Newsroom
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](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/SiobhanWescott022222.jpg)
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
![](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/CoronavirusUpdates123021.jpg)
LiveGreen: UNMC student studies local heat islands
PhD student Aziz Abdoulaye plans to look at the distribution of urban heat islands around Omaha.
Feb 22, 2022
![](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/LiveGreen2111.jpg)
Research leadership: Risto Rautiainen, PhD
Dr. Rautiainen’s research focus is health and safety in agriculture.
Feb 22, 2022
![Risto Rautiainen, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Raut022222.jpg)
Webinar on hybrid teaching is Wednesday
Session features Linsey Donner, PhD, and Marnie Imhoff of the College of Allied Health Professions.
Feb 22, 2022
![](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Emblem1223.jpg)
NU system announces retirement plan enhancements
Zoom forums will be held Wednesday and March 3 to discuss changes.
Feb 22, 2022
![](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Emblem1223.jpg)
Nebraska Science Festival, public expo return for 2022
The festival runs throughout April, with the free public expo on April 30.
Feb 22, 2022
![](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/SciFest2022.jpg)
From social media: UNMC’s ARPA testimony
Voices from UNMC lent their support last week to the university’s proposed investments through the American Rescue Plan Act.
Feb 21, 2022
![A rendering of the proposed joint UNMC-UNK Rural Health Complex at the University of Nebraska at Kearney](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/RuralHealth1021822.jpg)
Maverick Run registration open with UNMC discount
The run will be April 23 at Baxter Arena.
Feb 21, 2022
![](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/MavRun022122.jpeg)
UNMC defining the future of rural health care
The Health Science Education Complex in Kearney is successfully training health care professionals and has potential to expand to further meet rural Nebraska’s needs.
Feb 21, 2022
![Nikki Carritt, director of the UNMC Office of Rural Health Initiatives](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/NicoleCarritt022122.jpg)