College of Pharmacy
Two at UNMC College of Pharmacy expand their roles
Drew Prescott, PharmD, is the college’s new assistant dean for student affairs, as Christopher Shaffer, PharmD, PhD, devotes his efforts to CHRI.
Oct 26, 2023
![Drew Prescott, PharmD, and Christopher Shaffer, PharmD, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/PrescottShaffer102623-900x600.jpg)
Pathway students get a glimpse of their future UNMC education
The annual visit of students in the UNMC Pathway Programs is a cornerstone of their experience in the program.
Oct 5, 2023
![Nikki Carritt, assistant vice chancellor for health workforce education relations and director of Rural Health Initiatives, told the UNMC pathway students that they are needed as health care professionals to fill the state's workforce shortages across health care disciplines.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/PathwayVisit1100523-900x600.jpg)
Pharmacy hosts Millie Williams, a namesake, supporter and friend
Williams, who with her late husband Joe, made a transformational gift to the UNMC College of Pharmacy, sees her husband’s dream come true.
Oct 4, 2023
![During her visit to UNMC, Millie Williams met with several of the newly named and newly funded Williams Scholars, an experience that left her feeling overwhelmed.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/MillieWilliams1100423-900x600.jpg)
New faculty spotlight: Jingjing Sun, PhD
Dr. Sun is an assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Sep 26, 2023
![Jingjing Sun, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/JingjingSun2092623-900x600.jpg)
UNMC forms task force to explore impact of AI
The working group, which crosses the campus and key clinical partners, is a critical step in understanding AI’s benefits and minimizing the risks.
Sep 20, 2023
![Emily Glenn and Rachel Lookadoo, JD, co-chairs of the AI task force](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/GlennLookadoo-900x600.jpg)
UNMC for the record, Sept. 15, 2023
Bill Scott is a polka hall of famer, two upcoming continuing education events, a Sodexo offer and UNMC retirements.
Sep 15, 2023
![Bill Scott, here playing his beloved trumpet at a 2011 UNMC event with his son, John, was inducted into the Sokol Omaha Polka Hall of Fame.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Trumpet.jpg)
Celebrating Wellness: Women’s health conference is Oct. 6
Registration is open through Sept. 26 for the event, as it returns to full in-person format.
Sep 13, 2023
![Ally Dering-Anderson, PharmD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/AllyDeringAnderson091323-900x600.jpeg)
NSRI, NU awarded $24.5 million Defense Health Agency contract
Researchers from UNMC and UNL will develop prophylactic protections for acute radiation syndrome.
Sep 11, 2023
![From left, David Berkowitz, PhD, co-principal investigator and Willa Cather Professor of chemistry at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Maj. Gen. USAF (Ret.) Rick Evans, National Strategic Research Institute executive director, and Ken Bayles, PhD, co-principal investigator and UNMC vice chancellor for research](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/NSRI091123-900x600.jpg)
UNMC enrollment increases for 23rd straight year
The largest enrollment increases are in allied health professions, public health and graduate studies.
Sep 7, 2023
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Groundbreaking UNK-UNMC partnership ushers in new era for rural health care
The $95 million project addresses the critical need for health care providers in Nebraska.
Sep 6, 2023
![A team of 20 shovelers broke ground Tuesday on the UNK-UNMC Rural Health Education Building.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/RuralHealthGroundbreaking1-900x600.jpg)