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“Donors to DASH are giving hope without knowing who they’re giving hope to and I think that is so impactful. It’s like they have the seeds of wildflowers in their hands they’re throwing them in the air.”
For Larry Bradley, scholarship support was the chance he needed. Now a successful professional, Bradley gives back to the Goodrich Scholarship Program that gave him his start.
Three members of the inaugural class of UNMC Scott Scholars say their interest in health care stems from a desire to make a difference in the world. All three — who are also UNO graduates — credit the prestigious program with providing mentorship to inspire their future careers as physicians.
UNO plays an essential role in helping Nebraska address its health care workforce shortages by providing foundational STEM classes and a path to health careers.
Lou Anne Rinn is not simply giving back to students at her alma mater. She is reaching them in the most effective ways, considering obstacles and how she can help students get around them.
Gemma Ossi is on her way to becoming a professional pilot with the help of a new, privately funded addition at UNO’s Aviation Institute — a Boeing 737 jet simulator.
UNO Chancellor Joanne Li is passionate about Omaha, and her community-based vision for UNO helped inspire a landmark $19 million gift to the university from Barbara and Wally Weitz.
Students are learning the art of moving forward through the work of Holocaust survivor Samuel Bak.
UNO’s Community Counseling Clinic has progressed rapidly in recent years. The growth is partly due to an accelerating demand for counseling services brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic and an easing of the stigma around mental health. But it is also due to the department’s rising-star faculty and the national attention they’ve garnered from their research.
Digital images of athletes at the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s Biomechanics Department reveal insights into sports performance and injury prevention, blending biomechanics, athletic training, and data for enhanced results.
