OMAHA, Neb. —

The UNO chancellor delivered her "State of the University" address on Friday.

Dr. Joanne Li spoke about the many accomplishments of multiple departments including athletics.

She also celebrated UNO as the first Nebraska university to offer AI as a major, saying it's important the school embraces the shift in a rapidly evolving world.

Her future focus is strengthening workforce skills, supporting career growth, and building pipelines.

"We are transforming our campus into a powerhouse of workforce development. This gives us the critical mass to connect graduates directly with meaningful careers. In doing so, we strengthen our community, fuel innovation, and attract new investment and companies to our state," Li said.

She said leading Nebraska into the future is the univer

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