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Research-specific funding awards jump 35% for UNMC

The 2025-26 total awards also were up 30% for the last fiscal year.

Aug 27, 2026

Ken Bayles, PhD, vice chancellor for research

New UNMC Faculty Senate leaders for 2026-27

Senate serves as ‘the voice of the faculty with the administration.’

Aug 27, 2026

The UNMC Faculty Senate officers include, clockwise from top left, Paul Fey, PhD, Brian Maass, Nicholas Woods, PhD, and Jordan Warchol, MD.

Drs. Hetland, Buchanan named AANC fellows

Program represents nursing’s ‘most accomplished leaders’ in policy, research, administration, practice and academia.

Aug 27, 2026

From left, Lynn Buchanan, PhD, and Breanna Hetland, PhD

New faculty spotlight: Sedat Gül, MD

Dr. Gül is an assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Neurological Sciences.

Aug 27, 2026

Sedat Gül, MD

Ted Mikuls, MD, named UNMC’s 21st Scientist Laureate

Dr. Mikuls will be honored, along with 23 other researchers, at an awards event on Oct. 29 at the Omaha campus.

Aug 26, 2026

Ted Mikuls, MD

Nebraska aims to reclaim ‘We Give Blood’ title

University system is looking to faculty, staff, students and fellow Nebraskans to generate 20,000 lifesaving donations.

Aug 26, 2026

Graphic of a group of extended arms, some wrapped at the elbow, with WE GIVE BLOOD in white letters providing the border of the photo and

All-campus barbecue and involvement fair today

Faculty, staff and students are invited to gather at 3:30 p.m. today on the Ruth and Bill Scott Student Plaza.

Aug 26, 2026

UNMC students at the 2025 #WeAreUNMC bbq and student involvement fair pose for a photo in front of lighted letters spelling out UNMC

Conference brings caregivers, healthcare professionals together

Inaugural ‘Together We Care’ event explored caregiving across the lifespan.

Aug 26, 2026

The conference featured an exhibitor and resource room.

Chancellor’s message: Welcome to a new academic year

As a new academic year begins, there is an unmistakable energy and so many exciting possibilities.

Aug 25, 2026

H. Dele Davies, MD

Candidate Joe Johnson tours UNMC

Johnson is a candidate for Nebraska Legislative District 41.

Aug 25, 2026

Candidate Joe Johnson toured the NCI-designated Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center during his visit to UNMC.