Press Release

Oct. 14 conference to address opioid abuse in Nebraska

Since 1999, rate of overdose deaths involving opioids has nearly quadrupled

Aug 24, 2016

UNMC opens new home for College of Pharmacy

The University of Nebraska Medical Center celebrated the grand opening today of the UNMC Center for Drug Discovery and Lozier Center for Pharmacy Sciences and Education. The new $35 million home for UNMC’s College of Pharmacy boasts state-of-the-art laboratories and education space equipped with next-generation technology and simulation and experiential-learning tools designed to help prepare […]

Aug 23, 2016

UNMC to award degrees to 144 students Aug. 19

UNMC College of Nursing (Omaha) Bachelor of Science in Nursing Beaver City — Justina Snider Bristow — Danika Hansen Fremont — Jaimee Lucas Louisville — Amanda Strain UNMC College of Nursing (Omaha) Master of Science in Nursing South Sioux City — Christina Green Niles, OH — Christine Nyako UNMC College of Nursing (Omaha) Doctor of […]

Aug 18, 2016

UNMC announces Richard Holland Future Scientist Award winners

Ten undergraduate students from seven Nebraska colleges and universities recently received the 2016 Richard Holland Future Scientist Award from the Nebraska Coalition for Lifesaving Cures. The students received cash prizes totaling $5,000 at the annual INBRE (Institutional Development Award (IDeA) Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence Program) conference on Aug. 9 in Nebraska City. The awards […]

Aug 16, 2016

UNMC receives $300,000 grant to improve adult immunization rates

Ultimate goal is to improve adult immunization rates in Nebraska, Iowa

Aug 15, 2016

UNMC chancellor, leadership team to visit five Nebraska communities Aug. 11-12

University of Nebraska Medical Center Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., and members of his leadership team, including deans and directors will visit five southeastern Nebraska communities Aug. 11-12. The UNMC delegation will meet with leaders of area health facilities, as well as local business and community members. The five communities highlighted during the outstate visit […]

Aug 5, 2016

Longtime UNMC College of Pharmacy faculty member dies at age 67

Peter Gwilt, Ph.D., remembered for gentle manner, wit, teaching, mentorship

Aug 5, 2016

Peter Gwilt, Ph.D.

UNMC brings in record $115.1 million in research funding

Sights now set on bringing in $200 million per year

Aug 2, 2016

Jennifer Larsen, M.D.

UNMC receives $5.5 million grant to launch mobile simulation rural initiative

High-tech trucks to bolster training opportunities for advanced trauma, cardiac life support

Jul 29, 2016