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New study reveals impact of alpha-gal syndrome

Shaun Cross, PhD, has published the first peer-reviewed study on Alpha-gal’s effects on farmers, ranchers.

Nov 11, 2026

Shaun Cross, PhD

UNMC leaders encourage faculty, staff to take AI training

The move will strengthen the security of university data and information.

Nov 11, 2026

UNMC Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD

Postdocs honored at annual event

Olivia Ihedioha, PhD, and Subrata Shil, PhD, among top awardees at UNMC Office of Postdoctoral Education’s recognition ceremony.

Nov 11, 2026

From left, Iqbal Ahmad, PhD, director of postdoctoral education and research, award winners Subrata Shil, PhD, and Olivia Ihedioha, PhD, and Keith Johnson, PhD, member of the Postdoctoral Education Advisory Council.

Wigton Heritage Center south entrance to be closed Friday

Entrance is scheduled to reopen by Saturday morning.

Nov 11, 2026

Red sign saying Wigton Heritage Center, just inside the entrance of the center

UNMC Earns StormReady Designation

The National Weather Service designation recognizes UNMC’s commitment to severe weather preparedness.

Nov 10, 2026

UNMC and National Weather Service staff celebrate UNMC's StormReady designation. From left are Charlotte Evans, chief, University of Nebraska Police and Public Safety; Patrick Rodarte, emergency management coordinator; Diane Mack, emergency management director; Jonathan Genter, deputy director, communications and support; Chris Franks, warning coordination meteorologist, National Weather Service Omaha; Samantha Spanel, dispatcher; and Jane Meza, vice chancellor for academic affairs.

College leaders visit new Kearney medical training center

Educators met and mentored the inaugural class of medical students at the Kearney campus.

Nov 10, 2026

UNMC College of Medicine leaders met with the college's first cohort of Kearney-based medical students in October.

Art of Discovery contest winners announced

The contest invited researchers to showcase their work through imagery.

Nov 10, 2026

Gunjan Misri, a doctoral candidate in the UNMC Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, took “Best in Show” in the competition with “The Heart of Cellular Traffic.” The image captures lung adenocarcinoma cells with unexpectedly heart-shaped nuclei.

Olson brown bag to focus on lung cancer screening

Rahaman will provide an overview of lung cancer risk factors, symptoms and screening recommendations,

Nov 10, 2026

Gina Rahaman

Dr. Ramos to lead Center for Reducing Health Disparities

Athena Ramos, PhD, a nationally recognized public health leader, assumed her new role on Nov. 1.

Nov 9, 2026

Athena Ramos, PhD

Dr. Rohlfing now chair of dentistry’s growth and development department

Dr. Rohlfing served as interim chair before her permanent appointment.

Nov 9, 2026

Gail Rohlfing, DDS