UNMC Today - Today's Headlines

Make a gift by noon today For the Greater Good

Grab some coffee outside the Durham Research Center this morning as the giving event in support of UNMC and Nebraska Medicine continues.

Apr 23, 2026

UNMC Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, performs one of his 78 pushups during Wednesday's Chancellor's Push-Up Challenge during the For the Greater Good event. In the background, supporters of the UNMC College of Public Health cheer on Dr. Davies — the college won the spirit awardin the background.

Charity Evans, MD, named inaugural Wright Professor

Thanks to the generosity of Ellen and Stavely Wright, the new professorship will support acute care surgery at UNMC.

Apr 23, 2026

Charity Evans, MD

Graduate Medical Education Research Symposium set for May 12

The eighth annual event will showcase the research of UNMC’s residents and fellows.

Apr 23, 2026

Michael F. Sorrell Center for Health Science Education exterior

Sign up for UNMC’s summer intramural leagues

Registration is open for golf, pickleball, futsal and sand volleyball leagues.

Apr 23, 2026

Image of UNMC students playing intramural volleyball, as a woman tries to hit the volleyball over the net and a man jumps to block.

Lane shift begins April 27 along 42nd Street

This latest change along 42nd Street is expected to last approximately two weeks.

Apr 23, 2026

traffic safety roadwork signs and light

Dr. Davies: ‘Our best work still lies in front of us’

During his annual faculty address, Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, promoted the med center’s shared mission and the importance of collaboration.

Apr 22, 2026

UNMC Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, gives his annual address to UNMC faculty, titled “Moving Boldly Forward Together."

For the Greater Good starts at noon today

Events for this year’s 24-hour giving day for UNMC and Nebraska Medicine include the Chancellor’s Push-Up Challenge and two coffee trucks on campus.

Apr 22, 2026

Logo with the words UNMC / Nebraska Medicine For the Greater Good April 22-23, 2026

AAMC president delivers message of hope, determination amid change

David Skorton, MD, of the Association of American of Medical Colleges, delivered the 36th John S. Latta Lecture at UNMC.

Apr 22, 2026

David Skorton, MD, president and CEO of the Association of American Medical Colleges, delivers the UNMC College of Medicine Alumni Council’s 36th John S. Latta Lecture on April 9.

New mural provides eye-catching historical context

Images, QR code provide information on the UNMC College of Dentistry’s evolution.

Apr 22, 2026

Emily Gish, who spearheaded the project, in front of the new UNMC College of Dentistry mural, on display in the patient waiting area at the college

Dr. Davies updates campus happenings, new process initiative

Read about updates on the Better Processes Initiative, the budget, today’s UNMC AI in Health Conference and more.

Apr 21, 2026

UNMC Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD