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Don Klepser, PhD, named dean of College of Pharmacy

Dr. Klepser wants to ‘see our college leading the way in transforming health – not just in Nebraska but across the globe.’

Nov 19, 2025

Donald Klepser, PhD

New blood test is a ‘game-changer’ for pregnant women

The med center is the first in the state to develop a strategy to test pregnant women at high risk for preeclampsia.

Nov 19, 2025

A pregnant mother in the hospital

Noted lung cancer research advocate to visit cancer center

Christopher Draft, a former NFL player whose wife died from lung cancer, will be at the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center on Nov. 25.

Nov 19, 2025

Christopher Draft

Dr. Sestak’s research honored at AAP meeting

Kylie Sestak, DDS, explored MMP enzyme levels in patients with both periodontitis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Nov 19, 2025

Kylie Sestak, DDS, with mentor Jeffrey Payne, DDS, at the AAP meeting

Discount offered for ‘Harry Potter’ at Omaha Symphony

The performances for ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 in Concert’ will be Nov. 29 and 30.

Nov 19, 2025

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows movie graphic

Dr. Davies donates blood in support of Big Ten Challenge

He encourages donors to support patients in need of life-saving transfusions, as well as contribute to the ‘We Give Blood’ campaign.

Nov 18, 2025

Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, donates blood at a UNMC blood drive on Oct. 30. UNMC donations are a part of the Big 10 blood drive challenge sponsored by Abbott.

Doctor of Nutrition and Dietetics program leads the way

The UNMC College of Allied Health Professions program is the first nationally to be a candidacy for accreditation in the field.

Nov 18, 2025

Jana Ponce, PhD

Annual winter concert set for Dec. 3

The Nebraska Medical Orchestra and Choir event will be held at UNO, with a reception featuring the Brain Injury Association of Nebraska.

Nov 18, 2025

Members of the Nebraska Medical Orchestra performing in concert.

Sen. Dorn meets with UNMC Student Delegates

Nebraska State Sen. Myron Dorn discussed rural health care, legislative policy and student engagement issues.

Nov 18, 2025

Nebraska State Sen. Myron Dorn answers a question during a recent UNMC Student Delegates meeting as Leah Heyen and Del Dsouza, student delegate co-chairs, look on.

UNMC Brand Wise will close for the holidays 

Departments with upcoming requests should reach out before Nov. 23.

Nov 18, 2025

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