John Keenan UNMC strategic communications

A gift of vision: Eye donation benefits patients, research at UNMC

The Lions Eye Bank of Nebraska, located on the UNMC campus, partners with the Truhlsen Eye Institute and UNMC ophthalmology researchers.

Nov 21, 2024

Curt Coughlin looks at a cornea that is showing cell death.

UNMC hosts international conference on Health Design Thinking

Health design thinkers from around the U.S. and the world came together to explore ways to build human-centered solutions in health care.

Nov 20, 2024

Leila Shephard, PhD, managing director of the Helix Centre at Imperial College in London, shares her experiences using design thinking in health care and academic research.

UNMC welcomes new AHEC scholars

Students will engage with health professionals, community leaders and potential employers in program.

Nov 18, 2024

Lydia Sand, deputy director and program manager for the Nebraska AHEC program

‘Living tribute’ honors beloved nurse educator

A stream of colleagues came out to pay tribute to Louise LaFramboise, PhD, after her nearly four decade career.

Nov 15, 2024

Ann Berger (at left), PhD, who retired as a professor from the UNMC College of Nursing, visits with Louise LaFramboise, PhD.

Doll collection tracks nursing student uniform styles

UNMC’s McGoogan Health Sciences Library holds a collection of 54 nursing student dolls in its special collections and archives.

Nov 13, 2024

This doll's uniform represents St. Catherine’s Hospital Sisters of Mercy, the first nursing organization in Nebraska.

Dr. Garvin elected president of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Kevin Gavin, MD, will serve one-year term as leader of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Nov 10, 2024

Kevin Garvin, MD

Medical faculty join UNMC Circle of Distinction

These endowed positions are critical to UNMC recruiting and retaining the highest-quality faculty.

Nov 10, 2024

Honorees and benefactors at October's Circle of Distinction event.

Dr. Marcelin selected for TRANSFORM program

NIGMS-funded program selects members through a national, competitive process.

Nov 10, 2024

Jasmine Marcelin, MD

College welcomes new AHEC scholars

These year’s cohort of incoming scholars features 10 medical students.

Nov 10, 2024

Lydia Sand, deputy director and program manager for the Nebraska AHEC program

HOAA’s annual Halloween event is a treat

Oct. 28 for the families of house officers drew about 25 children.

Nov 10, 2024

Approximately 25 children attended the annual HOAA event, including this pink dinosaur.