Press Release
UNMC congratulates more than 1,100 graduates in commencement ceremonies
Events were held in Omaha, Lincoln, Norfolk, Kearney and Scottsbluff.
May 6, 2024
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Three to be honored at UNMC Omaha commencement ceremony May 4
Barry Gold, PhD, to receive honorary degree; Kent Lacey, MD, and Michael Sitorius, MD to receive J.G. Elliott Awards.
Apr 30, 2024
![Barry Gold, PhD, Kent Lacey, MD, and Michael Sitorius, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/GoldLaceySitorius043024-900x600.jpg)
UNMC seeking leader for Kearney medical school expansion
The position will play a pivotal role in establishing a regional medical school campus in Kearney.
Apr 30, 2024
![Bradley Britigan, MD, dean of the UNMC College of Medicine](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/BRADLEYBRITIGAN090122-e1677601344141.jpg)
Former Sen. John Stinner, others recognized at BHECN awards dinner
Behavioral health advocates honored at April event.
Apr 18, 2024
![Top row from left, former Sen. John Stinner and Kenton Shaffer, MD. Bottom row from left, Cecilia Poon, PhD, Laurie Halpenny and Robin Conyers.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/BHECNPR-900x600.jpg)
Virtual Science Café to address Indigenous cancer research
Regina Idoate, PhD, and Aislinn Rookwood, of the University of Nebraska Medical Center, will present “Indigenous Cancer Research Education for Environmental Justice.”
Apr 12, 2024
![Regina Idoate, PhD; Aislinn Rookwood](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IdoateRookwood041524-900x600.jpg)
For the Greater Good attracts record-setting 2,062 gifts
Second annual giving day raises $767,919 to support UNMC and Nebraska Medicine.
Mar 29, 2024
![The second annual For the Greater Good March 27-28, 2024, was a phenomenal success with 2,062 gifts raising $767,919 to support the University of Nebraska Medical Center and Nebraska Medicine.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/GreaterGood032924-900x600.jpg)
UNMC’s Munroe-Meyer Institute pilots new autism diagnostic tool
EarliPoint™ Evaluation for Autism technology could drastically cut wait times for diagnoses.
Mar 27, 2024
![EarliPoint™ Evaluation for Autism tracks eye movement 120 times per second and has shown a high degree of accuracy in identifying children on the autism spectrum. Photo courtesy EarliTec Diagnostics, Inc.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Diagnoses-900x600.jpeg)
Annual tractor and equipment safety training dates set for late May, early June
Registration now is open for the two-day safety trainings.
Mar 25, 2024
![Certification received through this course grants an exemption to the law allowing 14- and 15-year-olds to drive a tractor and to do field work with certain mechanized equipment.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Training-900x600.jpg)
Support the future of Nebraska health care during For the Greater Good
Second annual UNMC and Nebraska Medicine giving day will be March 27-28.
Mar 25, 2024
![The Healing Arts Program at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and Nebraska Medicine is one of the many areas that donors can support during For the Greater Good.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/HealingArts032524-900x600.jpg)
Nebraska Science Festival to offer activities for all ages
Mark your calendars for a myriad of science and technology-related activities scheduled throughout the month of April.
Mar 21, 2024
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