Frequently Asked Questions

The UNO Alumni Association is an independent, nonprofit corporation dedicated to serving alumni and the university. Some frequently asked questions about the association include the following:

When was it founded and who belongs?

The UNO Alumni Association was founded June 6, 1913, by the class of 1913. All graduates of the University of Omaha and the University of Nebraska at Omaha are members of the UNO Alumni Association. There are no dues.

Who governs the UNO Alumni Association?

A board of directors establishes the alumni association's policy. All members serve three-year terms and may be reappointed. Eleven members are elected officers: Chairman of the Board, Past Chairman of the Board, Chairman of the Board-Elect, four Vice Chairmen of the Board, Secretary, Treasurer, Legal Counsel and President/CEO. UNO's Chancellor, a member of the UNO Faculty Senate and the Student Regent are non-voting members of the board.

What is the role of the board of directors?

The board determines alumni relations policy, reviews programs, makes awards and provides feedback and suggestions to the university administration.

Who funds the UNO Alumni Association and how are these funds managed?

The association is funded in part by donations from alumni, friends and corporations. The University of Nebraska at Omaha provides support to help cover the costs of maintaining accurate alumni records. Currently, Wells Fargo manages the association's investment portfolio and Hancock and Dana does an annual audit.

Who staffs the alumni association?

Ten full-time staff members, under the direction of a President/CEO, keep the alumni association running smoothly. The president is hired by the board of directors. The staff maintains and updates alumni records, directs fund-raising activities, manages the alumni center, plans alumni activities and coordinates communication between alumni, the university and the community.

Where are the alumni offices?

In 1979, the alumni association purchased and renovated a mansion on the western edge of campus (67th & Dodge Streets). An addition to the building was completed in 1994. Alumni offices are located on the second floor of the William H. and Dorothy Thompson Alumni Center, while the first floor is rented by alumni, businesses, individuals and campus entities for meetings and special events.