Kelsey Kirk

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

UNMC announces fall 2023 dean’s list

UNMC Colleges of Nursing, Allied Health Professions, Pharmacy and Dentistry name top students.

Jan 30, 2024

UNMC to host “living library” to spotlight women’s health

The University of Nebraska Medical Center McGoogan Health Sciences Library will hold a living library event where people are “living books” who share their unique experiences and inspiring stories in a small group setting through conversation. The “living books” are members of the University of Nebraska Medical Center and Nebraska Medicine communities, as well as […]

Jan 25, 2024

Families celebrate holidays at Hispanic Little Angels event

More than 100 families celebrated the holidays with festive sweets, music and gifts during a holiday event hosted by Hispanic Little Angels.

Jan 24, 2024

Families enjoyed sweets, music and gifts during a holiday event hosted by Hispanic Little Angels.

Registration open for 20th annual Walk and Roll for Disabilities

The Walk and Roll for Disabilities, a fundraiser hosted by the Meyer Foundation for Disabilities, helps to ensure adults with disabilities have recreational activities at their fingertips.

Jan 24, 2024

Participants take a lap around Oakview Mall during the 2022 Walk and Roll for Disabilities.

UNMC confers more than 400 degrees during winter commencement

Diplomas were conferred on more than 400 University of Nebraska Medical Center students on Dec. 15. Addressing the graduates at the ceremony, UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, said: “This day reminds me, and hopefully reminds all of you, that achievement of a goal, particularly a lifetime-defining goal, takes talent, it takes time, it takes […]

Jan 4, 2024