue the report card, UNO was excited as a leading school in four areas.
by Taylor Muller in News
Those universities looking to become more energy-efficient or increase campus sustainability may have a little help from the federal government, but funding should not be expected until 2010, said spokespeople for the National Wildlife Federation.
Signed into law by President George W.
by Nancy A. Youssef in News
WASHINGTON (MCT) Aug. 20 - For the first time since the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, the United States is contemplating a Russia that has used military force against a neighbor and wondering what, if anything, it must do to counter it.
In a world where U.
by Tom Lasseter in News
GORI, Georgia (MCT) Aug. 21 - After more than a week of Russian troops occupying his town, Kishvardi Taturashvili said the time for resistance was drawing near.
The Russian armored fighting vehicles that are blocking routes in and out of Gori are slowing the flow of humanitarian aid and stifling trade, he said.
by Jillian Whitney in News
UNO's new chief of business operations epitomizes the importance of developing diversity while remaining true to self.
Bill Conley was born in Omaha in 1962. He spent his childhood as a Boy Scout and playing soccer. Conley described his life as a boy as remarkably unremarkable.
Student Government
by Kirby Kaufman in News
The office for the student government is located in the Milo Bail Student Center across from Maverick Productions and Student Organization and Leadership Programs.
The purpose of Student Government is to take the interests and concerns of the students and to turn them into resolutions.
by Kirby Kaufman in News
The Gateway is UNO's student newspaper - the only official student publication on campus.
It is here that writers, photographers, editors and designers collaborate ideas to put out a publication worthy of being read by the students here at UNO. Scott Stewart holds the title of editor in chief.
by Kirby Kaufman in News
When walking around campus the average student may be compelled by its emptiness during the summer. With Durango Days come and gone, what organization could the student body look to for entertainment?
Maverick Productions is a student funded campus organization that brings entertainment to the campus.
by Jamie Bell in News
With the Aug. 22 release of Columbia Pictures' and Happy Madison's "The House Bunny," starring Anna Faris, comes some very distraught members of the Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity.
ZTA recognizes that there are a number of obvious parallels between their fraternity and the invented one, Zeta Alpha Zeta, portrayed in the film.
by Jon Linder in News
IOWA CITY, Iowa - Citing the need for a widespread change in culture in regard to underage drinking, University of Iowa President Sally Mason recently declined to support a nationwide initiative to lower the drinking age.
by John Sandquist in News
Information Technology Services mission is to provide technological support to the faculty, staff, and students of UNO. ITS runs the university's computer systems, including everything from the Blackboard system to laptop checkouts.
ITS also offers many free software programs to UNO students and faculty.
by Jennifer Durn in News
Commencement marks the beginning of a new chapter and the closing of another. It is a day of recognizing that dreams do happen.
The ceremonies occur three times a year for the University of Nebraska at Omaha, but it is always a momentous occasion for all graduates and their loved ones.
by in News
Almost 200 incoming freshmen participated in Durango Days, an annual two-day workshop and orientation for new UNO students. The days were held last Thursday and Friday.
Students met with each other and heard information about college life on Aug. 21 (center right).
by in News
While students prepared for classes by purchasing textbooks at the UNO Bookstore, the university continued making last minute improvements on the College of Public Administration and Community Service's new building.
photos by Andrea Barbe and Valerie
by Todd Hansen in News
Former high school athletes and armchair quarterbacks will be able to get back in the game this fall. Campus recreation offers intramural sports ranging from flag football to Nintendo Wii sports games.
Last year was the first that Wii games were presented at UNO.
by Jamie Bell in News
Earlier this month, a video was posted on YouTube documenting the now recognized confrontation between Fort Hays State's debate coach, Bill Shanahan, and Shanara Reid-Brinkley from the University of Pittsburgh.
The argument began after Shanahan's team made the choice to remove Reid-Brinkley from the judging stand, a decision well within the debate rules.
by Kirby Kaufman in News
MySpace recently deleted 146 Nebraska sex offender profiles from its site after pressure from Nebraska Attorney General Jon Bruning.
In some U.S. states, it is illegal for registered sex offenders to utilize social networking sites. Bruning stated that he is in the process of introducing a new bill this year that will apply the same effect in the state of Nebraska.
by Tony Pugh in News
WASHINGTON (MCT) - As the fall semester beckons and financial aid from parents and the government runs dry, more college students are turning to credit cards to pay not only for their textbooks, meals and transportation but also for tuition.
A recent survey by U.
by H.J. Cummins in News
MINNEAPOLIS (MCT) - The thought is a natural one for those going through the chore of sorting their recyclables: Do I have to do this?
It's a question that even recycling haulers can't agree on. And as recycled materials fetch higher prices, the stakes are rising as they compete for contracts.
by in News
By Rachael Bogert
McClatchy Newspapers
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (MCT) - In an economy where the siren song of Starbucks' two-tailed mermaid has weakened slightly, independent coffee retailers are managing to maintain business, owners say.
The little guys are trading on loyalty and, because of that, store sales have not dropped significantly and their core remains strong with a steady flow of patrons.
by Scott Stewart in News
Your student fees pay for a lot of things: Student Government, Campus Recreation, programming events, athletics, the intercampus shuttle, the student center and several other things. A portion of your fees goes to support The Gateway, too.
