John Keenan
Inclusive Excellence: UNMC hosts Benson high school students
Medical and MD-PhD students held panel discussion, led simulations during event.
May 8, 2024
![Medical students Mark Carter, MD, in black, and Austen Washington, in green, discuss medical exams with Benson High School students.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Bronner-900x600.jpg)
Medical research highlights, May 2024
The college received grant and funding awards representing nearly $3 million in new funding in March.
May 8, 2024
![Sudjata Chaudhari, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/SujataChaudhari-900x600.jpg)
GME research symposium continues to grow
Participation is up by more than a third since the event premiered in 2018.
May 8, 2024
![Thomas Auen, DO, left, a winner for oral presentation, reviews a poster with Subodh Lele, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/AuenCom0503-900x600.jpg)
Dean’s message: Celebrating impressive accomplishments
Commencement weekend showcased the best of the UNMC College of Medicine.
May 8, 2024
![Bradley Britigan, MD, dean of the UNMC College of Medicine](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/BRADLEYBRITIGAN090122-e1677601344141.jpg)
UNMC congratulates more than 1,100 graduates in commencement ceremonies
Events were held in Omaha, Lincoln, Norfolk, Kearney and Scottsbluff.
May 6, 2024
![](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/UNMCCommencementImage.jpg)
Three to be honored at UNMC Omaha commencement ceremony May 4
Barry Gold, PhD, to receive honorary degree; Kent Lacey, MD, and Michael Sitorius, MD to receive J.G. Elliott Awards.
Apr 30, 2024
![Barry Gold, PhD, Kent Lacey, MD, and Michael Sitorius, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/GoldLaceySitorius043024-900x600.jpg)
UNMC seeking leader for Kearney medical school expansion
The position will play a pivotal role in establishing a regional medical school campus in Kearney.
Apr 30, 2024
![Bradley Britigan, MD, dean of the UNMC College of Medicine](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/BRADLEYBRITIGAN090122-e1677601344141.jpg)
Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, named NU System President
Dr. Gold is the ninth president of the NU System following a Friday vote by the Board of Regents. Also, Dr. Gold shares a message to the UNMC community following Friday’s tornados.
Apr 29, 2024
![Jeffrey P. Gold, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/GoldPres-900x600.jpg)
Grit, grace, glory – and graduation
UNMC’s Linda Huynh will receive her PhD this weekend before returning to medical school.
Apr 29, 2024
![Linda Huynh](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Huynh0429-900x600.jpg)
GME research symposium set for Monday
House officers will present research in clinical outcomes, basic science, education, business and other areas.
Apr 19, 2024
![Chandra Are, MD, associate dean of graduate medical education](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/ChandraAre081423-900x600.jpg)