College of Public Health

Dr. ElRayes offers expertise for new health security plan for Africa

The assistance of Wael ElRayes, MD, PhD, showcases UNMC’s global health security contributions and strengthens its regional presence.

Apr 10, 2025

Wael ElRayes, MD, PhD

Public health advocate Nickol receives education catalyst award 

Brenda Nickol, director of career services for the UNMC College of Public Health, works to connect academia and practice.

Apr 8, 2025

Brenda Nickol receives the Catalyst for Education Award at UNMC's Spotlight on Scholarship event.

UNMC achievements, March 28, 2025

The UNMC Center for Global Health and Development received a national public health award for innovative curriculum.

Mar 28, 2025

Abbie Raikes, PhD, and Danielle Thies

Impact in Education: Analisa McMillan, PhD

Dr. McMillan is director of teaching and learning with the UNMC College of Public Health.

Mar 11, 2025

Analisa McMillan, PhD

UNMC to offer new dental/public health degree

The collaboration of the UNMC Colleges of Dentistry and Public Health will allow students to get dental and MPH degrees within four years.

Feb 25, 2025

Yun Saksena, DMD, associate dean for education at the UNMC College of Dentistry, and Nicole Kolm-Valdivia, PhD, assistant dean for academic affairs at the UNMC College of Public Health

Nebraska Breast Health Navigation Program breaks barriers

The program and its peer navigators work to ensure that no breast cancer patient is left without support.

Feb 14, 2025

Phyllis Mitchell-Butler

UNMC launches public health podcast with bird flu discussion

‘For the Health of It’ will offer conversations on important, complex public health issues.

Feb 7, 2025

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Shaun Grammer, DMSc, named Varner Educator Laureate

Dr. Grammer and other recipients of the UNMC Impact in Education Awards will be honored at a ceremony March 14.

Feb 4, 2025

Shaun Grammer, DMSc

College of Public Health trivia night mixes fun, water education

‘Test Your H2O IQ,’ held in partnership with the Lower Platte South Natural Resources District, is tonight from 7-9 p.m. in Lincoln.

Jan 23, 2025

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Dr. Kim and ‘BEAT Cancer’ initiative receive prestigious award

The American Public Health Association Cancer Forum recognized the project for its groundbreaking screening effort in the African American community.

Jan 22, 2025

Jungyoon Kim, PhD
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