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New format, partners for Children’s Dental Day

The UNMC College of Dentistry will partner with community clinics to expand outreach to children, build dental homes.

Feb 16, 2026

The UNMC College of Dentistry will partner with community clinics to expand outreach to children across several events this year.

BHECN workforce report featured on new podcast

Leaders from the Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska discuss the Licensed Behavioral Health Workforce Report for 2025.

Feb 16, 2026

Marley Doyle, MD, and Melissa Tibbits, PhD

New faculty spotlight: Brittni Herrera, MD

Dr. Herrera is an assistant professor and general pediatrician with the UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute.

Feb 16, 2026

Brittni Herrera, MD

UNMC experts testify in favor of important research funds

Ann Anderson-Berry, MD, PhD, Don Coulter, MD, and Tammy Kielian, PhD, spoke on behalf of the University of Nebraska System.

Feb 13, 2026

Ann Anderson-Berry, MD, PhD, Don Coulter, MD, and Tammy Kielian, PhD

UNMC Ice Rink concludes skating season

Thanks to everyone who enjoyed ice skating this year.

Feb 13, 2026

A skater at the UNMC Ice Rink

Free registration for Global Health Conference Midwest

The UNMC Office of Global Engagement will pay the registration fee for up to 50 UNMC students to attend the conference.

Feb 13, 2026

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Community service, campus safety discussed at campus forum

Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, hosted assistant vice chancellor Heidi Keeler, PhD, and Police Chief Charlotte Evans.

Feb 12, 2026

Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, Heidi Keeler, PhD, assistant vice chancellor with the UNMC Office of Community Engagement, and Charlotte Evans, associate vice chancellor of public safety and chief of police

UNMC provides public safety guidance on campus

UNMC’s public safety department is offering this information to help answer recent questions from the campus community.

Feb 12, 2026

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Leader in advancing cancer immunotherapy to speak at UNMC

Karen Knudsen, PhD, CEO of the Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy, will hold a grand rounds March 31, hosted by the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.

Feb 12, 2026

Karen Knudsen, PhD

‘Keep Calm and Cook On 4’ starts Friday

The engaging, live cooking demonstrations offer employees a chance to sharpen their culinary skills.

Feb 12, 2026

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