Education

William Thorell, MD, is new chair of neurosurgery

Dr. Thorell is excited about the UNMC Department of Neurosurgery and his new role, which he will begin on July 1.

Jun 16, 2025

William Thorell, MD

UNMC College of Nursing in Omaha to offer twice-yearly admissions

First spring cohort of incoming nursing students in Omaha set for January 2026.

Jun 11, 2025

Nursing students walking across campus

Regent Weitz sees curiosity, excitement during UNMC visit

Regent Barbara Weitz and UNMC Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, visited a High School Alliance lab as part of her tour.

Jun 5, 2025

NU Regent Barbara Weitz, on her visit to the UNMC Omaha campus, watches Velina Welongo complete a pharmacy lab.

DynaMedex to replace UpToDate on July 1

Nebraska Medicine and UNMC have adopted a new AI-powered clinical decision support tool. 

Jun 3, 2025

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Karen Gould, PhD, is new interim dean of graduate studies

Dr. Gould’s promotion is effective June 1, as Kendra Schmid, PhD, increases her time as the University of Nebraska’s interim vice provost.

Jun 2, 2025

Karen Gould, PhD

AI tool Khanmigo now available through Canvas

Khanmigo Teacher Tools, developed by the non-profit behind Khan Academy, offers tutor and teaching assistant features.

Jun 2, 2025

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Final call for abstracts for InnovatED Symposium

The event showcasing innovations in health professions education will be held Sept. 30.

May 30, 2025

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UNMC is educating the next generation of nurses

UNMC graduate and scholarship recipient Nolan Parks is becoming an ICU nurse in Omaha.

May 29, 2025

UNMC graduate Nolan Parks and Sharon Bonham Holyoke

Video: A look at UNMC’s spring 2025 commencement

Check out this link for a video highlighting the Omaha commencement ceremony.

May 27, 2025

A row of UNMC graduates in their graduation gowns

UNMC strengthens its relationship with India

Ongoing efforts to expand the collaboration builds the momentum that started more than 15 years ago.

May 23, 2025

From left, Shri Nandamuri Balakrishna garu, chairman, Basavatarakam Indo-American Cancer Hospital and Research Institute, Bradley Britigan, MD, dean of the UNMC College of Medicine, and Chandra Are, MBBS, senior associate dean of graduate medical education, during the visit.