Press Release
National Strategic Research Institute appoints 24 UNMC researchers as fellows
The inaugural group includes 74 researchers from across the NU system and 24 from the University of Nebraska Medical Center
May 20, 2021
Call for urgent action on cancer-preventing HPV vaccine
Pandemic has interrupted delivery of key health services for children, adolescents, including HPV vaccination for cancer prevention
May 20, 2021
UNMC selects developer for Saddle Creek renovation, development
Design work will begin immediately, with the goal of breaking ground by end of 2021.
May 18, 2021
Dr. Surinder Batra named Dr. Alfred and Linda Hartmann Chair
Will support work in diagnosis and treatment of cancer and other diseases
May 11, 2021
UNMC recognizes 19 state public health directors for leadership, service
The directors partnered with their communities to engage in providing expert COVID-19 public health guidance since March 2020.
May 11, 2021
1,051 UNMC students to receive diplomas during commencement ceremonies
Ceremonies, which will take place May 6 in Norfolk, Kearney and Lincoln and on May 8 in Omaha and Scottsbluff, also will be live streamed for those who prefer or are unable to attend in person.
May 5, 2021
UNMC/Nebraska Medicine open a COVID-19 vaccine study for adolescents
For more information about the clinical trial or to enroll, go to unmc.edu/covidvaccinetrial and complete the questionnaire to be contacted by a study member.
May 5, 2021
UNMC to recognize individuals for leadership, service during May 8 commencement
Awardees include a visionary who helped usher in UNMC’s current world leadership in biopreparedness; a native Nebraskan who is now one of the world’s leading scientists; the state’s top health official who helms Nebraska’s response to the pandemic; and Nebraska’s public health directors, who lead community efforts in the fight against COVID-19.
May 3, 2021
UNMC SIM-NE program to resume on-site, in-person training June 1
Since its launch in 2017, SIM-NE staff have conducted trainings in 89 of 93 Nebraska counties and provided training to 7,267 individuals.
Apr 30, 2021
Scottsbluff nursing students recognized with awards during annual conventions
Ervin vonSeggern, a December 2020 graduate of the accelerated BSN program, was named as the Nebraska State Student Nurse of the Year. He also received the Individual Community Health Award.
Apr 28, 2021
