Kelsey Kirk

Director’s message: Routine dental care ensures overall well-being

At the clinic, we help educate both caregivers and patients about the importance of consistent oral hygiene practices, fostering a collaborative effort to ensure the overall well-being of our clients.

Feb 27, 2024

Corinne Van Osdel, DDS

Flamingos landing on front lawns as fundraising effort

The fundraiser is a way to support inclusion of individuals with developmental disabilities in all areas of community life and bring awareness to barriers that individuals with disabilities face.

Feb 22, 2024

Flamingos will be placed in yards to raise awareness during Developmental Disability Awareness Month.

UNMC to offer Doctor of Nutrition and Dietetics program

The new program will be offered in the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions.

Feb 12, 2024

Health facility’s ‘topping-off beam’ to be available for signing in events across the state

A steel beam that will top off a new health education facility in Kearney will make its way across the state this spring, providing Nebraska citizens the opportunity to sign a piece of the structure that will educate hundreds of the state’s health care workers in decades to come.

Feb 9, 2024

Several officials signed the beam, which will crown the new Rural Health Education Building in Kearney at a ceremony later this spring.

UNMC College of Nursing online master’s program ranks among best

In the 2024 Best Online Programs rankings from U.S. News & World Report, the UNMC College of Nursing’s online master’s in nursing program ranked 70th out of 186 ranked schools.

Feb 8, 2024

Autism self-advocate Temple Grandin to headline 2024 Nebraska Science Festival

Animal scientist and keynote speaker Temple Grandin will present March 26 in Omaha.

Feb 1, 2024

Temple Grandin, PhD

Autism self-advocate Temple Grandin to headline 2024 Nebraska Science Festival

Autism self-advocate Temple Grandin, PhD, will share her unique perspective on animals when she headlines the 2024 Nebraska Science Festival this spring.

Feb 1, 2024

Temple Grandin, PhD

Jennifer Blackford, PhD, promoted to fellow in ACNP

The promotion was a result of Jennifer Blackford’s scientific reputation and contributions to the organization through committee work and involvement in the annual meeting program.

Jan 31, 2024

Jennifer Blackford, PhD, director of research at the Munroe-Meyer Institute

Craig Baker named director of MMI Department of Genetic Medicine

Craig Baker, MD, hopes to continue growth and evolution as director of MMI’s Department of Genetic Medicine, a role he assumed Jan. 1 after having served as interim director since September.

Jan 31, 2024

Craig Baker, MD, director of MMI Department of Genetic Medicine

Holland Foundation makes $4.5 million investment in UNMC, UNO

Gifts will create UNMC presidential chair in public health, support UNO student scholarships.

Jan 31, 2024

The late Richard Holland and Ali S. Khan, MD, MPH