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Statewide meetings show BHECN-ARPA support benefits Nebraska

The Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska hosted workshops with organizations that received ARPA funding allocated by the Nebraska Legislature.

Sep 12, 2024

BHECN Central Director Krista Fritson, PsyD, center, talks at a gathering of ARPA awardees at the University of Nebraska at Kearney in June.

Science Café to highlight the ’selfless gift’ of anatomical donations

Travis McCumber, PhD, UNMC associate professor and director of the Nebraska Anatomical Board, will discuss the importance and process of donations.

Sep 12, 2024

Travis McCumber, PhD

Dr. Davies visits Macy on community outreach trip

The interim chancellor attended a Umoⁿhoⁿ Tribe powwow, met with local leaders and listened to hear the issues that are important in the northeast Nebraska community.

Sep 9, 2024

From left, Lisa Spellman, tribal leader Dustin Lovejoy, Siobhan Wescott, MD, and UNMC Interim Chancellor Dele Davies, MD

Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, installed as ninth University of Nebraska president

Dr. Gold advanced the theme of ‘From Excellent to Extraordinary,’ saying that ‘our legacy of excellence is a solid foundation to build upon, but is not adequate.’

Sep 6, 2024

NU System President Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, speaks at Thursday's ceremony.

BHECN launches East Site to address Omaha-area workforce challenges

The new location is at the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s Grace Abbott School of Social Work.

Sep 5, 2024

Marley Doyle, MD

Legislative candidate Ashlei Spivey visits UNMC

Spivey toured the Davis Global Center and the iEXCEL health care simulation program.

Sep 5, 2024

Legislative candidate Ashlei Spivey, at left, experiences one of the iEXCEL program's interactive digital iWalls on a tour given by Moriah McCune, iEXCEL's community engagement coordinator.

Film Streams holding membership drive for med center employees

The local nonprofit offers new releases, classics and special programs at the Ruth Sokolof Theater and historic Dundee Theater.

Sep 5, 2024

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Community partner fair will be Sept. 19

Stop by lower Storz Pavilion to learn about organization memberships, discounts, programming and volunteer opportunities.

Sep 4, 2024

Graphic promoting the community partner fair

University of Nebraska donors give record private support

A total of $388.8 million in new funds was committed to support all campuses of the university system in fiscal year 2024.

Sep 3, 2024

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Nominations open for UNMC honorary degrees

Nominations are due by Nov. 8 for honorary degrees to be awarded in 2025.

Sep 3, 2024

Barry Gold, PhD, receives an Honorary Doctorate of Science degree at the May 2024 UNMC commencement from University of Nebraska Regent Jack Stark and  Lepaine Sharp-McHenry, DNP, dean of the UNMC College of Nursing.