Jeff Robb UNMC strategic communications

Officials offer primer on advocacy and engagement

UNMC and the University of Nebraska System’s top government relations officials held a webinar to discuss advocacy.

Feb 21, 2025

Matt Blomstedt, PhD, associate vice president for government relations for the University of Nebraska System; Chris Kratochvil, MD, vice chancellor for external relations at UNMC; and Jeff Kratz, director of UNMC government relations

Changes ahead for Park Omaha zones, signage

Med center staff and students who use daily parking through the Park Omaha app should note upcoming changes to UNMC’s zone ID’s.

Feb 20, 2025

UNMC's old Park Omaha signage is at left, with the new signs at right.

Dr. Davies: UNMC’s work ‘has never been more important’

Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, addressed recent federal changes that would impact UNMC and offered guidance to UNMC faculty, students and staff.

Feb 17, 2025

UNMC Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD

Shaun Grammer, DMSc, named Varner Educator Laureate

Dr. Grammer and other recipients of the UNMC Impact in Education Awards will be honored at a ceremony March 14.

Feb 4, 2025

Shaun Grammer, DMSc

At MLK program, McCroy promotes ‘journey of service’

Christopher McCroy, executive director of 100 Black Men of Omaha Inc., spoke at the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration.

Jan 23, 2025

Christopher McCroy, executive director of 100 Black Men of Omaha, Inc., delivers the keynote address for the med center's annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day program.

Reception to honor Dr. Romberger is Tuesday

After serving as chair of internal medicine since 2015, Debra Romberger, MD, is moving to a special advisory role.

Jan 6, 2025

Debra Romberger, MD

UNMC’s continuing education offices achieve reaccreditation

The accreditation for the Center for Continuing Education and CiPDI comes with commendation, an exclusive validation of UNMC’s efforts.

Dec 19, 2024

Brenda Ram and Heidi Keeler, PhD

Reception for Dr. Romberger will be held Jan. 7

The med center community is invited to celebrate Debra Romberger, MD, as she moves to a special advisory role.

Dec 18, 2024

Debra Romberger, MD

House Office Wellness Lounge celebrates fifth year

Dec. 11 event celebrated space where house officers can rest and recharge.

Dec 17, 2024

Chandra Are, MBBS, associated dean for graduate medical education, welcomes house officers to the Dec. 11 event.

UNMC Ice Rink’s skating season opens Friday

The UNMC Ice Rink will open for the skating season Friday, Dec. 6, with a new signature feature and further improvements to the icing system. The visible change is the installation of a canopy over the ice rink, serving as a new decorative centerpiece for the rink, covering it during winter and setting up an […]

Dec 5, 2024

Workers prepared the ice under the new canopy earlier this week at the UNMC ice rink.