Press Release

1,062 UNMC students to receive diplomas during commencement ceremonies

Ceremonies, which will take place May 5 in Norfolk, Kearney and Lincoln and on May 7 in Omaha and Scottsbluff, also will be livestreamed for those who prefer or are unable to attend in person.

May 4, 2022

UNMC names Anne Barnes vice chancellor for business, finance and business development

Barneswill assume the role in early June, pending approval by the University of Nebraska Board of Regents.

May 4, 2022

Anne Barnes

UNMC to honor two during commencement ceremony

Recipients are champions of biopreparedness and behavioral health

May 2, 2022

Robert Kadlec, MD, and Shannon Engler

UNMC Board of Counselors names new officers, members during annual meeting

The board — a group of 84 community and business leaders from Nebraska and beyond — advises UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, on health care issues of importance.

Apr 26, 2022

UNMC, community volunteers to map heat inequities in Omaha this summer

Effort is part of 2022 Omaha summer campaign to prevent heat-related illnesses launched by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Apr 26, 2022

UNMC holds White Coat Ceremony for new Accelerated BSN students

During the ceremonies, nursing students recited an oath of professionalism, signed a pledge and donned white coats they will wear until graduation.

Apr 22, 2022

Public invited to May 12 talk about Chernobyl by former Ukrainian pediatrician

She will share her experiences at Chernobyl following the disaster, what she learned and how that experience has shaped her life.

Apr 21, 2022

Alla Shapiro, MD, PhD

Board of Regents approve Nebraska Center for Women’s Health Research

The goal of the center is to coordinate and organize research activities in women’s health

Apr 11, 2022

John Davis, PhD

Human senses highlight April 13 Science Café

This Science Café is offered in partnership with the Common Senses Festival and NE SciFest.

Apr 5, 2022

A scene from the Living Room display at KANEKO as part of the Common Senses Festival.

Rural health professions programs prepare students for rigors of UNMC

Undergraduate students hail from UNK, Wayne State, Chadron State, and Peru State Colleges.

Apr 4, 2022

Peru State College undergraduate students are enrolled in the Public Health Early Admissions Student Track (PHEAST).