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University of Nebraska launches search for next UNMC chancellor

A committee comprised of representatives from UNMC, Nebraska Medicine, each of the other NU campuses and members of the community will lead the process.

Feb 5, 2026

University of Nebraska System President Jeffrey P. Gold, MD

Human resources’ Carmen Sirizzotti named UNMC’s Gold U recipient

Sirizzotti, who will be honored at today’s regents meeting, is recognized for her leadership and impact across UNMC.

Feb 5, 2026

Carmen Sirizzotti

‘Back-o-the-Napkin’ contest returns, entries due in March

UNeMed is putting out a call for inventive faculty to put some form to their ideas in this annual contest.

Feb 5, 2026

Logo that says Back 'O The Napkin

Cybercriminals never take days off, so be vigilant

Here are reminders of what to do to protect yourself and the organization from a cyberthreat risk.

Feb 5, 2026

A man sitting at a laptop with cybersecurity alerts showing in the foreground

Faculty and postdoctoral reviewers needed

Faculty and postdoctoral scholars can help evaluate presentations at the Midwest Student Biomedical Research Forum March 7.

Feb 5, 2026

A researcher looking at a glass slide of lab results

Honoring Aidan’s legacy

A generous gift from the Aidan O’Neil Foundation will support gene and cellular therapy research at the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.

Feb 5, 2026

Aidan O’Neil’s legacy will live on through a generous gift from the Aidan O’Neil Foundation for the Prevention of Childhood Cancer to support promising gene and cellular therapy research at the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.

UNMC confers first Doctor of Medical Science degrees

The DMSc degree can be essential for some physician assistants to maintain clinical expertise and grow with standards.

Feb 5, 2026

Front, from left, Alicia Burns, DMSc, Darcy Jones, DMSc, Carissa Bowie, DMSc, Sam Dellinger, DMSc, Tamara Dietze, DMSc, Jasmin Butler, DMSc. Back, from left, Troy Cyr, DMSc, Michael Day, DMSc, Kyle Brown, DMSc, Elijah Geesaman, DMSc, Kurt Andree, DMSc.

Bundle up for the planet: Winter sustainability on campus

Here are some simple steps the med center community can take to support campus sustainability goals.

Feb 5, 2026

A person in winter gear walking in front of a UNMC and Nebraska Medicine campus sign

Abbey Fingeret, MD, PhD, named Varner Educator Laureate

Dr. Fingeret, an associate professor of surgical oncology who joined UNMC in 2016, called the recognition an extraordinary honor.

Feb 4, 2026

Abbey Fingeret, MD, PhD

Dr. Khan joins polio eradication efforts in Afghanistan and Pakistan

Public Health Dean Ali S. Khan, MD, MPH, will serve on an advisory group convened by the World Health Organization’s Eastern Mediterranean Region.

Feb 4, 2026

Ali S. Khan, MD, MPH, dean of the UNMC College of Public Health