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Statewide meetings show BHECN-ARPA support benefits Nebraska

The Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska held meetings with funding recipients this summer to discuss impacts.

Sep 12, 2024

BHECN Central Director Krista Fritson, PsyD, center, talks at a gathering of ARPA awardees at the University of Nebraska Kearney in June.

UNMC enrollment rises for 24th straight year

Interim Chancellor Dele Davies, MD, cites increased numbers in longstanding programs, as well as new, innovative degree programs.

Sep 9, 2024

UNMC Interim Chancellor Dele Davies, MD

UNMC College of Medicine names inaugural associate dean for Kearney campus

Robert Messbarger, MD, will lead medical school program based at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.

Sep 3, 2024

Robert Messbarger, MD

Kidsights Data, Colorado Department of Early Childhood team to establish early childhood development tracking

State of Colorado is the first state government to use the new data tool to track development from birth to age 5.

Aug 21, 2024

Abby Raikes, PhD

Nebraska Area Health Education Scholars Program graduates 58 students

The Nebraska Area Health Education Center Scholars Program, based at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, recently graduated 58 students. The two-year program, part of a national initiative, prepares health professions students to serve in rural and urban underserved areas of the state. The 2024 class of AHEC Scholars includes health professions students in such […]

Aug 5, 2024

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UNMC named among top U.S. medical schools in primary care training

In its latest rankings of top U.S. medical schools, U.S. News & World Report has named the University of Nebraska Medical Center a Tier 1 institution for primary care training. In a shift from its former numerical rankings, the magazine is now grouping medical schools into four tiers. UNMC was one of only 15 institutions […]

Jul 23, 2024

The UNMC campus

Interim Chancellor Davies names interim academic leaders at UNMC

H. Dele Davies, MD, makes key academic appointments at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

Jul 8, 2024

From left, Jane Meza, PhD, interim vice chancellor for academic affairs; Kendra Schmid, PhD, interim dean of graduate studies and interim associate vice chancellor for academic affairs; and Karen Gould, PhD, interim executive associate dean of graduate studies and interim assistant vice chancellor for academic affairs

UNMC announces spring 2024 dean’s list

The University of Nebraska Medical Center has announced its spring 2024 dean’s list for students enrolled in nursing, dentistry, pharmacy and the allied health professions of medical imaging and therapeutic sciences program and medical laboratory science.  

Jun 26, 2024

Regents approve new bachelor’s degree at UNMC to build pharmacy workforce

Pending final approval from Nebraska’s Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education, an inaugural class of 10 new students is expected to enroll for Fall 2025.

Jun 20, 2024

From left, Dele Davies, MD, UNMC senior vice chancellor for academic affairs; Keith Olsen, PharmD, Joseph D. Williams Endowed Dean, UNMC College of Pharmacy

Nebraska providers to participate in statewide BHECN-ARPA gatherings

The Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska will discuss how federal dollars are improving behavioral health across the state

Jun 4, 2024

Marley Doyle, MD, director of the Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska; Jessie Buche, director of the ARPA Awards Program