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Dr. O’Dell celebrated for more than 40 years at UNMC

James O’Dell, MD, recognized for ‘incredible contributions to the success of UNMC.’

Feb 19, 2026

James O'Dell, MD, addressed colleagues and friends during an event celebrating his UNMC service.

Grad students experience power of an elevator pitch

How do you quickly and succinctly sum up your work? UNMC Graduate Studies held a contest so students could hone the skill.

Feb 19, 2026

Amaka Modebelu, shown arriving at a conference, said she feels more confident after crafting her elevator pitch.

Nominate an unsung hero by Feb. 27

The annual awards elevate the everyday heroes who make Nebraska Medicine and UNMC stronger.

Feb 19, 2026

Dual emblem that says UNMC Nebraska Medicine

New faculty spotlight: Renu Kadian, MBBS

Dr. Kadian is an assistant professor in the UNMC Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine.

Feb 19, 2026

Renu Kadian, MBBS

Dr. Santarpia joins team using ‘smart building’ tech to clean indoor air

Josh Santarpia, PhD, will be a lead investigator for Poppy Health’s national research program.

Feb 18, 2026

Josh Santarpia, PhD

UNMC Alert rolls out new ‘blue light’ security feature 

‘Mobile Blue Light’ and ‘Chat with Dispatch’ now are live in the med center’s safety and security app. 

Feb 18, 2026

Dual emblem that says UNMC Nebraska Medicine

UNMC’s GSA helps Morton students dream big

A partnership between UNMC and Morton Middle School’s Boys & Girls Club has developed out of a request for lab coats.

Feb 18, 2026

Annant Kaur, president of the UNMC Graduate Student Association

Pediatric Academic Workshop scheduled for March 27

The educational event is organized by the Child Health Research Institute and UNMC Department of Pediatrics.

Feb 18, 2026

Jessica Snowden, MD, vice chancellor for research, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, will give the keynote presentation. (Image credit: University of Tennessee Health Science Center)

University of Nebraska community mourns passing of Mike Yanney

The Omaha philanthropist died on Feb 14 at the age of 92.

Feb 17, 2026

Mike Yanney

KHOP student Avery Lowther is committed to rural health care

‘I simply can’t see myself doing anything else,’ says the Kearney Health Opportunities Program freshman.

Feb 17, 2026

Avery Lowther is a freshman pre-medical student at UNK, where she’s part of the Kearney Health Opportunities Program.
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