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](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/01_12_2023_CorinneVanOsdel008-900x600.jpg)
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.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/00100lrPORTRAIT_00100_BURST20200304121010357_COVER-900x600.jpg)
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
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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.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/BeamSigning1021224-900x600.jpg)
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
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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](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/TempleGrandin020224-900x600.jpg)
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](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/TempleGrandin020224-900x600.jpg)
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](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/JenniferBlackford102023-900x600.jpg)
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](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/09_24_2020CraigBaker004-900x600.jpg)
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](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/HollandFoundationGift020124-900x600.jpg)