Newsroom

McGoogan rare book rooms reopening

A collection of rare medical books owned by UNMC is back where it belongs — in the McGoogan Library’s rare book rooms. A series of events will be held Thursday and Friday to celebrate the reopening of the rooms, which were closed for months for renovations.

Nov 1, 2006

Stuck on radiation science

At a pinning ceremony held in the Storz Pavilion of Clarkson Tower in September, 45 radiation science students took an oath of professionalism in front of more than 200 family members and friends.

Nov 1, 2006

Meet UNMC Distinguished Scientist Margaret Wheelock, Ph. D.

UNMC researcher, Margaret Wheelock, Ph.D., answers some questions about her work, life and interests. This profile is part of series highlighting the 25 researchers who were named UNMC Distinguished Scientists for 2006. Each ot these researchers will be profiled in UNMC Today leading up to a March 12 ceremony to recognize their achievements.

Nov 1, 2006

A message from President Milliken

NU President James B. Milliken responds to feedback concerning a previous message about Initiative 423, a ballot initiative to cap state spending in Nebraska.

Oct 31, 2006

UNMC, Creighton to host Midwest Global Health Conference

The University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Student Alliance for Global Health and Creighton University Medical Center will host the Second Annual Midwest Global Health Conference on Saturday.

Oct 31, 2006

Dr. Von Essen to lead rural research initiative

Susanna Von Essen, M.D., professor of pulmonary medicine, has been picked to lead the UNMC Rural Research Initiative.

Oct 31, 2006

Poison center offers Halloween safety tips

The Nebraska Regional Poison Center suggests some preventive measures to keep children safe tonight.

Oct 31, 2006

Antibiotic resistant staph bacteria focus of McFadden Lecture

The resistance of Staphylococcus aureus – the bacteria responsible for staph infections – was featured during the recent McFadden Lectureship.

Oct 30, 2006

Maurers lauded for dedication to children

UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., and his wife, Beverly, were honored recently by Children’s Square U.S.A., an organization dedicated to providing care, education and treatment services to children and families in need.

Oct 30, 2006

Medical applications surging at UNMC

For the past several years, medical school applications at UNMC have risen faster than the national average.

Oct 30, 2006