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UNO, UNMC launch dual degree to equip future dentists with business skills

The collaborative effort will give dentists the skills they need to lead their own practices as demand for dentists increases.

Feb 10, 2025

Mammel Hall, home of the University of Nebraska at Omaha College of Business administration

UNMC Ice Rink free for everyone for rest of season

The general public can skate for free along with the med center and University of Nebraska community through Feb. 16.

Feb 10, 2025

Skaters at the UNMC Ice Rink

Tree removal is first step in upcoming infrastructure projects

Trees will be removed by Feb. 15 to make way for construction work into 2026. New trees will be planted once the work is completed. 

Feb 7, 2025

Trees in front of UNMC buildings on 42nd Street

Dr. Davies’ all-campus forum set for Feb. 13

The interim chancellor will talk with Rod Markin, MD, PhD, and Michael Dixon, PhD, about UNMC’s work with UNeTech and UNeMed.

Feb 7, 2025

Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, Rod Markin, MD, PhD, and Michael Dixon, PhD

UNMC launches public health podcast with bird flu discussion

‘For the Health of It’ will offer conversations on important, complex public health issues.

Feb 7, 2025

Promotional graphic

UNMC achievements, Feb. 7, 2025

Steven Yeh, MD, receives a high honor, and Sean Langenfeld, MD, becomes an editor-in-chief.

Feb 7, 2025

Steven Yeh, MD, and Sean Langenfeld, MD

Gold U winner Vidlak applauded for making a difference

Debbie Vidlak is a research project coordinator lead in the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center Clinical Trials Office.

Feb 6, 2025

Debbie Vidlak

UNMC Gold Humanism Honor Society inducts new members 

The society recognizes third-year medical students, residents and faculty who show exceptional compassion in patient care.

Feb 6, 2025

UNMC emblem

UNeMed streamlines submissions for ideas, innovations

Faculty, students and staff can access a new online form to confidentially submit their work for review.

Feb 6, 2025

UNeMed t-shirts and pennants

Engage Wellness member goes for new rowing record

Nancy McCormick holds a record for the 85-89 age group and just elevated to a new group in January.

Feb 5, 2025

Nancy McCormick, who works out frequently at the UNMC Engage Wellness Medical Fitness Center, will attempt to break an age-group record on a rowing machine on Feb. 8. McCormick says she's proud that she can use the 12-pound “pink weights” during workout classes.