College of Public Health

Graduate work helps HDR executive pursue passion

Jeri Brittin, Ph.D., calls her career background “a bit unusual.” The director of research for HDR has a bachelor’s degree in math, a master’s degree in music-vocal performance (and considered a professional music career for a time), a B.S.D. from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in interior design, and a doctorate, from UNMC, in health promotion […]

Jun 15, 2016

Jeri Brittin, director of research for HDR

Retirement celebration set for Dr. Schumaker

Campus is invited to June 13 event.

Jun 8, 2016

Alice Schumaker, Ph.D.

Nebraska Science Festival activities stretch from Omaha to Scottsbluff

Nebraskans engage in 88 different events at 48 participating sites

Jun 2, 2016

Workshop explores benefits of holistic admissions

Chancellor Gold spoke at event, which explored alternative ways to choose health science students.

May 31, 2016

New book: ‘The Next Pandemic,’ details adventures of UNMC dean/former CDC leader

Dr. Khan spent 20 years at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including five as the director of CDC’s Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response.

May 27, 2016

Dr. Khan’s new book explores ‘The Next Pandemic’

New book by Ali S. Khan, M.D., M.P.H., dean of the College of Public Health, comes out May 24.

May 18, 2016

Interprofessional Academy of Educators seek applicants

Applications to remain open until May 31.

May 17, 2016

RIDE, World Cafe events draw enthusiastic response

Minority Health Month events spotlight race, inclusion, diversity and equity.

May 13, 2016

Students receive free eye exams, glasses at UNMC

Collaborative week-long vision clinic is being hosted by UNMC College of Public Health.

May 11, 2016

Smokes or food? Ads have impact

Point of sale marketing drives purchasing decisions for smokers, a new study finds.

May 10, 2016