Press Release
Nebraska Area Health Education Center Scholars Program graduates 51 students
The two-year program, part of a national initiative, prepares health profession students to serve in rural and urban underserved areas of the state.
Jul 14, 2023
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Dr. Johnson appointed UNMC College of Nursing Northern Division assistant dean
New leader calls for more community engagement by college in Norfolk area.
Jul 7, 2023
![Angela Johnson, EdD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/AngelaJohnson071023.jpg)
UNMC announces spring 2023 dean’s list
UNMC Colleges of Nursing, Dentistry, Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions name top students.
Jul 6, 2023
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BHECN completes ARPA funding allocation with second group of awardees
More than $3 million awarded to address state’s behavioral health workforce shortage
Jun 29, 2023
![Marley Doyle, MD, and Jessica Buche](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/DoyleBuche062823.jpg)
Kidsights Data releases tool, report on childhood development
Early childhood researchers at UNMC develop population level assessment tool for children birth to age 5.
Jun 27, 2023
![Abbie Raikes, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/AbbieRaikes062723-900x600.jpg)
Allied health to offer new Doctor of Medical Science degree
The NU Board of Regents approved the advanced doctorate degree for physician assistants.
Jun 26, 2023
![Kyle Meyer, PhD, dean of the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions, and Shaun Horak, DMSc, associate director of the physician assistant program and director of the new DMSc program](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/MeyerHoran062323.jpg)
UNMC creates new Center for Drug Design and Innovation
The center aims to fill the gap left as drug research and development by the pharmaceutical industry has narrowed.
Jun 23, 2023
![From left, Keith Olsen, PharmD, dean of the UNMC College of Pharmacy, and Corey Hopkins, PhD, CDDI inaugural director](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/OlsenHopkins062323.jpg)
Gerard Kugel, DMD, PhD, named dean of the UNMC College of Dentistry
Dr. Kugel, who comes to UNMC from Boston, is praised for his vision, passion and extensive experience in the field.
Jun 21, 2023
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Dr. Mirnics to attend Special Olympics International
Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD, director of the Munroe-Meyer Institute and a member of the SOI board, will participate as a unified athlete.
Jun 16, 2023
![Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Dr_Karoly_Mirnics_News.jpg)
UNMC congratulates 971 graduates in commencement ceremonies
Events were held in Omaha, Lincoln, Norfolk, Kearney and Scottsbluff .
May 12, 2023
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