Diversity

International rotation offers new lessons

Stint in China provides UNMC medical students glimpse into different culture.

Nov 12, 2014

From left, Skye O’Hearn, Marshall Bahr and Emily Signor tour Shanghai during their international medicine rotation, sponsored by the department of family medicine but paid for by the students who take part.

Speaker to share Native American tales, folklore

Matthew “Sitting Bear” Jones will share Kiowa tales and legends.

Nov 11, 2014

Matthew "Sitting Bear" Jones

International photography winners announced

Photos will be on display at International Week activities this week.

Nov 4, 2014

Medical student Eric Nagengast's winning photo, "A giraffe in the Karoo region of South Africa."

International Week to begin Nov. 4

International Week Photography Contest, now in its second year, is accepting entries.

Oct 7, 2014

Lookin’ at U – Antonia Correa

Outreach project specialist has earned the trust of the Omaha Latino community she serves.

Oct 2, 2014

Holi Festival of Colors

Pink, purple, orange, blue, green and yellow powder covered everyone and everything at the Hindu celebration of spring.

Sep 17, 2014

Colors flew everywhere at the Holi festival celebrated on the Ruth and Bill Scott Student Plaza.

Athena Ramos is Gold U Winner for July

Program coordinator for the Center for Reducing Health Disparities is known for her teamwork and leadership.

Jul 21, 2014

Athena Ramos, program coordinator for the Center for Reducing Health Disparities.

Study seeks to improve lives of migrant workers

College of Public Health investigator Athena Ramos calls the 18-month pilot project “only the beginning.”

Jun 5, 2014

Aida Olivas, with the Nebraska Migrant Education Program, introduces the study team to a group of migrant workers.

Ira Combs is a Champion of Change

The White House will honor UNMC’s Combs at a ceremony this morning. See a live feed at 9 a.m. and watch a video on Combs and his work.

Sep 10, 2013

Ira Combs, center, with his puppet, Dr. Jesse, as a fan looks on.