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Study highlights Nebraska’s behavioral health workforce model

The Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska published policy lessons from its experience distributing pandemic relief funds.

Jun 29, 2026

Jessica Buche

Step-Up interns start their summer experience at UNMC

Seven interns have joined the program that offers an introduction to the Omaha campus and an academic medical center.

Jun 29, 2026

UNMC Human Resources held a welcome lunch June 17 for the 2026 class of Step-Up Omaha program interns at UNMC, offering them a chance to introduce themselves to UNMC staff who work with the program.

Every small step of energy conservation is an act of care

Through the ‘Conserve to Serve’ efforts, the med center will be urged to curtail energy usage at times of high demand.

Jun 29, 2026

Photos of the Central Utilities plant where steam and chilled water are generated to heat and cool the campus. This building is also the redistribution point for the electricity that powers the university. Photos were taken on Wednesday, December 14, 2022.

Action required for device management changes 

For people using a personal device to access work applications, now is the time to remove the Intelligent Hub and download Intune. 

Jun 29, 2026

A woman looking at her cell phone screen

BHECN’s workforce model takes center stage

At a policy event in May, the National Governors Association featured BHECN’s ‘Nebraska Model’ for behavioral health workforce development.

Jun 26, 2026

Marley Doyle, MD, director of the Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska, and Katrina Cordts, PhD, BHECN’s deputy director

Air Force’s C-STARS Omaha unit supports hantavirus response

The Center for Sustainment of Trauma and Readiness Skills is part of the U.S. Air Force’s School of Aerospace Medicine and the 711th Human Performance Wing.

Jun 26, 2026

A medical professional from the Center for Sustainment of Trauma and Readiness Skills (C-STARS) Omaha, in full personal protective equipment, mops the floor while another team member tends to a simulated patient at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, June 14, 2024. (Screengrab taken from U.S. Air Force video by Ryan Law)

UNMC achievements, June 26, 2026

Kudos for the UNMC Division of Allergy and Immunology, Catherine Mello and Kendra Clark, PhD.

Jun 26, 2026

Sara May, MD

Road closure near 44th and Douglas streets begins Monday

The road will be closed for approximately four weeks for utility work.

Jun 26, 2026

Douglas Street will be completely closed to traffic from Saddle Creek Road on the west, and it will be closed to through traffic from 44th Street on the east.

UNMC to host America 250 event on June 30

The UNMC community is invited to hear from Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, enjoy refreshments and tour the new McGoogan Library exhibit.

Jun 25, 2026

Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD

‘From Colony to Country’ exhibit to go on display shortly

The rotating display, which will run through September 2027, celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Jun 25, 2026

A graphic highlighting the McGoogan Library's
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