Press Release
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
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
UNMC first-in-nation school project reveals much higher COVID infections
OPS PROTECTS studied asymptomatic spread of COVID-19
Apr 20, 2021
UNMC, Nebraska Extension announce June statewide tractor safety course for teens
The course will be held in early June at five sites across Nebraska.
Apr 19, 2021
Regents approve UNMC master’s program in biostatistics
A master’s degree in biostatistics is often the entry degree in the job market for biostatisticians.
Apr 15, 2021
MMI opens vision clinic for those with intellectual, developmental disabilities
The clinic is a collaboration with the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Truhlsen Eye Institute
Apr 14, 2021
