University of Nebraska Omaha

University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), is a top university in the field of research located in Omaha. The university offers different majors at bachelor, master and doctoral levels. More than 150 hectares of land in several university campuses is located at the heart of Omaha. This area is surrounded by residential, commercial and dinning neighborhoods. UNO offers one of the most competitive tuition fees in the region for residents and non-residents. The admirable background history of the University is a powerful driving factor to lead the institute forward. This university has been established to provide serious trainings that are both appropriate and affordable to meet the needs of traditional and non traditional students. 

Since its establishment in 1908, UNO has firmly entrenched in the society and has cooperate with business organisations, eductional, governmental and urban institutes. The aim of the univesity is offer theoritical and practical training for those that are in search of higher education. The mission and future vision of UNO is have its services easily available for seekers. 

Leadership and Vision

Top strategic plans includes:  

• to be recognised for its student centered
• to be recognised for itsacademic excellence
• to be recognised for its outstanding engagement with the urban, regional, national and global communities. 

Areas of academic excellence, includes: 

• PhD/ Graduate degrees
• Early childhood/ Child Welfare
• Global Partnership
• Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
• Sustainability

Student population: 

• 15395 is the total population of the students
• 12705, undergraduate students 
• 2690, graduate students 
• Representing 41 states
• More than 1,700 internation students representing 121 countries

Special optional education methods: 

• Disatance learning 
• International Studies
• Teaching Certificate

• Educational communities 
• Honours Degree

Sports game: 

UNO hocky team is the only team in leage 1 of Nebraska 

Ralston Arena newly build houses for UNO men's basketball team 

Women's sports team includes: basketball, golf, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, track and vollyball.

Men's sports includes: baseball, basketball, golf, hockey, soccer and tennis. 

Practical learning:

• From 2005, UNO has been among top 20 universities in the country for services in learning, community services and civic engagement.  
• In 2012,  beat the recod of 60 thousand square feet of land for a center of social participation. The center is the first center of its kind ever built in the United States. 

The most important part of the facility: 

Since 2007, UNO has investe around 200 million dollars for the construction and renovation of the facilities

• Mammel Hall College of Business Administration
• Peter Keiwit Institute of Information Science and Technology
• Alar Rokens College of Education
• Akhtman health, recreation and physical education

Examples of social participation:

• UNO students have access to a range of internship opportnities in Omaha and across the country. The opportunity to gain professional experience before entering the work force environment is very important. 
• UNO Service Learning Academy allows students to learn projects designed by teachers in cooperation with representatives of community organisations, to increase their activities that are planned for the society and understanding of curriculum.
• Student-Community Leadership Service (SCLS) provides a variety of services opportunities, reciprocal and mutually beneficial opportunities for the development of students as citizens and community leaders. 
• in 2011-2012, SCLS of University of Nebraska managed to collect an amount of $1,342,000 in 64,000 hours through community services for the society.
• Student Organisation and Leadership Programs are actively involved in a variety of community service projects and charities.
• Research and creative activities provide further opportunities to interact with larger communities and intergrate with scientific research institutes. 
• Our reseatches are in collaboration with their other colleages in  governmental, educational and non-profit community organisations.
• Our students not only participate in scientific researches, but are also prepared to again knowledge and skills as future leaders. 

Future extentions & renovations: 

• Biomechanic Research building
• Community Engagement Center

By the number:

• 200 degree programs are offered at UNO, including: Bachelor's, Masters and Doctoral Degrees.
• Students to teachers ratio is 1-18 at UNO
• 85% of our faculty members have earned the highest degree, in their scientific field
• The Service Training Academy was founded in 1998, and offers 974 service classes. 
• More than 1,000 students voluntarily do community services during their spring break. 
• 500 companies and organisations are working in Omaha. 
• In 2011-2012, about 2,300 students participated in 121 related service courses

History:

• Omaha University was first opened in 1908 with 26 students on Pratt Street.
• In 1931 the Omaha University, changed to Omaha City University. 
• Doctor Milo Bill became the president of the University in 1948, and relocated the University to its current location on Dodge Street. 
• In 1968, the Omaha City University and the University of Nebraska System merged to constitute University of Nebraska Omaha.
• In 2011, UNO was classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a research university/ research institution of higher education. 

Colleges: 

• University of Nebraska Omaha has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
• 40% of our students were among the top ranked school's graduates.  
• Nearly a thrid of out students are the first member of their families, attending college. 
• UNO offers many learning opportunities of its community services, through the university campus with 2,300 students in 121 provided courses.