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First UNMC Kearney medical class to be awarded scholarships

The new scholarships will cover at least half the cost of medical school tuition for all four years for the first class of medical students at Kearney.

Feb 23, 2026

The Health Science Education Center II at the Douglas A. Kristensen Rural Health Education Complex at the University of Nebraska at Kearney

Retirement reception for Carmen Sirizzotti is Wednesday

Sirizzotti, associate director and Title IX coordinator in UNMC Human Resources, has been with UNMC for more than 20 years.

Feb 23, 2026

Carmen Sirizzotti

UNMC history: Memorable buildings from the past

Locations that once housed health care facilities, dorms and administration now support education, research and cancer care.

Feb 23, 2026

An aerial view of the med center from 1961

Wellbeing conference to discuss human connection

The second annual event, organized by Children’s Nebraska, will be held March 13 at the Scott Conference Center.

Feb 23, 2026

Health care providers standing together to join their arms high

College of Dentistry holds Children’s Dental Day in York

College leaders and residents teamed with former UNMC resident Bailey Neville, DDS, of Countryside Pediatric Dentistry in York.

Feb 20, 2026

From right, dentistry residents Lauren Wright, DDS, and Beth Beberwyk, DDS, care for a pediatric patient at a Children’s Dental Day event in York, Nebraska.

Mayor John Ewing Jr. to celebrate UNMC’s community engagement

The mayor will visit the UNMC Omaha campus on Monday for UNMC Community Engagement Day.

Feb 20, 2026

Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, and Omaha Mayor John Ewing Jr. shake hands at a ribbon cutting in October opening the parking garage in EDGE District.

Winter weather info for employees, students

See this guidance on the appropriate cautions for UNMC employees for when snow, ice and cold hit.

Feb 20, 2026

42nd and Leavenworth signage with pedestrian. Winter photo stroll on Tuesday, January 9, 2024.

UNMC achievements, Feb. 20, 2026

A national award at UNeMed, UNMC researchers contributing to a guidelines article and a fellowship selection from nursing.

Feb 20, 2026

Mindy Ware

Dr. O’Dell celebrated for more than 40 years at UNMC

James O’Dell, MD, recognized for ‘incredible contributions to the success of UNMC.’

Feb 19, 2026

James O'Dell, MD, addressed colleagues and friends during an event celebrating his UNMC service.

Grad students experience power of an elevator pitch

How do you quickly and succinctly sum up your work? UNMC Graduate Studies held a contest so students could hone the skill.

Feb 19, 2026

Amaka Modebelu, shown arriving at a conference, said she feels more confident after crafting her elevator pitch.