Our Bodies in Motion
June 1, 2025
At UNO, biomechanics scientists are studying the intricate mechanics of movement and the varied implications on our health.
People are inspired to give to the University of Nebraska for many reasons — they want to give every student the opportunity to succeed, they want to be a part of building the state’s workforce and they want to support research and discoveries that will change lives and save lives. So many reasons, so many stories. We hope you’ll be as moved by them as we are.
At UNO, biomechanics scientists are studying the intricate mechanics of movement and the varied implications on our health.
UNL’s network of entrepreneurship programs is ranked No. 42 in the world and No. 12 in the Midwest. This ecosystem has a tremendous economic impact on the state.
A century after a group of students convinced their professor to teach them actuarial science courses, UNL has become top provider of actuarial science graduates to insurance companies across Nebraska.
Meet four future physicians who will study in the Douglas A. Kristensen Rural Health Education Complex in Kearney. These remarkable students aim to practice in rural Nebraska, helping to address critical workforce challenges.
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By Lily Dohmen At the University of Nebraska at Omaha, school spirit extends far beyond campus. Thanks to the Student
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