UNMC strategic communications

Center for Continuing Education offering expanded course schedule

The center will offer a weeknight and weekend option for its American Heart Association-recognized Basic Life Support course.

Apr 27, 2026

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New UNMC intranet design debuts today

Users will find that some content has been reorganized and additional links added.

Apr 21, 2026

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Study suggests link between prenatal exposure to certain medications and increased autism risk

Research identifies commonly prescribed, sterol biosynthesis-inhibiting medications as potential contributors to neurodevelopmental vulnerability.

Apr 20, 2026

Corresponding author Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD, dean and director of the Munroe-Meyer Institute, and lead author Eric Peeples, MD, PhD, assistant professor in the UNMC Division of Neonatology

New intranet design, other digital updates

In addition to the intranet migration, a new tool for document remediation is available, and the UNMC mobile app decommissioned.

Apr 20, 2026

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Notice of REDCap data security incident

In February 2026, the University of Nebraska Medical Center (“UNMC”) learned that REDCap, a software application UNMC uses to support research studies, quality improvement projects, and public health activities, had a vulnerability that could allow an unauthorized person to gain remote access to the application. Upon learning of the vulnerability, UNMC immediately took REDCap offline […]

Apr 17, 2026

UNMC for the record, April 17, 2026

Notes on the allied health outstanding service award, Buffett Institute graduate scholars and mileage reimbursement.

Apr 17, 2026

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Study suggests link between prenatal exposure to certain medications and increased autism risk 

Research identifies commonly prescribed, sterol biosynthesis-inhibiting medications as potential contributors to neurodevelopmental vulnerability.

Apr 16, 2026

Corresponding author Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD, dean and director of the Munroe-Meyer Institute; and lead author Eric Peeples, MD, PhD, assistant professor in the UNMC Division of Neonatology

Dr. Davies to present annual faculty address today

Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, will highlight UNMC’s momentum and strategic priorities for the future.

Apr 15, 2026

UNMC Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD

UNMC College of Public Health to host World Health Day

Events scheduled for Monday allow the UNMC community to join the conversation on global health.

Apr 15, 2026

Graphic that says World Health Day UNMC College of Public Health and an image of Earth

Out of Darkness Campus Walk set for Saturday

The event, at the Ruth & Bill Scott Student Plaza, will raise awareness about suicide prevention and mental health resources.

Apr 15, 2026

Flyer promoting the "HOPE WALKS HERE" UNMC Out of the Darkness Campus Walk scheduled on April 18th, 2026. Contains a QR code for registration, website link afsp.org/UNMC, and logos for American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and Out of the Darkness Campus Walks