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Update from the University of Nebraska (NU) System

From the Office of the President: A message from President Gold on his first 100 days.

Oct 9, 2024

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Services scheduled for Tom McDonald, PhD

Dr. McDonald’s impact as a UNMC educator and researcher spanned more than four decades.

Oct 9, 2024

Tom McDonald, PhD

Naming event Thursday for district west of Saddle Creek Road

The UNMC community can watch the ceremony via a Facebook Live webcast on the UNMC account.

Oct 9, 2024

This is the view from the first floor of the Catalyst building looking out at the main UNMC campus. 

Hispanic Heritage Month campus event Friday

The celebration is set for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Durham Research Center green space, and the UNMC campus community is invited.

Oct 9, 2024

Raíces de México, a traditional dance troupe, will perform at the event Friday.

Temporary pedestrian, traffic changes near Lied Transplant Center

A weeklong concrete replacement project along Emile Street will affect some areas outside of Lied Transplant Center.

Oct 9, 2024

Lied Transplant Center

UNMC College of Nursing ranks 19th among BSN programs

The only public nursing program in the state has locations in Omaha, Lincoln, Kearney, Norfolk and Scottsbluff.

Oct 8, 2024

Lepaine Sharp McHenry, DNP, dean of the UNMC College of Nursing

Phil Covington, EdD, named pillar of student affairs profession

The award recognizes exceptional members of the student affairs and higher education community for their contributions to the field.

Oct 8, 2024

Phil Covington, EdD

Interprofessional Academy of Educators inducts 29 new members

The academy, which held its ninth annual induction in September, drives collaboration, innovation and scholarship.

Oct 8, 2024

Group photo of the new IAE members

Virtual event will discuss mental health support for cancer patients

The Olson Center Brown Bag discussion will feature Elizabeth Farrell, behavior health director with Thrive Collaborative Care, PC.

Oct 8, 2024

Elizabeth Farrell

Remembering immunology educator, researcher Tom McDonald, PhD

Dr. McDonald led a 45-year career at UNMC, researching inflammation and teaching the complex topic of immunology to untold numbers of students.

Oct 7, 2024

Tom McDonald, PhD