College of Public Health

Student spotlight – Olugbadero Yerokun

College of Public Health student plans to use her research experience to enhance community intervention programs.

Jan 15, 2016

Olugbadero Yerokun

President praises UNMC during Omaha appearance

President Obama noted the courage of UNMC/Nebraska Medicine personnel in fight against Ebola.

Jan 15, 2016

UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., at the Baxter Arena Wednesday for President Barack Obama's speech. (Tim Fitzgerald)

Komen grant to train breast cancer advocates

Goal of $50,146 grant is to get appropriate diagnosis, treatment.

Jan 13, 2016

Edibaldo Silva, M.D., Ph.D., director of the navigator program and professor of surgical oncology

Under the Microscope: International travel for student research

Dr. Gold speaks with the College of Public Health’s Amr Soliman, M.D., Ph.D., and Autumn Cummings about international research opportunities.

Jan 12, 2016

UNMC for the record

News and notes from the UNMC community.

Jan 8, 2016

Children and members of the staff of UNMC's Childcare Development Center built a snowman to ease the after-holiday blues earlier this week. The center provides childcare for the children of UNMC students, faculty and staff.

New Dietary Guidelines to Encourage Healthy Eating Patterns

Updated guidelines encourage Americans to adopt series of science-based recommendations to improve how they eat to reduce obesity and prevent chronic diseases

Jan 8, 2016

Exciting opportunities for IAE leadership team

The Interprofessional Academy of Educators will help faculty enhance and diversify their teaching skills.

Dec 17, 2015

The advisory council that helped guide the formation of the Interprofessional Academy of Educators held its final meeting on Dec. 4, officially transferring oversight to the newly formed leadership team, including associate director Kim Michael, left, and director Geoffrey Talmon, M.D., second from right. The other associate director, Drew Patterson, M.D., Ph.D., was not available for the photo.

Lookin’ at U – Brenda Nickol

College of Public Health staffer on hand to help students, alumni.

Dec 17, 2015

Brenda Nickol with her son, Elliott.

UNMC commencement ceremonies set for Friday

In Omaha, 135 students to receive diplomas during ceremony.

Dec 17, 2015

135 UNMC students to receive diplomas during Dec. 18 commencement ceremonies

The ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. in the Witherspoon Concert Hall at Joslyn Art Museum.

Dec 15, 2015