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

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

UNMC announces spring 2023 dean’s list

UNMC Colleges of Nursing, Dentistry, Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions name top students.

Jul 6, 2023

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

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

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

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

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

Gerard Kugel, DMD, PhD

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

UNMC congratulates 971 graduates in commencement ceremonies

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

May 12, 2023

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