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UNMC among 33 centers to join special lung disease network

The Bronchiectasis and NTM Care Center Network facilitates access to high-quality care for bronchiectasis and NTM lung disease.

Mar 24, 2025

Rick Starlin, MD

Match Day: UNMC medical students find their paths

The annual event, in which med students learn their residency assignments, celebrates where they will be heading after graduation.

Mar 20, 2025

Students locate the site of their residency assignments on a map.

Construction progressing at UNMC’s Kearney expansion

With final completion at the complex set for 2026, regular updates will be available at the link in this article.

Mar 19, 2025

A rendering of the Health Science Education Center II building

East African, UNMC leaders gather at health security summit

UNMC’s Global Center for Health Security co-convened the event, which was held in Kenya.

Mar 19, 2025

The East Africa Region Global Health Security Summit 2025 was co-convened by the UNMC Global Center for Health Security, the Africa Center for Disease Control and Prevention Eastern Africa Regional Coordinating Centre and other partners. (Photo credit Team Lifestyle Forever)

Dr. Grammer honored as UNMC’s Varner Educator Laureate

Shaun Grammer, DMSc, is recognized as ‘true steward of education’ at UNMC and the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions.

Mar 14, 2025

Shaun Grammer, DMSc

Russell McCulloh, MD, is new UNeHealth chief medical officer

Dr. McCulloh also serves as UNMC’s associate vice chancellor for clinical research.

Mar 14, 2025

Russell McCulloh, MD

UNMC leaders visit Central Nebraska to meet clinical partners

With UNMC’s rural expansion approaching, Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, is looking forward to growing partnerships.

Mar 13, 2025

On their trip to Central Nebraska, UNMC leaders met with leaders of Great Plains Health in North Platte. From left are: Faye Haggar, EdD, manager, Center for Community-based Education & Preceptor Excellence; Rob Messbarger, MD, associate dean for the UNMC College of Medicine’s regional medical school campus; Brandon Kelliher, chief information officer for Great Plains Health; Kyle Meyer, PhD, interim assistant vice chancellor for health care workforce education and relations and dean of the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions; Ivan Mitchell, chief executive officer for Great Plains Health; UNMC Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD; Danelle Franzen, chief operating officer for Great Plains Health; Tina Pate, chief nursing officer; Summer Owen, chief financial officer; Misti Hutchinson, chief provider network officer; Barb Petersen, chief quality officer; and Chandra Are, MBBS, associate dean for graduate medical education, UNMC College of Medicine. (Courtesy Faye Haggar, EdD)

Ryan Lee, MD, to lead department of radiology

College of Medicine Dean Bradley Britigan, MD, made the announcement this week.

Mar 12, 2025

Ryan Lee, MD

UNMC enrolls second cohort for Doctor of Medical Science

The DMSc degree, available through the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions,
is an advanced doctorate degree for PAs.

Mar 12, 2025

A PA sitting to consult with a patient

BHECN-ARPA support having big workforce impact

The Legislature charged BHECN with distributing American Rescue Plan Act funds to address key behavioral health issues.

Mar 11, 2025

Marley Doyle, MD, Jessie Buche and Melissa Tibbits, PhD