UNO Office of Research and Creative Activity

Excited to see the University of Nebraska Omaha continue investing in sustainability and education! 🌿
Glacier Creek Preserve received a $1.1 million National Science Foundation grant to support research, STEM education, and the preservation of Nebraska’s tallgrass prairie ecosystem. This funding will create more opportunities for students, researchers, and the community while protecting an important natural space.
Proud to be part of a university that values innovation and sustainability! 🌎✨

UNO Receives Federal Grant to Maintain Local Nature Preserve, Enhance Research and Education More than 3,000 users benefit annually from research, education, and outreach at the Glacier Creek Preserve.

Celebrating April Work Anniversaries—honoring milestones, growth, and the dedication that makes each year meaningful. Cheers to continued success and what’s ahead. 🎉

Celebrating April birthdays—wishing you a year of growth, success, and new opportunities. 🎉

Join fellow UNO grads for an evening of food, fun, and connection as you step into the alumni community.
📍 Sonny’s, Aksarben
📅 May 7 | ⏰ 3:30–6:30 PM
https://events.unomaha.edu/event/forever-maverick-graduation-celebration-9469

ORCA is proud of our UNO students who have spent months developing meaningful research and creative projects with the guidance of faculty mentors. Their hard work culminated in outstanding presentations at the Student Research and Creative Activity Fair. One example of this dedication can be seen in the work of Aubrey Hutter a student researcher in the Department of Biology, where she is tackling one of the most significant challenges in modern medicine: Alzheimer’s disease. Her project, "Exploration of PYP-1 as a therapeutic target," uses a worm model to identify specific genes that could eventually be targeted by drugs to treat Alzheimer’s and alleviate symptoms like memory loss and coordination issues.

Working under the mentorship of Dr. Eric Geisbert, Aubrey has embraced the reality of high-level research. "One of the best pieces of advice he always gives me is: just try it," Aubrey says. "So much of research is trial and error and figuring out what might work and what doesn’t." While her current focus is on the gene PYP-1—which has shown a significant increase in helping subjects with Alzheimer's-related defects—she is already looking ahead to exploring other potential genetic targets to expand the impact of her work.

UNO Students! Don’t miss your chance to shop for FREE professional clothing!

CAREER CLOSET POP-UP SHOP
February 10-11, 2026
10-3 pm
Thompson Alumni Center

Link in Bio for more details!

Celebrating a February work anniversary for Amanda Buker 🎉
Grateful for the impact you’ve made, the dedication you bring, and the positive energy you add to the team. Here’s to continued growth and success ahead—congrats on another great year!

February 6, 2026 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Milo Bail Student Center, Omaha Room 304
Here is a link to learn more and register via Bridge: https://nebraska.bridgeapp.com/learner/training/6d0981af/enroll

Happy Birthday, Ashlee McGill! Best wishes for a wonderful year ahead.🎈🎉