Ever wonder how a university thrives in a changing educational landscape? Dr. Joanne Li, Chancellor of the University of Nebraska Omaha, joins us to share UNO's innovative strategies for attracting top talent and navigating the challenges of modern higher education.
In this episode discover how UNO is embracing AI, fostering workforce development, and building a vibrant campus community.
Takeaways
University enrollment has been declining nationally.
UNO has implemented aggressive marketing strategies to attract students.
The Omaha Urban Rate program targets students from 15 surrounding states.
Public research universities provide high ROI for the economy.
UNO's athletic programs have seen significant success and community support.
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