College of Medicine
Dr. Mannon awarded Medal of Excellence from AAKP
The honor recognizes Roslyn Mannon, MD, for being at the forefront in kidney care and patient empowerment.
Mar 20, 2024
![Roslyn Mannon, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/RoslynMannon032024-900x600.jpg)
On Match Day, UNMC medical students celebrate their next step
The UNMC College of Medicine students learned their residency assignments. See images and a video from the event and a list of results.
Mar 19, 2024
![As is tradition, UNMC medical students pinned the location of their residencies on a map of the United States, with a cluster here in Omaha.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/MatchDay2031924-900x600.jpg)
Two receive Leonard Tow Humanism Award
Alëna Balasanova, MD, associate professor in the department of psychiatry, and medical student Laura Flores, PhD, were honored.
Mar 19, 2024
![Alëna Balasanova, MD, associate professor in the department of psychiatry, and graduating medical student Laura Flores, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/BalasanovaFlores-900x600.jpg)
An inventive nature drives Dr. Nguyen
Thang Nguyen, PhD, has filed 70 New Invention Notifications during his UNMC career.
Mar 15, 2024
![Thang Nguyen, PhD, used the MakERLab located in the emergency department to collaborate with colleagues to create a medication aerosolizing device that can be used with a plastic soda bottle. The device, called Project FreeAir, was developed with funding by the UNMC Eugene Kenney Memorial Fund and is available free to the public.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/NguyenCOM2-900x600.jpg)
New faculty spotlight: Alex Tomesch, MD
Dr. Tomesch is an assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Emergency Medicine.
Mar 15, 2024
![Alex Tomesch, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/AlexTomesch031524-900x600.jpg)
Suzanne & Walter Scott Foundation makes $23 million investment in UNMC, UNO Scott Scholars
At UNMC, the gift will support the expansion of the program, which began its inaugural class in fall 2023.
Mar 13, 2024
![Suzanne and Walter Scott](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/SuzanneandWalterScott031224-900x600.jpg)
Some students in the know as Match Day nears
A small number of medical students learn their match ahead of this year’s March 15 event.
Mar 13, 2024
![](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/MatchDayCOM-900x600.jpg)
Update from the University of Nebraska (NU) System
From the Office of the President: Nebraska rises among world’s best for earning patents
Mar 11, 2024
![](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/NUSeal021624.jpg)
UNMC: Creating a healthier future
The cornerstone of UNMC’s mission is making Nebraska — and the world — a healthier place for all.
Mar 8, 2024
![UNMC medical student Uyen Tran offers a simulated look at some of iEXCEL's health care simulation capability, examining a 3D brain model based on MRI data within an Augmented Reality head mounted display.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/iEXCEL_3D_VR030824-900x600.jpg)
Bartee Lectureship, Award showcase science advocacy
Mary Woolley, president of Research!America, will deliver the lecture; Mark Rupp, MD, will be honored at the March 26 event.
Mar 7, 2024
![Bob Bartee, former UNMC vice chancellor for external relations](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/BobBartee050123-900x600.jpg)