UNMC Today - Today's Headlines

Andre Kalil, MD, honored as Scientist Laureate

Dr. Kalil, the 16th UNMC Scientist Laureate, will be honored today along with 25 other researchers in an online ceremony today.

Feb 24, 2022

Andre Kalil, MD

UNMC updates its COVID-19 safety guidance

As encouraging signs emerge in the pandemic, UNMC will take several incremental but hopeful steps on gatherings.

Feb 24, 2022

Commissioner Garcia sees Davis Global Center in action

Douglas County commissioner witnesses education simulation during campus visit, marvels at UNMC’s technological advances.

Feb 24, 2022

Douglas County Commissioner Roger Garcia tries out the Helix wall during his tour of the Davis Global Center.

Commissioner Cavanaugh discusses collaboration

On visit to campus, Douglas County commissioner discusses partnerships and the COVID-19 pandemic with UNMC leadership.

Feb 24, 2022

Douglas County Commissioner James Cavanaugh toured the Davis Global Center with Benjamin Stobbe, assistant vice chancellor for clinical simulation, iEXCEL.

Impact in Education: Abbey Fingeret, MD

Dr. Fingeret is the recipient of the Innovative Practices in Education Award.

Feb 24, 2022

Abbey Fingeret, MD

Impact in Education: Jasmine Marcelin, MD

Dr. Marcelin will receive the Emerging Educator Award at a March 3 ceremony.

Feb 23, 2022

Jasmine Marcelin, MD

Community members honored for service to research

Rev. Portia Cavitt, Kathy Karsting to receive UNMC Community Service to Research Awards at ceremony on Thursday.

Feb 23, 2022

From left, the Rev. Portia Cavitt and Kathy Karsting

Event raises awareness of developmental disabilities

The Student Alliance for People of All Abilities will team with the Munroe-Meyer Institute for the flamingo flocking campaign.

Feb 23, 2022

Dr. Wescott named as national life sciences leader

List spotlights 46 who have made a ‘significant impact in the life sciences.’

Feb 23, 2022

Siobhan Wescott, MD

From social media: Vaccines waning and the future

The UNMC Global Center for Health Security keeps the community updated on the latest in the pandemic.

Feb 23, 2022