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Flag Lowering for Walter Scott, Jr.

The UNO flag will be lowered on Monday, Oct. 4, in memory of Scott, a longtime supporter and advocate for UNO, who passed away on Sept. 25, 2021, at the age of 90.

  • published: 2021/10/01
  • contact: University Communications
Walter Scott, Jr.

The UNO flag south of the Pep Bowl will be lowered in honor of Walter Scott, Jr., whose contributions to UNO over three decades helped transform the campus.

The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) flag will be lowered on Monday, Oct. 4, in memory of UNO supporter, advocate, and champion Walter Scott, Jr..

Scott passed away on Sept. 25, 2021, at the age of 90.

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More About Walter Scott

Known throughout Omaha and the world as one of the city's most influential philanthropists, Scott helped champion projects across the city such as the CHI Health Center, TD Ameritrade Park, attractions at the Henry Doorly Zoo, and a truly impressive expansion of the UNO campus, beginning with the Peter Kiewit Institute in the late 1990s all the way through projects like Baxter Arena, which opened in 2015.

Scott spent his entire career working for Omaha's Peter Kiewit Sons' Inc., eventually serving as chairperson and CEO. Under his leadership, the company stood out as one of the nation's largest engineering firms.

As a lover of education and champion of UNO, Scott's legacy and impact is so engrained that the Scott Campus was dedicated in his honor in 2017.

Scott is survived by six children, 19 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.

About the University of Nebraska at Omaha

The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) is Nebraska’s premier metropolitan university, committed to innovating for the public good, advancing social mobility, powering workforce development, and serving as a hub for community engagement. Nearly 15,000 Mavericks choose UNO for its hands-on education experiences, nationally ranked online and graduate programs, military-connected student support, and innovative approaches to supporting lifelong learning. UNO holds the Carnegie Research Activity “R2” designation, securing more than $40 million annually in external research funding and counts its faculty among the world’s most cited scholars. Sixteen Omaha Athletics programs compete in NCAA Division I as members of the Summit League and National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC). 

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