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Dental college graduate, veteran lived life of service

After a recent trip to Arlington National Cemetery, a university leader reflected on the impact of his uncle’s life of service.

Nov 11, 2025

Frank J. "Jim" Kratochvil, DDS

Celebration of life services set for Dickmeyer

Don Dickmeyer, who was an architect, retired in 2017 after 45 years of service to UNMC in facilities.

Nov 11, 2025

Don Dickmeyer

One-Stop Cancer Shops offer screenings to the community

More than 100 people received valuable cancer screenings during events at Mount Calvary Community Church and Nebraska Urban Indian Health Center.

Nov 11, 2025

From left, driver Bob Kehn, Melissa Baron of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, UNMC nursing students Rachel Kudirka and Natalie Barrera-Mendoza, and driver Jodi Winchell at the One-Stop Cancer Shop event

New faculty spotlight: Marvin Eng, MD

Dr. Eng is a professor in the UNMC Division of Cardiovascular Medicine.

Nov 11, 2025

Marvin Eng, MD

Successful 25-year NE-INBRE has more work ahead

The National Institutes of Health has renewed the collaborative research program for the next six years.

Nov 10, 2025

Paul Sorgen, PhD

Remembering dentistry’s Ernest Sigler, DDS

Dr. Sigler earned accolades serving both his country and the UNMC College of Dentistry.

Nov 10, 2025

Ernest Sigler, DDS

Reminder: Dr. Davies’ all-campus forum is today

Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, will talk with Ken Bayles, PhD, UNMC’s vice chancellor for research.

Nov 10, 2025

Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, and Ken Bayles, PhD, UNMC vice chancellor for research

Complete your NUFlex Benefits Enrollment by Friday

Employees can review their current benefit elections and make changes for 2026, but the annual enrollment period ends Nov. 14.

Nov 10, 2025

Graphic that says annual NUFlex Benefits Enrollment

BHECN report gives view into behavioral health workforce

Despite steady progress, including in rural areas, challenges remain to address Nebraska’s workforce shortages.

Nov 7, 2025

Marley Doyle, MD, and Melissa Tibbits, PhD

First pharmacy students in Kearney mark proud milestone

Catching up with the first cohort of the UNMC College of Pharmacy’s class at UNMC’s Kearney campus.

Nov 7, 2025

UNMC College of Pharmacy associate dean, Kearney, Linda Sobeski, PharmD, left, and interim dean of pharmacy Don Klepser, PhD, right, pose with the inaugural class of UNMC pharmacy students at Kearney: front row from left, Vance Sayer, Brianna Plaster, Megan Lukert, Ella Johnson. Back row, Brady Spotanski, Carter Schultz, Kiernan Bierman, Bethany Smallwood, Lexi Bode.