John Keenan

Pediatrics welcomes new division chiefs

Salaheddin Elrokhsi, MD, and Melissa Muff-Luett, MD, joined UNMC this summer.

Oct 7, 2024

From left, Melissa Muff-Luett, MD, and Salaheddin Elrokhsi, MD

College researchers to be honored in November

Thirteen members of the college, including Research Leadership Awardee Kaleb Michaud, PhD, will join UNMC colleagues as research award winners.

Oct 7, 2024

Kaleb Michaud, PhD

Dr. Are promotes access to surgical cancer care

Chandra Are, MBBS, had recent international presentations, including at the World Cancer Congress in Geneva.

Oct 7, 2024

Chandra Are, MBBS

UNMC expands nursing partnerships in western Nebraska

Agreements with Western Nebraska Community College, Scottsbluff Public Schools will build rural nursing pipeline.

Oct 3, 2024

From left, UNMC Interim Chancellor Dele Davies, MD, President Greg Dart of Western Nebraska Community College, and UNMC College of Nursing Dean Lepaine Sharp-McHenry, DNP, at the Western Nebraska Community College signing event.

Matt Blomstedt, PhD, named chief university lobbyist

Dr. Blomstedt is a lifelong Nebraskan with decades of experience in education and public policy.

Sep 23, 2024

Matt Blomstedt, PhD

One shared name for multiple cancer care locations 

Four locations across Nebraska will share Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center name, including the newest center in Kearney. 

Sep 23, 2024

An artist's rendering of the Nebraska Medicine Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center location in Kearney, Nebraska.

Statewide meetings show BHECN-ARPA support benefits Nebraska

The Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska held meetings with funding recipients this summer to discuss impacts.

Sep 12, 2024

BHECN Central Director Krista Fritson, PsyD, center, talks at a gathering of ARPA awardees at the University of Nebraska Kearney in June.

UNMC enrollment rises for 24th straight year

Interim Chancellor Dele Davies, MD, cites increased numbers in longstanding programs, as well as new, innovative degree programs.

Sep 9, 2024

UNMC Interim Chancellor Dele Davies, MD

Director’s message: More than summer camp

Summer camp season is over, but MMI’s recreational therapy efforts have a year-round impact.

Sep 6, 2024

Nicole Giron

Medical student of the month: White Coat edition

Logan Baumberger, fourth-year medical student,addressed incoming students at August’s White Coat Ceremony.

Sep 4, 2024

Logan Baumberger speaks at the White Coat Ceremony.