Kalani Simpson

New faculty spotlight: Charles Ung, PharmD

The new clinical associate professor of pharmacy practice and science loves helping both patients and students.

Oct 21, 2026

Charles Ung, PharmD

Distinguished scientist: Sangamesh Kumbar, PhD

Dr. Kumbar is among the UNMC scientists set to be honored Oct. 29 as the medical center’s top researchers this past year.

Oct 15, 2026

Sangamesh Kumbar, PhD

Students, faculty volunteer during busy September week

UNMC College of Dentistry held three recent clinical, educational outreach events.

Oct 15, 2026

Students Alan Wu, Garrett Williams, Qi Qing Huang, Kylie Nguyen and Kerry Zhu volunteered recently at the Harvest Moon festival.

Dr. Kohler director of predoctoral pediatrics

The COD alum brings private practice and business experience to the position.

Oct 15, 2026

Kristin Kohler, DDS.

Dr. Vacek: private practice experience a boon in new role

New assistant dean of clinics hopes to prepare future dentists, having “been there and done that.”

Oct 15, 2026

Craig Vacek, DDS.

Dr. Harn, dental museum, an alumni weekend tradition

The emeritus faculty member sets up part of one of the country’s biggest collections, as he has since 1977,

Oct 15, 2026

Stan Harn, PhD.

Dr. Abdulmalik earns first independent grant

Her study on a potential bioelectroceutical platform to stimulate alveolar bone regeneration has been funded by the NIH.

Sep 8, 2026

Sama Abdulmalik, PhD.

Dr. Narayana joins panel on HPV at October event

The college hosts a panel on HPV and features faculty member as one of the panelists.

Sep 8, 2026

Nagamani Narayana, DMD.

College makes several leadership appointments

Several dentistry faculty have been named to prominent positions in the college within the last few months.

Sep 3, 2026

The UNMC College of Dentistry Building at East Campus in Lincoln.

COD adds running, walking clubs to wellness portfolio

The clubs, tailored to the individual, provide a sense of community, culture and accountability.

Sep 3, 2026

Dental students Callie Zanderson, Alice Guo and Xcaret Castelan celebrate a run with the new UNMC College of Dentistry running club.