Jeffrey Robb

Congratulations, UNMC graduates

The university held its winter commencement ceremony for 372 graduates at Baxter Arena. See photos and smiles from the event.

Dec 22, 2021

UNMC Today on holiday

No campus newsletter until next Monday. For now, enjoy these photos from the Nebraska Medical Choir’s caroling at the ice rink.

Dec 22, 2021

The Nebraska Medical Choir, under the direction of Katrina Cox, PhD, sang Christmas carols at the UNMC Ice Rink on Dec. 16.

Experts warn: Don’t be complacent about omicron

UNMC’s iEXCEL and Global Center for Health Security animate new variant to show its risks. The strong advice: Get vaccinated.

Dec 21, 2021

James Lawler, MD, co-executive director of the UNMC Global Center for Health Security, right, and Peter Angeletti, PhD, virologist and associate professor at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Nebraska Center for Virology, speak Monday about the omicron variant and COVID-19 safety measures.

LiveGreen: Reduce-regift-recycle for the holidays

In a time of excess, good options are available to keep conservation and the environment in mind.

Dec 21, 2021

UNMC sponsors free week of Omaha.com content

Partnership with the Omaha World-Herald allows open access to digital content over the holiday week.

Dec 21, 2021

Ava Thomas (center), publisher of the Lincoln Journal Star and Omaha World-Herald, toured the Davis Global Center with Vice Chancellor for External Relations Bob Bartee, at right, and Michael Hollins, director of community and business engagement with iEXCEL.

Faculty Senate accepting award nominations

Submissions due by Feb. 11 to recognize faculty for meritorious teaching, mentoring or service.

Dec 21, 2021

College of Pharmacy celebrates inaugural award winners

College names its Scholars of the Year and its College Impact Award winner.

Dec 20, 2021

Kim Scarsi, PharmD, who received the College of Pharmacy's Scholar of the Year honor, is pictured with Keith Olsen, PharmD, dean of the college.

Shirley Wiggins, PhD, caps 43-year nursing career

Dr. Wiggins, associate professor in the UNMC College of Nursing Lincoln Division, will retire this month.

Dec 20, 2021

Shirley Wiggins, PhD, associate professor in the UNMC College of Nursing Lincoln Division.

UNMC discount offered for Shen Yun

Performances at the Orpheum Theater will be Jan. 25 and 26.

Dec 20, 2021

Dr. Lunning helps lead clinical research under new title

UNMC’s new assistant vice chancellor for clinical research will expand his work in the area.

Dec 20, 2021

Matthew Lunning, DO, assistant vice chancellor for clinical research.