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Tammy Webster, PhD, named dean of the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions

Dr. Webster brings experience and vision to a college known as a national leader in distance education and rural health.

Apr 29, 2026

Tammy Webster, PhD

Nebraska convenes national leaders to advance bioeconomy, innovation

The NU System and Council on Competitiveness are hosting a two-day ‘competitiveness conversation’ in Omaha.

Apr 29, 2026

Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, NU System president

Brake For Breakfast goes border to border

From Omaha to Scottsbluff, the annual event expanded the cancer prevention message.

Apr 29, 2026

The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center's Brake for Breakfast 2026 expanded to offer cancer awareness and screening information at 10 communities across Nebraska.

Take the 2026 UNMC Community Engagement Survey

The survey gathers important information on community engagement activities and partnerships across the organization.

Apr 29, 2026

Heidi Keeler, PhD, assistant vice chancellor with the UNMC Office of Community Engagement

CHRI heart and vascular disease event is May 15

The keynote address is by Michael Goldsmith, MD, director of cardiac informatics at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

Apr 29, 2026

A digital illustration combining a translucent human heart with futuristic technology elements, including circuit patterns and data icons, representing integration of medical science and digital innovation.

UNMC alums Drs. Armitage and Roudebush to be honored

At UNMC’s May 9 commencement, James Armitage, MD, will receive the J.G. Elliott Award, while James Roudebush, MD, receives an honorary doctorate.

Apr 29, 2026

James Armitage, MD, and James Roudebush, MD

iTEACH Awards recognize contributions to campus, community life

UNMC students, faculty and staff were recognized at a ceremony with Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, and Mayor John Ewing Jr.

Apr 29, 2026

From left, UNMC Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD; UNMC medical students Winnie Ladu and Omar Ceesay; Omaha Mayor John Ewing Jr.; and Vice Chancellor for Campus Engagement Sheritta Strong, MD. (Photo credit Lily Butler)

Lunch and Learn to focus on communication during change

The May 7 presentation will feature Sharon Storch, PhD, of the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

Apr 29, 2026

Sharon Storch, PhD

Discounts available for Omaha Performing Arts shows

Events include ‘Mamma Mia!’, ‘Mrs. Doubtfire,’ ‘The Princess Bride Live’ and more.

Apr 29, 2026

Promotional poster for a special screening event of the film

Cancer center launches data tools to explore cancer risks

The new tools will help Nebraskans see their local cancer burden while supporting local prevention and screening efforts.

Apr 28, 2026

Sai Paritala, PharmD