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‘After Covid’ author to speak at UNMC

Journalist Jason Gale will give a presentation Wednesday titled ‘Pandemic Aftermath,’ and a panel discussion of UNMC experts will follow.

Mar 16, 2026

Jason Gale, author of "After Covid: The Health Impacts That Will Last Generations"

Agnes Lenagh, PhD, hits ground running in new UNMC role

Dr. Lenagh, the director of strategic partnerships, sees big opportunities ahead for UNMC to partner with private industry.

Mar 12, 2026

Agnes Lenagh, PhD, speaks with an attendee at a February "Idea Pub: Morning Edition."

Center for Continuing Education relocates to Catalyst

American Heart Association courses offered through the center are starting again this month in the new location.

Mar 12, 2026

Exterior view of the Catalyst building with campus reflected in the window from the drone and a shot back toward campus.

iEXCEL honors innovators advancing simulation technology

The award winners were recognized at a ceremony Feb. 24 at the Davis Global Center.

Mar 11, 2026

Pamela Dickey, assistant professor in the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions, receiving her iEXCEL Innovation Award from Sarah Kriss, manager for the advanced human simulation program.

College of Medicine creates new Medical Education Awards

The annual awards within the UNMC College of Medicine will honor faculty showing exceptional commitment to education.

Mar 10, 2026

Brad Britigan, MD, dean of the UNMC College of Medicine, and Nada Fadul, MD, the college’s associate dean for faculty affairs

Two new leaders named in research operations

Katie Penas takes on a shared leadership role between UNMC and Nebraska Medicine, while Ellen Kerns, PhD, is scientific director of the READi Core.

Mar 4, 2026

Katie Penas and Ellen Kerns, PhD

Leaders address path forward in Nebraska Medicine governance

H. Dele Davies, MD, held a special forum Tuesday with Nebraska Medicine CEO Michael Ash, MD, and Clarkson Regional Health Services’ CEO Bill Lydiatt, MD.

Jan 29, 2026

Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, Nebraska Medicine CEO Michael Ash, MD, and Clarkson Regional Health Services’ CEO Bill Lydiatt, MD

Sen. Fischer tours biocontainment transports at UNMC

U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer visited UNMC on Nov. 12 to get an up-close look at the systems housed at the med center.

Jan 29, 2026

At her UNMC visit in November, U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer was accompanied by Col. Elizabeth Schnaubelt, MD, director of C-STARS Omaha.

UNMC in 2025: Building for the future

The past year saw Project Health advancing, the opening of the Catalyst building, progress in the Kearney health expansion and more.

Jan 6, 2026

Rendering of Project Health facility

In case you missed it over the holidays

Catch up on a few items that appeared in UNMC Today over the last few weeks.

Jan 5, 2026

A rendering of the new UNMC student residence hall