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UNMC expands nursing partnerships in Kearney, Lexington

Agreements with Kearney, Lexington high schools continue building Nebraska nursing pipeline.

Oct 27, 2026

From left, Addisyn Rickard of Kearney Public Schools and Katherine Khayat and Taya Moseley of Kearney Catholic Schools signed “letters of intent” to enter the UNMC nursing program at the event.

Grad studies team helps students on path to degree

Samuel Rickert and Jamie Engelken aim to provide advice, support on academic journey.

Oct 22, 2026

Samuel Rickert and Jamie Engelken

Dr. Rupp honored with SHEA Senior Scholar Award

The award recognizes work in infection prevention/healthcare epidemiology.

Oct 22, 2026

Mark Rupp, MD

University leaders host Rep. Don Bacon to celebrate his support

The departing Nebraska congressman called a ‘stalwart champion’ for the university.

Oct 20, 2026

UNMC Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, left, and Chris Kratochvil, MD, vice chancellor for external relations for UNMC and vice president for external relations for the University of Nebraska System, gifted U.S. Rep Don Bacon, center, with a framed montage of photos of the congressman at various UNMC events.

Dental alumni event draws more than 250 guests

Weekend included ‘State of the College’ address and the induction of the class of 1976 into the Half Century Club.

Oct 15, 2026

More than 170 alumni attended the weekend event, with guests bringing the total attendance to more than 265.

Dr. Harn, dental museum, an alumni weekend tradition

The emeritus faculty member sets up part of one of the country’s biggest collections, as he has since 1977,

Oct 15, 2026

Stan Harn, PhD.

iEXCEL boosts 2026 statewide stroke conference

‘Future of Stroke Care’ again leveraged program’s simulation, communication technology to draw attendees across Nebraska.

Oct 15, 2026

Panelists could present to audiences at four locations statewide at the September event.

Project aims to improve Nebraska maternal, neonatal health outcomes

Ann Anderson-Berry, MD, PhD, and her team are leading an ambitious statewide effort.

Oct 7, 2026

Ann Anderson Berry, MD, PhD

Jenna Hesse, EdD, named NNA’s Nurse of the Year

Dr. Hesse is an assistant professor in the UNMC College of Nursing Northern Division.

Oct 2, 2026

Jenna Hesse, EdD

Universidad Anahuac leaders visit UNMC

The university, in Veracruz, Mexico, is celebrating a 10-year collaboration with UNMC.

Sep 29, 2026

Luis Linares Romero, PhD, chancellor of Universidad Anahuac, and H. Dele Davies, MD, chancellor of the University of Nebraska Medical Center