@ginaligon

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Marking 25 years of 9/11, take a look at how UNO will observe this milestone: heyor.ca/eo6qqh
Volunteer placing small American flags in a grassy field to create a memorial display honoring veterans, with a campus bell tower and another person blurred in the background.

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NCITE Director of Strategic Initiatives @austincdoctor spoke to KETV leading up to the 25th anniversary of 9/11, to talk about what's changed in the national security landscape and how NCITE is a part of the fight against terrorism. Watch here: ketv.com/article/omaha-count…

Omaha counterterrorism group learns from 9/11 attacks, preventing future threats

In the heartland of America, a counterterrorism research group informs lawmakers about new and emerging threats.

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Watch as this reporter sees how dangerous abliterated AI is in the hands of a terrorist. But NCITE Ph.D. Margaret Shercliffe is optimistic for the future of counterterrorism research. "I think we're well positioned to continue countering these threats."
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Drone activity at U.S.-Mexico border drops 75% after U.S. uses laser weapon, military says. Important story from @ellee_watson. Glad to see @NCITE_COE research useful in providing context to this evolving issue. cbsnews.com/news/laser-weapo…

Drone activity at U.S.-Mexico border drops 75% after U.S. uses laser weapon, military says

In less than two weeks, the high-energy laser weapon system has taken down 11 drones, coinciding with a 75% drop in drones probing the border, military officials told CBS News.

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What a leader @DonJBacon is…not only did he make time before his House vote to learn about @NCITE_COE research on AI impacts to terrorist capacity research during our 9/11 Demo Day in the Cannon Building…1/2
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…he also asked each student about their reason for choosing @UNOmaha (spoiler alert: our @iopsyc_uno faculty!), career plans post graduation, and what he can do to help. Will miss his leadership for NE02 & his commitment to science. Huge thanks to @chancellor_li for this night
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Seamus Hughes
@SeamusHughesSep 2
Flying under the radar: The 500 investigations number is new. Previously public statements put it at 250. fbi.gov/contact-us/field-off…
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"NCITE launches its seventh year of research with 17 projects examining emerging homeland security threats, including AI, UAS, CBRN risks, and security at major venues, while welcoming five new universities to its consortium." unomaha.edu/ncite/news/2026/…

In Seventh Year, NCITE Adds Projects on CBRN Deterrence, AI Vulnerabilities at Large Venues, and...

NCITE launches its seventh year of research with 17 projects examining emerging homeland security threats, including AI, UAS, CBRN risks, and security at major venues, while welcoming five new...

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Since first being elected in 2016, our team has made it a priority to partner with & advocate for @UNOmaha. Together, we secured funding for the STEM TRAIL Center, supported Maverick Athletics & worked with NCITE to strengthen our nation’s security. Thank you, UNO. Go Mavs!
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Our discussion continued with a panel of experts from @UNL_IANR, @unmc, @NCITE_COE and @KState's Biosecurity Research Institute. It is imperative that we safeguard national interests while advancing economic growth—and the panel explored strategies to achieve both.
A panel of experts on the conversation stage for a discussion on the bioeconomy and national security

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We took a handful of students from Nebraska to DC and they briefed members of Congress about their research. It’s an experience most undergrads would never have. So happy to be working at a university that values student opportunities.
Seamus Hughes
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We doing things at @NCITE_COE politico.com/news/2026/04/22…

House lawmakers get a chilling demo of ‘jailbroken’ AI

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We doing things at @NCITE_COE politico.com/news/2026/04/22…

House lawmakers get a chilling demo of ‘jailbroken’ AI

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About 50 @UNOmaha students contribute to our national security through the @DHSgov research center. 27 students are currently focused on threats from Iran, including tracking drone activity and cyber threats.   NCITE does important counterterrorism work--right in the heart of Nebraska! wowt.com/2026/03/11/ncite-un…

NCITE: UNO students play role in national security

About 50 college students at the University of Nebraska Omaha are helping the federal government track terrorist threats from Iran and around the world through a Department of Homeland Security-fun...

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A short thread -- With the announcement of NYPD that they're investigating the Gracie Mansion bomb incident, a reminder that at @NCITE_COE we've been tracking Homegrown: ISIS in U.S. cases for the last decade plus. Some data points:
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Hannah Allam@HannahAllamFeb 11
Last week DHS-funded researchers @NCITE_COE held a webinar on cartel drone operations. NCITE is one of only a couple of DHS centers of excellence to survive the sweeping cuts of the past year youtube.com/live/hO01CZ8UL40…

NCITE Presents: Cartel Drone Operations and Related Supply Chains

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

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Kit Maher
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NEW: Administration official tells me, "Mexican cartel drones breached US airspace. The Department of War took action to disable the drones. The FAA and DOW have determined there is no threat to commercial travel."
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NEW: With my colleagues at @NCITE_COE we've spent a considerable amount of time diving into the criminal cases against 764 members. Our new report - Prosecuting 764: An Examination of Federal and State Charges unomaha.edu/ncite/news/2025/…
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Today we mourn the lives lost on Sept. 11 and the countless other victims of terrorist attacks since that tragic day. NCITE was established in 2020 to help policymakers, practitioners, and the public better understand the nature of terrorist threats to the United States homeland.
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It’s September 11th. I woke up so so very grateful for the dedicated civil servants who have protected America from hundreds of terrorist attack attempts over the past 24 years. A thread on some specific teams (1/13)
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Thank you to @dhsscitech for funding applied research centers like @NCITE_COE who work to support operations with new knowledge about emerging terrorist threats, tactics, and targets. (12/13)
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And thank you to Nebraska operators who keep my family, my colleagues, and my community safe @FBIOmaha @NEStatePatrol @SarpySheriff @OmahaPolice (End 🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸)
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