United Nations Organization. ▶ USAGE The abbreviation for United Nations Organization is UNO. What does UNO mean in slang? UNO means “You know.” What does UNO mean in construction? Unless Noted OtherwiseUNO is an acronym that stands for, “Unless Noted Otherwise”. UNO is a blanket statement that covers all specified […]
Etymology. Nebraska’s name is the result of anglicization of the archaic Otoe words Ñí Brásge, pronounced [ɲĩbɾasꜜkɛ] (contemporary Otoe Ñíbrahge), or the Omaha Ní Btháska, pronounced [nĩbɫᶞasꜜka], meaning “flat water“, after the Platte River which flows through the state. What does Platte mean? Platte. / (plæt) / noun. a river […]
It is one of the top places to raise a family in the country. Forbes recently ranked Omaha as the seventh best city for raising a family in the US, due to its great schools, housing affordability, ease of commuting, and low crime rate. Plus, there are just so many […]
As the capital of Nebraska, Lincoln is home to a wealth of museums and cultural attractions, but it is also a university city with an active and vibrant atmosphere. If you decide to pull off the highway and spend a bit of time here, you’ll find no shortage of things […]
In 1855 there were thirteen slaves in Nebraska and in 1860 there were ten. Most of these were held at Nebraska City.” It is not generally known, but it is a fact, that there were from 1856 to 1858 more slaves in Nebraska than in Kansas. Did people in Nebraska […]
The 5 largest ethnic groups in Omaha, NE are White (Non-Hispanic) (65.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (12.8%), White (Hispanic) (11.1%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.08%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.89%). 0% of the households in Omaha, NE speak a non-English language at home as their primary language. What percent of Omaha is […]
Nebraska’s population increased 7.4% between 2010 and 2020, matching the national growth rate in the same period. The state had grown at slower pace every decade since at least 1900, according to data compiled by the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s Center for Public Affairs Research. Is Nebraska gaining or […]
seriously, Nebraska has it all. Even in the cities where you might not expect to find many friendly people, strangers will smile at you on the street. Be ready for them to start a conversation, too. What are people from Nebraska known for? Nebraska has also produced several eminent personalities […]
One is a decrease in births as people have fewer children and wait longer to have them, and an increase in deaths as the Baby Boomer generation ages. Though births still outnumber deaths in Nebraska, that gap has continued to shrink, and it did so over the past year. Another […]
In conclusion With Omaha’s growing tech community, low cost of living, increased entertainment options, and Midwest values, the city offers a great place for singles, couples, and families to move to and thrive. Why are people moving Omaha? It is one of the top places to raise a family in […]
The Susan T Buffett scholarship is awarded to about 1,000 Nebraska high school graduates each spring. The students are selected based on financial need and partly on the strength of their application, essay, and references. How many people get Susan Buffett scholarship? Scholarship Values To date, almost 10,000 scholars have […]
Regents Scholarships are offered to residents of Nebraska that are graduating seniors of Nebraska high schools. Applicants with a minimum ACT composite of 30 and either a rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (6th or 7th semester) OR a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher will qualify […]
Students who are residents of Manitoba, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin, benefit from a long-standing reciprocity agreement, paying tuition rates equal to in-state rates. Does South Dakota have out-of-state tuition? South Dakota State University’s tuition is $9,299 for in-state and $12,809 for out-of-state students. Is South Dakota part of […]
Which states participate? Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. Is Utah a Wue state? The University of Utah participates in Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE), a program of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) and other […]
Minnesota has reciprocity agreements with Wisconsin, North Dakota, and South Dakota. It also has an agreement with the Canadian province of Manitoba, and a limited agreement with Iowa Lakes Community College in northwestern Iowa. What universities have reciprocity with Minnesota? Minnesota has ongoing reciprocity agreements with Wisconsin, North Dakota, South […]