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International Rescue & Relief The only university-level program of its kind in the U.S., combining emergency medicine, emergency management, and humanitarian aid.

International Rescue and Relief is a unique Bachelor of Science degree designed for adventurous students who want to serve mankind through disaster and humanitarian relief. There are core courses and two emphases to choose from. Students learn through hands-on training in different environments, including one semester studying in a developing country during their junior or senior year. Upon completion, students will be prepared in aspects of rescue, survival and humanitarian relief. The multi-track curriculum combines rescue and survival skills, emergency care, humanitarian relief, public health, disaster management and multi-cultural service training. Certifications include white water and high angle rescue and EMS. For a world facing increasing natural and man-made disasters and growing refugee populations, this major is designed to equip graduates with specialized service skills.

10/13/2026

This evening, we had the opportunity to catch up with Anna, one of our site leaders, who shared what it’s been like stepping into a leadership role and leading a disaster response team for the first time!

Yesterday, the IRR Disaster Response Team began wrapping up their work in Omaha as the deployment nears its end. Today, ...
10/12/2026

Yesterday, the IRR Disaster Response Team began wrapping up their work in Omaha as the deployment nears its end. Today, the team is finishing up the remaining work sites before returning to Union.

Once back on campus, the team will begin cleaning, decontaminating, and putting away equipment to prepare for future deployments.

We are incredibly grateful for everyone who has supported this response through prayers, donations, and encouragement. Thank you for making it possible for our team to serve families affected by the flooding!

As of yesterday, our teams have completed cleanup efforts in 14 homes, while our command staff has visited over 100 home...
10/11/2026

As of yesterday, our teams have completed cleanup efforts in 14 homes, while our command staff has visited over 100 homes and conducted 25 damage assessments. This work has saved homeowners thousands of dollars in cleanup costs, providing much-needed relief to families, many of whom did not have insurance coverage for this type of disaster. As our response efforts continue, we are incredibly grateful for your prayers, generosity, and donations that make it possible for us to serve families in need!

10/10/2026

Good morning! As we kick off day five of our disaster response, we had the opportunity to hear from Madelyn about what makes today especially meaningful to her!

10/09/2026

Last night, after wrapping up the day’s work, we had a chance to catch up with Kadence! She shared what being part of this disaster response has meant to her and how she’s been getting involved in serving those affected by the flooding.

The IRR Disaster Response Team has made significant progress, with three homes now fully cleaned out. Our teams continue...
10/08/2026

The IRR Disaster Response Team has made significant progress, with three homes now fully cleaned out. Our teams continue to work diligently alongside homeowners, helping remove damaged belongings and clear out soaked drywall.

IRR is also working alongside the Red Cross to provide aid to those impacted by the flooding. The Red Cross is providing free meals and connecting homeowners with additional resources, while our teams are helping survivors clean up and begin the process of moving forward.

Thank you for your continued prayers and support. Your generosity and encouragement are making a difference as we continue serving those affected.

10/08/2026

During lunch today, we had the opportunity to catch up with Mina, who shared how her team has been making a difference by helping muck out and gut the home of a man affected by the recent flooding.

The team worked very hard today and successfully removed all water-damaged belongings and materials, allowing the home to begin drying out so the rebuilding process can begin.

Response Update: The IRR Disaster Response Team arrived on scene around 9:00 a.m. this morning, and our crews immediatel...
10/07/2026

Response Update: The IRR Disaster Response Team arrived on scene around 9:00 a.m. this morning, and our crews immediately began making contact with homeowners and getting to work at several sites.

The cleanup work has included debris removal, drywall and carpet removal, and cleaning out confined crawlspaces damaged by the flooding. Our students have also been going door to door to check on homeowners and identify additional needs.

Since arriving this morning, our teams have made contact with an estimated 9 homeowners, with 3 additional work orders identified. Our crews will continue working with homeowners and responding to additional needs as they are identified.

Please continue to keep the Omaha community, those affected by the flooding, and our response teams in your prayers.

If you’d like to support our disaster relief efforts, donations help provide the equipment, supplies, and resources our crews need to continue serving families affected by the flooding. Every contribution helps us respond where we’re needed most.

Donation Link: https://uau.edu/disaster-response

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3800 S 48th Street
Lincoln, NE
69506

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 12pm

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+14024862600

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