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Grief during the holidays subject of brown bag

Cecilia Poon, PhD, clinical psychologist with Nebraska Medicine, is the guest presenter at the next Olson Center Brown Bag on Nov. 18.

Nov 12, 2025

Cecilia Poon, PhD

New research exchange program expands horizons

The Upper Midwest Emerging Scholars helps early-career cancer researchers build collaborations and accelerate their careers.

Nov 12, 2025

From left, Jingjing Sun, PhD, Sandipan Brahma, PhD, and Grinu Mathew, PhD

Training offered on web accessibility requirements

A session will be held this Friday for those who manage online content to learn about creating and remediating documents.

Nov 12, 2025

Illuminated keyboard with a labeled key - Accessibility

Fostering the Future blanket making event is Friday

Participants can make blankets that will be donated to local organizations supporting youth and families.

Nov 12, 2025

An image of a collection of tie blankets

More than a promise: UNMC supports employees in the guard, reserve

One allied health supervisor received two special honors for supporting her colleague who serves in the Nebraska Air National Guard.

Nov 11, 2025

From left, Col. Kipper Hesse, wing commander of the 155th Air Refueling Wing, Nebraska Air National Guard, poses with Maggie Winnicki and Perris Scott, of the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions. Scott also serves as a first sergeant in the Nebraska Air National Guard.

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