John Keenan UNMC strategic communications

UNMC research continues to reach new levels

Research expenditures and federal awards grew for the year, and UNMC is expanding its science in areas of focus, which will drive discovery.

Nov 1, 2024

Ken Bayles, PhD, UNMC vice chancellor for research

PEN researchers have special ‘town and gown’ connection

The research team has fostered a collaboration with a Nebraska farm family, which has led to developing research advances.

Oct 30, 2024

UNMC researchers and the Oehlerking family met for a recent “Farm Festival” at the family's Elmwood, Nebraska, farm.

Legislative candidate tours iEXCEL

Dan McKeon, candidate for Legislative District 41, was impressed by tour of program.

Oct 28, 2024

iEXCEL's Michael Hollins, left, led Dan McKeon on a tour of the iEXCEL program.

Second ‘One-Stop Cancer Shop’ event set for Saturday

The event is sponsored by the UNMC College of Nursing, Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, Nebraska Medicine and community partners.

Oct 25, 2024

Claire Thiele, UNMC nursing student, volunteered at the first One-Stop Cancer Shop event in September.

UNeTech’s Runge to speak at TEDxOmaha

The theme of the 2024 conference is ‘Unveiling the Power of Connections,’ and Joe Runge, JD, will discuss how innovation needs connection.

Oct 25, 2024

Joe Runge, JD

MMI faculty recognized as UNMC Circle of Distinction

The four MMI professors were part of 50 faculty members and their corresponding benefactors who were honored during the event.

Oct 23, 2024

The Circle of Distinction event, held Oct. 1, recognized the recipients of endowed chairs, professorships and fellowships.

INBRE: First class

Chibawanye Ene, MD, PhD, part of the first class of NE-INBRE scholars, spoke at the 2024 NE-INBRE conference.

Oct 16, 2024

Chibawanye Ene, MD, PhD, was part of the first class of NE-INBRE scholars.

Turpen Award winner Jaworski credits mentor

The James Turpen INBRE Scholar Excellence Award presented annually to the top graduating student scientist who is attending graduate school.

Oct 16, 2024

Turpen Award winner Grace Jaworski, at right, with mentor Lynne Dieckman, PhD, of Creighton University and NE-INBRE Program Director Paul Sorgen, PhD

100 days into new role, Dr. Davies expresses pride in UNMC’s work

H. Dele Davies, MD, says the entry period into his time as interim chancellor has been an extraordinary time to listen, advance UNMC’s goals.

Oct 9, 2024

Interim Chancellor Dele Davies, MD

Hispanic Heritage Month campus event Friday

The celebration is set for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Durham Research Center green space, and the UNMC campus community is invited.

Oct 9, 2024

Raíces de México, a traditional dance troupe, will perform at the event Friday.