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Dentistry installs artwork to enhance atrium

‘Field Trip,’ by Ann Tarantino, was created for the college through the Nebraska Arts Council and UNMC’s Healing Arts Program.

Jun 9, 2026

Artist Ann Tarantino crosses in front of her artwork "Field Trip" in the atrium of the UNMC College of Dentistry, as the sunlight streaming through the windows casts colors such as blue, purple and yellow on the atrium floor.

Leaders update efforts at National Quarantine Unit

Speaking at a press conference about the 18 Americans, NU President Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, said: ‘This is the best and safest place for them to be.’

May 26, 2026

Gov. Jim Pillen spoke at Friday's press conference to give update on the guests in the National Quarantine Unit at UNMC, along with NU President Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, at left, and Michael Wadman, MD, medical director of the National Quarantine Unit.

Dr. Mannon honored by National Kidney Foundation

The Excellence in Kidney Transplantation Award recognizes Dr. Mannon’s achievements throughout her career. 

May 22, 2026

Roslyn B. Mannon, MD

Quan Ly, MD, named to ACS workforce group

Dr. Ly joins the ACS Inclusive Excellence Collaborative Advocacy & Surgical Workforce Group.

May 14, 2026

Quan Ly, MD

Dr. Mannon honored by National Kidney Foundation

Excellence in Kidney Transplantation Award recognizes Dr. Mannon’s achievements throughout the course of her career. 

May 14, 2026

Roslyn B. Mannon, MD

New grad excited to join U.S. Navy dental corps

Commitment to service drew Preston MacDonald to both dentistry and the U.S. Navy.

May 14, 2026

Lt. Preston MacDonald, DDS, is looking forward to being "part of something bigger" as a Navy dentist.

Convocation the threshold of new chapter for 2026 grads

Class of 2026 celebrated at third annual UNMC College of Dentistry event.

May 14, 2026

UNMC College of Dentistry Dean Gerard Kugel, DMD, PhD, said the college's third annual convocation had a family feel.

SADHA puts grant toward improving UNL oral health

The grant was the organization’s first, and SADHA at UNMC joined a University of Nebraska-Lincoln outreach event.

May 14, 2026

UNMC dental hygienist students Cori Combs, Addison Knoll and Hannah Parsley were among SADHA members who used grant funds to help educate UNL students on oral health.

Graduate Medical Education Research Symposium is Tuesday

The eighth annual event, to be held in the Truhlsen Campus Events Center, will showcase the research of UNMC’s residents and fellows.

May 10, 2026

Graduate students stand at attention to listen to a presentation during the 6th Annual Graduate Medical Education Research Symposium held in the Truhlsen Events Center, Michael F. Sorrell Center for Health Science Education.

UNMC medical student selected for global health media fellowship

Omar Ceesay will spend a semester at Stanford University’s journalism program before interning at CNN.

May 8, 2026

Omar Ceesay