Student News

UNMC’s 2023 reflects another year of growth

Take a look back at some of the highlights from UNMC’s expansive work in 2023.

Jan 8, 2024

Clockwise from top left, UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, and Mayor Jean Stothert led the groundbreaking for the CORE Building, UNMC welcomed the NU Board of Regents to campus in October, med center leadership cut the ribbon on the Community Wellness Collaborative in the Highlander neighborhood, and UNMC students chose the Labs as UNMC's official mascot.

UNMC takes a week to de-stress

De-Stress Week gives faculty, students and staff across UNMC’s campuses a chance to take a break.

Dec 22, 2023

Students enjoyed walking tacos, offered by the UNMC Department of Strategic Communications in the Sorrell Center.

Career Scholarships enhancing student success, workforce development

This academic year, half of the NU students who have received Career Scholarships are pursing health care-related degrees.

Dec 20, 2023

Nursing is one of the eligible fields of study through the Nebraska Career Scholarships program.

‘No greater calling’: UNMC celebrates graduates

Approximately 400 UNMC students received their degrees at the UNMC Winter Commencement Friday.

Dec 18, 2023

UNMC Regent Jack Stark, PhD, addresses the graduates.

Maj. Gen. (ret.) Paul Friedrichs, MD, to be awarded honorary degree at commencement

UNMC ceremony will be held at 7 p.m. on Dec. 15 at Baxter Arena.

Dec 13, 2023

Maj. Gen. (ret.) Paul Friedrichs, MD

Campus winter coat drive runs through Dec. 15

The drive, sponsored by student group Fostering the Future, has four blue collection bins on campus.

Nov 22, 2023

UNMC project will make blankets for youths in foster care

Fostering the Future’s annual blanket drive starts this Friday.

Nov 16, 2023

Events planned to recognize international students

The Cultural Expo, bingo night and intramural tournaments are scheduled for International Education Week.

Nov 10, 2023

UNMC med students shine at national competition

Teams were tasked with addressing a care access dilemma.

Nov 6, 2023

Medical student of the month, November 2023

Third-year medical student Nam Nguyen is a biochemistry major and a graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Nov 6, 2023

Nam Nguyen