Abiola Kosoko UNMC College of Public Health

Great Plains Leadership Institute marks its 20th year

The leadership development program through the UNMC College of Public Health has built a network of more than 400 alumni.

Apr 16, 2026

Brandon Drozd, director of the Great Plains Leadership Institute

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

Public health launches ‘Omaha Checkup’ film series

The events use film to foster a discussion around the forces that shape public health.

Jan 30, 2026

Image that says The Omaha Checkup with rolls of film along the sides