Snapshots: UNO’s First Week Brought the Heat and the Hype
DJ drops, Coca-Cola chills, and Convocation thrills: Fall 2025 kicked off with Maverick-level energy, and we’re just getting started.
- published: 2025/08/28
- contact: Office of Strategic Marketing and Communications
- email: unonews@unomaha.edu
Strong start to the semester? You could say that. Durango showed off his gains at Fall Sports Spirit Day during Durango Days 2025—because Mavericks never skip arm day. Photo: Ryan Soderlin, Office of Strategic Marketing and Communications.
Big smiles, bigger moments! UNO’s 2025 Panhellenic Bid Day lit up Caniglia Field as new sisters found their forever homes. Let the sisterhood (and the selfies) begin! Photo: Ryan Soderlin, Office of Strategic Marketing and Communications.
Movie night magic! UNO students kicked back under the stars with blankets, besties, and Monsters, Inc. during Durango Days at Maverick Village. Mike Wazowski would be proud. Photo: Ryan Soderlin, Office of Strategic Marketing and Communications.
Stepping into student life: UNO students brought the energy—and the moves—at the 2025 Student Involvement Fair. When we say, “get involved,” we mean all in. Photo: Ryan Soderlin, Office of Strategic Marketing and Communications.
POV: You and your new bestie on Hump Day! UNO students made memories (and snapped selfies) with a real camel during Durango Days 2025. Wednesdays will never be the same. Photo: Ryan Soderlin, Office of Strategic Marketing and Communications.
Fall 2025? We’re just getting started, Mavericks.
The first week of classes at the University of Nebraska at Omaha may be wrapping up, but the energy on campus is only heating up.
New and returning Mavericks turned up with DJ KLC and Alyssa from Power 106.9, linked up with student orgs and local favorites, and kept it cool with ice-cold Coca-Cola—courtesy of the Office of Spirit, Tradition, and Signature Events.
Chancellor Joanne Li, Ph.D., CFA, welcomed the crowd at Convocation on Caniglia Field, setting the tone for a year full of momentum and Maverick pride.
Want to keep the vibes going? Tap into UNO’s Events Calendar, check your inbox for the Bullseye (students) or the Maverick Daily (employees), and stay in the know.
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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