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New startup rises from ‘farm to pharmacy’ collaboration

UNMC researchers, supporters team with Nebraska farming to attack neurodegenerative diseases.

Jan 27, 2026

UNMC researchers and the Oehlerking and Swarts families met in 2024 for a “Corn Farm Fest” in Elmwood, Nebraska.

Nursing climbs up rankings for its MSN program

The UNMC College of Nursing program ranked 41st in the U.S. News and World Report rankings of top online programs.

Jan 27, 2026

UNMC College of Nursing Dean Lepaine Sharp-McHenry, DNP

National Guard leaders praise UNMC collaborations

CSTARS, Global Center for Health Security hosted Nebraska, Guam groups in October 2025.

Jan 23, 2026

Col. Elizabeth Schnaubelt, MD, director of CSTARS, led Brigadier General Michael Cruz, center, and Major General Craig Strong of Nebraska, on a tour of the GLobal Center for Health Security last October.

Productive meeting focuses on shared commitment 

Drs. Gold, Davies and Ash met with UNMC College of Medicine clinical leaders Thursday night.

Jan 23, 2026

From left, Nebraska Medicine CEO Michael Ash, MD, UNMC Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, and University of Nebraska President Jeffrey P. Gold, MD

Dr. Davies holds forum to address Nebraska Medicine vote

UNMC Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, praised Nebraska Medicine and said sole-member governance was the right decision.

Jan 19, 2026

Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD

NU, Clarkson leaders brief senators on Nebraska Medicine proposal

State senators had asked for more information about the proposal that would provide for sole governance of Nebraska Medicine.

Jan 15, 2026

University President Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, addresses members of the Nebraska Legislature as UNMC Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, looks on.

Leaders celebrate 25 years of Health Care Cash Fund

Creation of the support fund has changed health care in Nebraska.

Jan 13, 2026

From left, Speaker of the Legislature Sen. John Arch, UNMC Interim Chancellor Dele Davies, MD, Sen. Brad von Gillern and Nebraska Cures Executive Director Amanda McGill Johnson mark the anniversary of the Health Care Cash Fund.

New grant strengthens street medicine efforts

The $1.4 million grant will enable UNMC and HEAL Omaha to work in collaboration serving more unhoused people with HIV.

Jan 8, 2026

The Specialty Care Center-HEAL Omaha street medicine collaboration team includes: Front row from left, Sara Bares, MD, and Jenn Davis, MD, both of the UNMC Department of Internal Medicine; Melissa Neuenfeldt, COO, HEAL Omaha; project director Nada Fadul, MD, UNMC Department of Internal Medicine; Samantha Jones, UNMC; Jennifer O’Neill, UNMC; Deanna Hansen, UNMC. Back row from left, Lance Burwell, UNMC; Dalton Nelsen, MD, CEO, HEAL Omaha and UNMC Department of Emergency Medicine, Emmanuel Essam Nkodo, MD, UNMC. Renae Furl, UNMC, Agustin Delgado Jimenez, UNMC. Not pictured are: Dan Cramer, UNMC; Nikki Regan, UNMC; Landon Schneider, UNMC; and UNMC student volunteers Jordan Ryner and Olivia Youngblood.

‘Relentless’ efforts pay off in athletics, academics

UNMC College of Dentistry’s Yun Saksena aims to impart her drive for success to her students.

Dec 16, 2025

Yun Saksena, DMD, on the bike leg of the World Triathlon Championships sprint triathlon event in October. (Photo by FinisherPix)

New grant strengthens street medicine efforts

New $1.4 million grant will allow UNMC, HEAL Omaha collaboration to serve more unhoused people with HIV.

Dec 15, 2025

The Specialty Care Center-HEAL Omaha street medicine collaboration team includes: Front row from left, Sara Bares, MD, and Jenn Davis, MD, both of the UNMC Department of Internal Medicine; Melissa Neuenfeldt, COO, HEAL Omaha; project director Nada Fadul, MD, UNMC Department of Internal Medicine; Samantha Jones, UNMC; Jennifer O’Neill, UNMC; Deanna Hansen, UNMC. Back row from left, Lance Burwell, UNMC; Dalton Nelsen, MD, CEO, HEAL Omaha and UNMC Department of Emergency Medicine, Emmanuel Essam Nkodo, MD, UNMC. Renae Furl, UNMC, Agustin Delgado Jimenez, UNMC. Not pictured are: Dan Cramer, UNMC; Nikki Regan, UNMC; Landon Schneider, UNMC; and UNMC student volunteers Jordan Ryner and Olivia Youngblood.