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20 de sept. de 2023 · Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, President of the Republic of Ghana, addresses the general debate of the 78th Session of the General Assembly of the UN (New York, 19 - 23 and 26 September 2023).
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17 Goals to Transform Our World. The Sustainable Development Goals are a call for action by all countries – poor, rich and middle-income – to promote prosperity while protecting the planet.
- May 2023 Commencement Schedule
- Keynote Speakers
- Student Speakers
- Special Recognitions
The morning ceremony, beginning at 9 A.M., will honor graduates from the following colleges: 1. College of Arts and Sciences 2. College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences 3. UNL College of Engineering The morning ceremony will feature keynote speaker General Anthony J. Cotton, commander for United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) at Offu...
General Anthony J. Cotton
The commander for the United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) at Offutt Air Force Base will be the keynote speaker for the A.M. ceremony. General Cotton is the commander, United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. He is responsible for one of 11 Unified Commands under the Department of Defense. USSTRATCOM is responsible for strategic deterrence, nuclear operations, global strike, missile defense, joint electromagnetic spectrum operations, analysis and...
Chuck Hagel
The former Secretary of Defense and U.S. Senator, and UNO alumni, will be the keynote speaker for the P.M. ceremony. Hagel was the 24thSecretary of Defense, serving from February 2013 to February 2015. Hagel served two terms in the United States Senate (1997-2009) representing the state of Nebraska. He served in varying capacities on committees and subcommittees focused on areas including international relations, foreign trade, climate change, economic policy, intelligence, and more. Hagel is...
DérNecia Phillips, Ed.D.
Phillips will be the student speaker for the A.M. ceremony. Dr. Phillips is a champion for education, students, and the community. She is a doctoral student in the Educational Leadership Department, earning her doctorate in education and superintendent’s endorsement. An Omaha native, she completed her undergraduate studies at Creighton University and graduate degrees in elementary education and educational administration and supervision at UNO. Phillips serves as an advocate in the community...
Zander Gibney
Gibney will be the student speaker for the P.M. ceremony. Gibney (he/him) is receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in IT innovation with minors in theatre and screenwriting. Gibney is a recipient of the Walter Scott Jr. Scholarship and the University Honors Program Distinguished Scholarship. He gave campus tours, redesigned Nebraska Medicine’s discharge instruction process for non-English-speaking patients, starred in the theatre department’s productions of Macbeth, Into the Woods, and many...
Recognitions awarded at the May 2023 commencement ceremonies include the Chancellor’s Medal, two Honorary Degrees, the Order of the Tower, and the Alumni Achievement Award. The Chancellor’s Medal and honorary degrees will be awarded at the 9 A.M. ceremony. The Order of the Tower and the Alumni Achievement Award will be awarded at the 2 P.M. ceremon...
A milestone document in the history of human rights, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights set out, for the first time, fundamental human rights to be universally protected. It has been ...
Due to the powers vested in its Charter and its unique international character, the United Nations can take action on the issues confronting humanity in the 21st century, including: Maintain ...
26 de oct. de 2023 · The United Nations General Assembly on Friday adopted a resolution calling for an “immediate, durable and sustained humanitarian truce” between Israeli forces and Hamas militants in Gaza. It also demands “continuous, sufficient and unhindered” provision of lifesaving supplies and services for civilians trapped inside the enclave, as news reports suggest Israel has expanded ground ...
