UNO Chancellor Joanne Li Highlights University Achievements on KMTV’s Morning Lift
KMTV’s Morning Lift segment features a campus tour with UNO Chancellor Joanne Li, Ph.D., CFA.
- published: 2025/03/18
- contact: Office of Strategic Marketing and Communications
- email: unonews@unomaha.edu
UNO Chancellor Joanne Li, Ph.D., CFA, recently led a campus tour featured on KMTV’s Morning Lift, where she highlighted the university’s significant initiatives and accomplishments. During the segment, Chancellor Li discussed UNO's state-of-the-art Boeing 737 simulator at the Aviation Institute and the university’s strategic partnerships with major airlines.
Li addressed efforts to combat the teacher shortage in Nebraska and the expansion of the Peter Kiewit Institute to meet the growing demand for engineers and IT professionals. She also emphasized UNO's pioneering role in offering a bachelor's degree in Artificial Intelligence and the university's nationally recognized Biomechanics Department, which has made significant advancements in child prosthetic care and cardiovascular research.
Why it matters: Chancellor Li’s appearance on KMTV’s Morning Lift showcases UNO's ongoing commitment to innovation and excellence in higher education. Highlighting the university’s cutting-edge initiatives, emphasizing UNO’s role in shaping the future of fields like technology, engineering, healthcare, and aviation. These efforts are not only addressing critical needs in the workforce and advancing the university's mission to provide students with the skills necessary to thrive in rapidly evolving industries.
For more on UNO’s groundbreaking initiatives and Chancellor Li’s vision for the university, watch the full campus tour on KMTV.
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).
Follow UNO on Facebook, Twitter (X), Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.