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UNMC holds inaugural conference on AI in health

Some 300 people from across UNMC and its partners attended, highlighting the growing interest in the rapidly evolving field.

May 5, 2026

Joseph Siu, PhD, professor of physical therapy in the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions, gives a digital poster presentation at the UNMC "AI in Health Conference 2026: Shaping the Future of Care."

Counseling-pharmacy collaboration fosters new level of training

New, challenging patient scenarios in skills labs for the UNMC College of Pharmacy took students beyond the prescription.

May 5, 2026

Kristen Cook, PharmD

May all-campus forum set for next Tuesday

UNMC Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, will introduce the incoming UNMC Student Senate president and vice president.

May 5, 2026

Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, and Allie Daro

Water, Climate and Health Program to hold research poster session

The event this Wednesday marks the program’s fifth year of celebrating research, education and community partnerships.

May 5, 2026

Nine attendees at last year's poster session pose for a photograph.

‘May the Force Be with You’: Discount for ‘Star Wars’ symphony

Discounted tickets for the Omaha Symphony performance are available for evening showings on Friday and Saturday.

May 5, 2026

Star Wars heroes, from left, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia and Han Solo stand next to each other and face to the right of frame in a scene from the movie.

iEXCEL leader Paul Dye named Catalyst for Education

Dye, who joined iEXCEL in 2017, is the director of advanced educational design and delivery.

May 4, 2026

Paul Dye accepts the Catalyst for Education Award.

UNMC commencement is Saturday: Info to know

UNMC’s Omaha commencement ceremony will be held at 9 a.m. at Baxter Arena in Omaha.

May 4, 2026

A UNMC graduate in black and brown graduation gown holds up her UNMC diploma

Center for Healthy Living offering StrongHER strength, nutrition program

The new program for women in menopause pairs workshops and expert guidance on musculoskeletal and pelvic health.

May 4, 2026

Jennifer Cera, DNP

Annual conditional parking registration is open

UNMC Parking Services has launched a new registration process for conditional parking to ensure eligibility remains current.

May 4, 2026

Two people walk through a parking garage, with cars parked in rows.

‘Lifting spirits’: UNMC welcomes therapy K9 Ares

The German shepherd, part of the University of Nebraska Police and Public Safety Department, will begin routine campus patrols as of today with his handler.

May 1, 2026

Therapy K9 Ares, who will be part of the University of Nebraska Police and Public Safety Department, is described as having "a heart devoted to lifting spirits."