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University of Nebraska partners with Los Alamos National Laboratory

Project could lead to Nebraska creating educational niche in biodefense training

May 8, 2018

From left, Ken Bayles, Ph.D., of UNMC; Mark Riley, Ph.D., of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln; and Harshini Mukundan, Ph.D., of Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge to be lit blue to raise awareness for autism

Lighting ceremony will take place at 7:19 p.m., Monday, April 2

Mar 30, 2018

Karoly Mirnics, M.D., Ph.D., director of the Munroe-Meyer Institute

Dr. Pendyala’s Mentee, Rahul Guda, Making Waves

Rahul Guda is a 16-year-old high school student mentored by Dr. Gurudutt Pendyala, a researcher in the Department of Anesthesiology.

Mar 30, 2018

UNMC, Nebraska Medicine reach active transportation goal

Innovative TravelSmart program encourages employees to bus, walk, bike and carpool

Mar 7, 2018

Nebraska Science Festival launches essay contest

Contest open to fourth- through 12th-grade Nebraska students; entries due April 1

Mar 2, 2018

ABC News’ Ginger Zee to headline 2018 Nebraska Science Festival

‘Good Morning America’ meteorologist will discuss natural disasters

Feb 7, 2018

Ginger Zee

UNMC Skate-a-thon for Parkinson’s brings in more than $20,000

More than 600 skaters participate in 24-hour event

Jan 27, 2018

Ryan Cary (center) is flanked by his father, Stephen, and his mother, Jeanne, after completing the UNMC Skate-a-thon for Parkinson's. Cary recruited 42 skaters for the event and brought in $2,600. His LeaseTeam, Inc. competed in the Rock the Clock category, which required the team to have at least one skater on the ice throughout the 24-hour event. Stephen Cary, a retired property manager for NP Dodge, has had Parkinson's disease for the past 12 years.

UNMC Skate-a-thon for Parkinson’s set for Jan. 26-27

24-hour ice skating event – now in its 8th year at UNMC – has raised more than $170,000

Jan 17, 2018

Six skaters skated all 24 hours at the 2017 UNMC Skate-a-thon for Parkinson's. They celebrated their accomplishment by chilling out on the ice at the end of the event.

Dr. Fletcher to step down as dean of UNMC College of Pharmacy

10-year span as dean includes many accomplishments, including new building

Jan 16, 2018

Courtney Fletcher, Pharm.D.

Ann Grandjean, Ed.D., leading national figure in nutrition, dies at age 77

Provided nutritional expertise to U.S. Olympics, University of Nebraska, several pro teams

Jan 12, 2018

Ann Grandjean, Ed.D.