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College of Public Health offers study-abroad course in Rwanda

The course, a first for the college, gave students an innovative opportunity to engage in global health issues.

Jul 16, 2024

Abbie Raikes, PhD, and Danielle Theis

‘Farm girl at heart’ aims for rural family medicine career

Nicole Beckman, MD, one of 253 new house officers at UNMC this summer, is a Nebraska native and UNMC graduate.

Jul 16, 2024

Nicole Beckman, MD

Lebanese pharmacy students finish clinical rotations at UNMC

The dean of the Lebanese American University School of Pharmacy is UNMC alumnus Naser Alsharif, PharmD, PhD.

Jul 16, 2024

Pharmacy students from Lebanese American University recently completed clinical rotations at UNMC through a partnership with the UNMC College of Pharmacy. From left, Blanchard Halak, Amanie Horkoss, Nagham Badr, Lea Abdallah, Maria Merhej, Mourad Mourad, Nadine Haidar, Maria Chrabieh, Malkon George Malkon and Jad Nehme.

Workshop on structural biology, molecular biophysics is Aug. 1

The day-long workshop, to be held at the Sorrell Center, will feature five outside experts in the field.

Jul 16, 2024

Workshop co-coordinator Gloria Borgstahl, PhD

Physician assistant alumnus promoted to general

Brig. Gen. Bill Soliz, commanding general of Medical Readiness Command, Pacific, received his MPAS degree from UNMC.

Jul 15, 2024

Brig. Gen. Bill Soliz, a UNMC College of Allied Health Professions alumnus,  became the first active-duty physician assistant to become a general in the U.S. Army. At a ceremony on May 11, his daughters, Army Staff Sgt. Jaline Soliz (left) and Air Force Staff Sgt. Nalani Soliz, pinned on his star. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Department of Defense and Defense Visual Information Distribution Service. The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement.

Dotting the ‘i’ in NE-INBRE

When grant renewal time rolled around, INBRE’s Tami Houdesheldt and SPA’s Micah Moravec aimed to set up UNMC for success.

Jul 15, 2024

Tami Houdesheldt

Nomination deadline for research awards is July 26

Honors include Scientist Laureate, Research Leadership, Distinguished Scientist, New Investigator Awards, and Community Service to Research Awards.

Jul 15, 2024

Ken Bayles, PhD, UNMC vice chancellor for research

Researchers explore treatment for biofilm infections

The study by Drs. Kielian, Garvin and their team suggests a path for dealing with bacterial biofilm that can form on artificial joint implants.

Jul 12, 2024

Kevin Garvin, MD, and Tammy Kielian, PhD

Interim chancellor’s first all-campus forum is July 18

Interim Chancellor Dele Davies, MD, will share his vision, answer questions and provide campus updates.

Jul 12, 2024

Interim Chancellor Dele Davies, MD

UNMC for the record, July 12, 2024

News items on the Munroe-Meyer Guild’s Garden Walk, a skywalk detour and campus food vendors for the week.

Jul 12, 2024

The 55th Annual Garden Walk drew nearly 1,200 guests through seven gardens.