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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

Bedford Falls Foundation makes gift for UNMC nursing scholarships

The Joanne and William Conway Nursing Scholarship will support 100 UNMC College of Nursing students per year.

Apr 28, 2026

Bill Conway Jr.

UNMC Office of Sustainability seeks campus feedback

Faculty, students and staff are invited to complete this quick environmental sustainability survey.

Apr 28, 2026

Neelanjana Gayen, a UNMC PhD student in biochemistry and molecular biology and president of UNMC’s Health Educators and Academic Leaders (HEAL) organization, places a shovel of dirt around a tree she helped plant tree in the green space in front of the Durham Research Center on Wednesday October 15, 2025, with UNMC grounds staff and the LiveGreen Ambassadors organization.

Dr. O’Malley to give presentation on uterine fibroids

Radiology’s Marie O’Malley, MD, is the presenter in the Olson Center for Women’s Health and UNMC College of Nursing series.

Apr 28, 2026

Marie O’Malley, MD

Regents approve air transport training facility at UNMC

The facility would extend programs offered by the US Air Force’s C-STARS Omaha Unit stationed at UNMC.

Apr 27, 2026

Image rendering of the IDAT facility. Courtesy Leo A Daly.

Regents approve center for developmental exposure research

UNMC’s Aditya Bade, PhD, will lead the planned Research Center for Developmental Toxicology and Pharmacology.

Apr 27, 2026

Aditya Bade, PhD