Press Release

Congressman Bacon, Mayor Stothert join Dr. Gold to update bikeway/pedestrian walkway project

Leaders discussed project, new $2 million federal grant, at May 31 event.

May 31, 2024

At right, UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD. addresses the media while U.S. Rep. Don Bacon and Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert look on.

Health care workforce report highlights challenges, accomplishments

The ‘2023 Status of the Nebraska Healthcare Workforce’ report sees steady growth, challenges.

May 16, 2024

Nicole Carritt, assistant vice chancellor of health workforce education relations  

Munroe-Meyer Guild’s annual Garden Walk set for June 9

Tickets for the event, which showcases seven gardens, are on sale now.

May 9, 2024

Med center to spearhead novel approach to disaster planning

Med center’s health security experts will support the National Center for Disaster Medicine and Public Health in effort.

May 9, 2024

Chris Kratochvil, MD, vice chancellor for external relations at UNMC, and Lauren Sauer, associate director of research in the Global Center for Health Security

Learn about owls at Science Café

Get an up-close look at owls and get a chance to dissect owl pellets.

May 8, 2024

Kathy Fischer, manager of Fontenelle Forest's Raptor Program

UNMC congratulates more than 1,100 graduates in commencement ceremonies

Events were held in Omaha, Lincoln, Norfolk, Kearney and Scottsbluff.

May 6, 2024

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

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

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.

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