College of Public Health

Student Spotlight — Lisa Weissenburger-Moser

Today we meet Lisa Weissenburger-Moser, a second-year epidemiology student in the College of Public Health.

Oct 28, 2011

College of Public Health achieves accreditation

The UNMC College of Public Health has been granted accreditation by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) and now is a full member of the Association of Schools of Public Health.

Oct 24, 2011

COPH lands two large grants with rural focus

The College of Public Health announces two large grants that stand to benefit rural Nebraskans. Such announcements could become more common as the college’s newly-acquired accreditation makes its eligible for more funding opportunities, the college’s dean says.

Oct 24, 2011

UNMC College of Public Health achieves national accreditation

Also receives $7.6 million to establish two centers to improve health of rural Nebraskans The University of Nebraska Medical Center’s newest college – the College of Public Health – has been granted accreditation by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) and now is a full member of the Association of Schools of Public […]

Oct 24, 2011

The Husker Hombre vs. The Big Ten – Minnesota

The Hombre and Dr. Renaisa Anthony dish on the Huskers and the Golden Gophers. Fall Fest football ticket winner announced.

Oct 21, 2011

Dr. Kolok: Confused fish cause for concern

Fish in the Elkhorn River are confused about their sex. Females are becoming defeminized and males are becoming more female. What is it about this Nebraska river that causes the fish to undergo a sex change every spring and summer? That’s what Alan Kolok, Ph.D., wants to know.

Oct 18, 2011

Public health institute at UNMC graduates 23 scholars, welcomes 22 more

Institute produces future leaders in public health for three-state region The Great Plains Public Health Leadership Institute, a professional development program of the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Public Health, graduated its sixth class of scholars this fall. The year-long program is designed to build and enhance leadership skills for established and emerging […]

Oct 17, 2011

UNMC researchers to study role of tumor microenvironment in pancreatic cancer

Hope to develop better therapeutics by learning more about pancreatic cancer cells

Oct 10, 2011

Surinder Batra, Ph.D.

South Omaha health fair aims to fill preventive care gap

Free health screenings will be available on Saturday, Oct. 8 A health fair in south Omaha could be the prescription for anyone needing an annual check-up. Each year, as part of the city’s Bi-National Health week, health providers gather to provide services to the cities’ Latino community and anyone else who needs them. From diabetes […]

Oct 7, 2011

Student spotlight – Jagar Jasem, M.D.

Today we meet Jagar Jasem, M.D., a Fulbright scholar from Iraq who is studies epidemiology.

Sep 30, 2011