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UNMC Ice Rink’s skating season opens Friday

A new canopy over the rink is gift from longtime UNMC supporters Ruth Scott and her late husband, Bill.

Dec 5, 2024

Workers prepared the ice under the new canopy earlier this week at the UNMC ice rink.

Gold U winner Blusys spreads UNMC’s world-class message

Megan Blusys, UNMC’s director of chancellor communications, is credited for her creativity, innovating thinking and strategic focus.

Dec 5, 2024

Megan Blusys

Team effort brings cancer screening to the community

UNMC, Nebraska Medicine and the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center join seven community partners for ‘One-Stop Cancer Shops.’

Dec 5, 2024

Two One Stop Cancer Shop events, at Mount Calvary Community Church in September and the Nebraska Urban Indian Health Coalition in October, provided cancer screenings to more than 140 community members.

‘We will be at home here’

The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center-Kearney welcomes its team.

Dec 5, 2024

Following the ribbon cutting and open house Dec. 3, the new Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center-Kearney facility will open Dec. 16.

De-Stress Week: Events run Dec. 9-13

Monday starts off with Donut Stress, Flannel & Fizz and a high-intensity interval training class. Therapy dogs are set for Wednesday.

Dec 5, 2024

Paws for Friendship will be at the Sorrell Center, on the second floor Alumni Commons, on Wednesday starting at 7:45 a.m.

Nursing’s Lincoln Division to host today’s campus forum

Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, will highlight next steps on the UNMC Staff Advisory Council and update other campus happenings.

Dec 5, 2024

Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD

Nebraska Medical Orchestra performance rescheduled

The holiday performance was cancelled due to a power outage at UNO.

Dec 5, 2024

Nebraska Medical Orchestra and Choir

13 E-Learning teams awarded for 2024-25

The teams from across UNMC were recognized at the E-Learning Awards Meeting in November.

Dec 4, 2024

Image of a laptop computer with participants in a virtual meeting

From intent to impact: The Community Wellness Collaborative

The collaborative celebrates its one-year anniversary with a look at its positive effect in the North Omaha community.

Dec 4, 2024

A community baby shower for mothers and their families was among the Community Wellness Collaborative's events in its first year.

UNMC dean shares strategies to expand the dental workforce

Gerry Kugel, DMD, PhD, dean of the UNMC College of Dentistry, testified on a legislative resolution before the Nebraska Legislature.

Dec 4, 2024

Gerry Kugel, DMD, PhD,