University of Nebraska Omaha

University of Nebraska Omaha
Former names
University of Omaha
(1908–1968)
TypePublic research university
Established1908; 116 years ago (1908)
Parent institution
University of Nebraska system
Academic affiliations
Endowment$110 million
ChancellorJoanne Li[1]
PresidentJeffrey P. Gold
Academic staff
1,069[2]
Students15,058[3] (fall 2022)
Undergraduates12,488[2]
Postgraduates3,038[2]
Location
Omaha
,
Nebraska
,
U.S.

41°15′32″N 96°00′22″W / 41.259°N 96.006°W / 41.259; -96.006
CampusLarge City, 534 acres (216 ha)
78 acres (32 ha)
(North Campus)
154 acres (62 ha)
(South Campus)[4]
ColorsCrimson and black[5]
   
NicknameMavericks
Sporting affiliations
MascotDurango
Websiteunomaha.edu
Omaha is located in the United States
Omaha
Omaha
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Location in the United States
Omaha is located in Nebraska
Omaha
Omaha
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Location in Nebraska

The University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) is a public research university in Omaha, Nebraska, United States.[6] Founded in 1908 by faculty from the Omaha Presbyterian Theological Seminary as a private non-sectarian college, the university was originally known as the University of Omaha.[7][8] Originally meant to provide a Christian-based education free from ecclesiastical control, the university served as a strong alternative to the city's many successful religiously-affiliated institutions.[9]

Since the year 2000, the university has more than tripled its student housing and opened a 450-bed student dormitory and academic space on its Scott Campus in 2017.[7][10][11] It has also recently constructed modern facilities for its engineering, information technology, business, and biomechanics programs.[7] UNO currently offers more than 200 programs of study across 6 different colleges and has over 60 classroom, student, athletic, and research facilities spread across 3 campuses.[12][13] It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".[6]

The Omaha Mavericks compete in 15 NCAA Division I sports in both the NCHC and Summit League conferences. The ice hockey, basketball, and volleyball teams compete in Baxter Arena on the university's Center Campus. Opened in 2021, Connie Claussen Field is the home of the softball team and the baseball team plays at Tal Anderson Field; both are located at Maverick Park, west of Baxter Arena.[14] UNO enjoyed national attention in 2015, when the hockey team reached the national semifinal (Frozen Four) of the NCAA tournament for the first time.[15]

  1. ^ Lee, Melissa (May 2, 2021). "Joanne Li Confirmed as UNO Chancellor; Will Assume Role July 1". University of Nebraska Omaha. Retrieved August 5, 2021.
  2. ^ a b c "UNO Factbook". Retrieved September 27, 2016.
  3. ^ "College Navigator - University of Nebraska at Omaha". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
  4. ^ "University of Nebraska--Omaha".
  5. ^ "Color Palette". Retrieved April 16, 2016.
  6. ^ a b "Carnegie Classifications Institution Lookup". carnegieclassifications.iu.edu. Center for Postsecondary Education. Retrieved September 13, 2020.
  7. ^ a b c Howard K. Marcus. "Student housing, campus expansion and now new arena transform UNO". Omaha World Herald.
  8. ^ Jim McKee. "The University of Omaha born in an Omaha Victorian mansion". Lincoln Journal Star.
  9. ^ "History of UNO". Archived from the original on December 22, 2015. Retrieved December 19, 2015.
  10. ^ Kate Howard. "Private developer to completely finance new UNO residence hall". Omaha World Herald.
  11. ^ Baker, Kamrin (August 22, 2017). "Over 400 students move into Scott Crossing". The Gateway. Retrieved September 11, 2019.
  12. ^ "UNO Academics".
  13. ^ "University of Nebraska at Omaha Map" (PDF).
  14. ^ "Mavericks Open New Facility". Omaha World-Herald. March 10, 2021. Retrieved September 11, 2019.
  15. ^ Barbara Matson. "Omaha goes all in, and it's paying off in Frozen Four". Boston Globe.