Press Release

UNMC College of Public Health Receives National Award

In recognition of its continuous efforts to promote equity and social justice in health and health care, the UNMC College of Public Health has been awarded the Harrison C. Spencer Award for Outstanding Community Service by the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH).

May 7, 2020

UNMC College of Public Health student, Na-Omi Hassane Dan Karami helps a French-speaking family during the annual Fall Refugee Health Fair held last year. The health fair is organized by public health students and is one of the many activities being recognized by the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health.

UNMC-developed model assists in decisions regarding pandemic recovery

Data-driven model that will help to guide their decision-making.

May 6, 2020

Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., UNMC chancellor

UNMC to recognize 1,013 graduates through virtual commencement ceremonies

Graduates are invited to participate in any future commencement ceremony in person

May 6, 2020

Nebraska health care workers asked to share experiences through HERO Registry

Will give insight into impact of pandemic on health professionals

May 5, 2020

James McClay, M.D.

Experts develop guidelines for meat processing facilities regarding COVID-19

Infectious disease and public health experts at the University of Nebraska Medical Center Global Center for Health Security and College of Public Health have developed a set of guidelines for meat processing facilities that include strategies to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 while the facilities continue to operate.   The guide is intended to provide […]

Apr 30, 2020

UNMC remdesivir clinical trial shows accelerated recovery from advanced COVID-19

A total of about 450 people across 68 sites ultimately joined the study-47 in the United States and 21 in countries in Europe and Asia.

Apr 29, 2020

Potential new HIV treatment developed at University of Nebraska Medical Center

Scientists reformulate medication to once-a-year injection

Apr 27, 2020

Benson Edagwa, Ph.D., and Howard Gendelman, M.D.

Regents approve Warren G. Sanger Conference Center; honors late Ashland native

Dr. Sanger was founding director of the Human Genetics Laboratory and director of clinical genetics. He also was a professor in the departments of pediatrics and pathology and microbiology at UNMC.

Apr 24, 2020

UNMC physician part of expert panel developing COVID-19 treatment guidelines

“Living document” expected to be updated often as new clinical data is accrued

Apr 22, 2020

Big Ten Conference Announces Task Force for Emerging Infectious Diseases

Leading campus experts provide guidance for Conference and University leadership

Apr 21, 2020