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UNMC College of Nursing continues building pathways to the profession

Dean Lepaine Sharp-McHenry, DNP, signed the college’s latest memorandum of understanding with McCook Public Schools.

May 6, 2026

Lepaine Sharp McHenry, DNP, dean of the UNMC College of Nursing

Two from UNMC named Strategic Data Project fellows

Andrew Robertson and James Geiger are participating in a new data program that involves Harvard’s Center for Education Policy Research.

May 6, 2026

Andrew Robertson and James Geiger

UNMC Faculty Senate marks faculty service milestones

At the forefront is the College of Public Health’s Elli Rogan, an ‘essential force’ who has served at UNMC for 50 years.

May 6, 2026

Eleanor Rogan, PhD

UNMC to host Big Ten neuroscience annual meeting

Registration and abstract submissions are open for the event, which will be held July 16 at UNO’s Scott Conference Center.

May 6, 2026

A dot-to-dot image showing the outline of a brain, reflecting the annual meeting's neuroscience focus.

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.