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UNMC: Creating a healthier future

The cornerstone of UNMC’s mission is making Nebraska — and the world — a healthier place for all.

Mar 8, 2024

UNMC medical student Uyen Tran offers a simulated look at some of iEXCEL's health care simulation capability, examining a 3D brain model based on MRI data within an Augmented Reality head mounted display.

UNMC celebrates students and education

UNMC’s education is producing the best of the next generation of health care professionals in Nebraska and beyond.

Mar 5, 2024

Beam for new health facility to cross state for signing

The ‘topping-off beam’ will crown the new Rural Health Education Building in Kearney at a ceremony later this spring.

Feb 12, 2024

Signing the beam, from left, are UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, NU Regent Paul Kenney, who represents the Kearney area on the board, Senator John Arch, the speaker of the Nebraska Legislature, Interim NU President Chris Kabourek and UNK Chancellor Doug Kristensen.

NIH director to join UNMC chancellor on ‘Rural Health Matters’

Monday night’s guest, Monica Bertagnolli, MD, is the first surgeon and second woman to serve as NIH director.

Jan 29, 2024

Monica Bertagnolli, MD, Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, Christina Loren

Erin Schneider, EdD, named BHECN deputy director

The promotion recognizes Dr. Schneider’s work guiding the Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska.

Jan 16, 2024

Erin Schneider, EdD

‘Heart to Heart’ talks with BHECN’s Marley Doyle, MD

Podcast host Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, UNMC’s chancellor, speaks with Dr. Doyle about Nebraska’s shortage of behavioral health professionals.

Jan 11, 2024

Marley Doyle, MD

UNMC’s 2023 reflects another year of growth

Take a look back at some of the highlights from UNMC’s expansive work in 2023.

Jan 8, 2024

Clockwise from top left, UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, and Mayor Jean Stothert led the groundbreaking for the CORE Building, UNMC welcomed the NU Board of Regents to campus in October, med center leadership cut the ribbon on the Community Wellness Collaborative in the Highlander neighborhood, and UNMC students chose the Labs as UNMC's official mascot.

January forum offers updates across UNMC

The chancellor discussed campus construction, AI and respiratory illnesses, among other topics.

Jan 8, 2024

UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, and Jane Meza, PhD, associate vice chancellor for academic affairs and associate vice chancellor for global affairs and strategic planning

Von Seggern, CCE team making an impact across state

The Center for Continuing Education’s life support courses serve more than 12,000 students annually.

Jan 3, 2024

Debra Von Seggern, center, leads a class on pediatric life support.

AHEC program welcomes 74 new scholars

The program prepares health profession students to serve in rural and urban underserved areas.

Dec 19, 2023

Lydia Sand, deputy director and program manager for the Nebraska AHEC program
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