College of Public Health
Public health discussion series reaches out to ‘frontlines of conflict’
The webinars share knowledge, preparedness and empathy with health responders operating in conflict zones.
Jun 12, 2024
![Ali S. Khan, MD, MPH, dean of the UNMC College of Public Health and Richard Holland Presidential Chair](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/AliKhan101422-900x600.jpg)
Grant to study vaping’s impact on youth brains
The UNMC College of Public Health received a research grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse.
Jun 11, 2024
![Daisy Dai, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/HongyingDaisyDai102023-1-900x600.jpg)
UNMC for the record, June 7, 2024
An MMI project will support caregivers, two in the Nebraska HEALING program named heroes, and the campus food vendor schedule.
Jun 7, 2024
![Maggie Neujahr](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/MaggieNeujahrMMI-900x600.jpg)
UNMC’s World Health Day empowers global health research
The events featured distinguished speakers Raji Tajudeen, MD, and Peter Kilmarx, MD.
Jun 3, 2024
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New generative AI events at UNMC start this summer
The Generative AI at UNMC Summer Symposium is set for July, and a chat series on AI issues starts in June.
May 31, 2024
![McGoogan Library Dean Emily Glenn and Rachel Lookadoo, JD, assistant professor of environmental, agricultural and occupational health in the UNMC College of Public Health, co-chairs of the UNMC AI Task Force](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/GlennLookadoo052324-900x600.jpg)
Dr. Lowe named inaugural Anne M. Hubbard Chair
John Lowe, PhD, becomes permanent chair of the UNMC Department of Environmental, Agricultural and Occupational Health on July 1.
May 29, 2024
![John Lowe, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/JohnMartinLowe022223-900x600.jpg)
Dean Khan named to CDC committee on COVID-19 vaccines
UNMC’s Ali S. Khan, MD, MPH, will serve on the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine review.
May 28, 2024
![Ali S. Khan, MD, MPH](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/AliKhan101422-900x600.jpg)
Tornado survey offers ‘boots-on-the-ground epidemiology’
A UNMC College of Public Health team joined local and state health representatives in conducting a Washington County needs assessment.
May 21, 2024
![A team from the UNMC College of Public Health helped conduct the rapid needs assessment May 16-18.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/TornadoSurvey052124-900x600.jpg)
UNMC for the record, May 17, 2024
UNMC again recognized as one of the safest companies, a community block party and food vendors on campus.
May 17, 2024
![Receiving UNMC's award as one of Nebraska's Safest Compaies were (at left) Kelly Johnson, environmental compliance and safety specialist, and (at right) Decature Banker, senior environmental health and safety specialist, along with ESPN reporter Lauren Sisler, keynote speaker at the National Safety Council-Nebraska's Celebration of Safety Luncheon.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/NebraskaSafest3051724-900x600.jpeg)
UNMC to assist in tornado recovery survey
The UNMC College of Public Health will assist state and local health officials in surveying the Washington County community.
May 16, 2024
![UNMC emblem](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/UNMCemblemred-900x600.jpg)