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NU launches AI Institute as system-wide initiative

The institute positions Nebraska as a leader in ethical innovation, research and workforce development around Artificial Intelligence.

Feb 9, 2026

University of Nebraska System President Jeffrey P. Gold, MD

Remembering dentistry’s Joan Sivers, DDS

Visitation and funeral services will be Tuesday and Wednesday for Dr. Sivers, who served more than 37 years at UNMC.

Feb 9, 2026

Joan Sivers, DDS

Exhibit explores history of citizens fighting lead poisoning

The display, produced by the National Library of Medicine, runs Feb. 9-March 21 at the McGoogan Health Sciences Library.

Feb 9, 2026

Promotional image that says This Lead is Killing Us, a History of Citizens Fighting Lead Poisoning in their Communities, Located on Level 6, McGoogan Library, Wittson Hall. With the web link www.nlm.nih.gov/thisleadiskillingus.

Guiding principles for legislative session

University employees can engage with elected officials as private individuals but must take care representing themselves.

Feb 9, 2026

The Nebraska State Capitol

University of Nebraska launches search for next UNMC chancellor

A committee comprised of representatives from UNMC, Nebraska Medicine, each of the other NU campuses and members of the community will lead the process.

Feb 5, 2026

University of Nebraska System President Jeffrey P. Gold, MD

Human resources’ Carmen Sirizzotti named UNMC’s Gold U recipient

Sirizzotti, who will be honored at today’s regents meeting, is recognized for her leadership and impact across UNMC.

Feb 5, 2026

Carmen Sirizzotti

‘Back-o-the-Napkin’ contest returns, entries due in March

UNeMed is putting out a call for inventive faculty to put some form to their ideas in this annual contest.

Feb 5, 2026

Logo that says Back 'O The Napkin

Cybercriminals never take days off, so be vigilant

Here are reminders of what to do to protect yourself and the organization from a cyberthreat risk.

Feb 5, 2026

A man sitting at a laptop with cybersecurity alerts showing in the foreground

Faculty and postdoctoral reviewers needed

Faculty and postdoctoral scholars can help evaluate presentations at the Midwest Student Biomedical Research Forum March 7.

Feb 5, 2026

A researcher looking at a glass slide of lab results

Honoring Aidan’s legacy

A generous gift from the Aidan O’Neil Foundation will support gene and cellular therapy research at the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.

Feb 5, 2026

Aidan O’Neil’s legacy will live on through a generous gift from the Aidan O’Neil Foundation for the Prevention of Childhood Cancer to support promising gene and cellular therapy research at the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.