The University of Nebraska at Omaha hosted a groundbreaking ceremony today for a $17.1 million expansion of the Biomechanics Research Building. This milestone celebrates the philanthropic support driving the project forward, with special recognition given to Ruth Scott and the William and Ruth Scott Family Foundation. The expanded center will focus on developing innovative materials and devices to tackle the urgent challenges of vascular diseases. (fb)

It can be intimidating to come back to college, but the Division of Continuing Studies strives to ease each student into it. That is why the division attempts to connect with the local community. “[Our students] are our workforce in Omaha, and of course we have students all over the world, but the majority of students come from the Omaha area,” Sup Rezac said. “We engage with them to talk about what their needs are for employees, what they’re seeing with their current employees and maybe what degree programs we are missing or what our learners aren’t getting.” (fb)