COVID-19

Dr. Lowe to lead Global Center for Health Security

The transition to a single director will allow the center to be more nimble in the field of global health emergencies.

Feb 22, 2023

John Lowe, PhD

Public health-KCU partnership offers dual degrees 

The DO/MPH dual degree is partially in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the important role of public health.

Feb 22, 2023

Next application cycle for ARPA funds opens Feb. 27

The Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska will accept funding proposals through April 10.

Feb 20, 2023

Marley Doyle, MD

Worksite flexibility addressed at campus forum

The goal is that more staff work in-person on campus, but remote work will remain in some form or fashion.

Feb 7, 2023

Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, Anne Barnes, vice chancellor of business, finance and business development, and Jane Meza, PhD, interim executive director for the Office of Health Security

UNMC student presents public health ideas to Lesotho prime minister

College of Public Health student Mamello Makhele brings professional experience from her native country.

Feb 7, 2023

Mamello Makhele

Reminder: Chancellor’s all-campus forum is today

UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, will be joined online by UNMC’s Anne Barnes and Jane Meza, PhD.

Feb 6, 2023

UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, Anne Barnes, vice chancellor for business, finance and business development, and Jane Meza, PhD, interim executive director for the Office of Health Security

Schwedhelm to join Rep. Bacon at State of the Union

The congressman praises Shelly Schwedhelm for serving on the front lines for the nation’s health safety.

Feb 3, 2023

Shelly Schwedhelm

Integrated planning is key to addressing future pandemics

Jeremy Farrar, DPhil, urges global health leaders to move beyond the mindset of addressing a single health emergency.

Feb 1, 2023

Jeremy Farrar, DPhil

Chancellor’s all-campus forum is Feb. 6

UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, will be joined online by UNMC’s Anne Barnes and Jane Meza, PhD.

Feb 1, 2023

UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, Anne Barnes, vice chancellor for business, finance and business development, and Jane Meza, PhD, interim executive director for the Office of Health Security

BHECN to award nearly $20 million in ARPA funds

The funds will boost Nebraska’s behavioral health workforce through 83 different projects.

Jan 26, 2023

Marley Doyle, MD