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Dr. Erickson to take new continuing education role

Alan Erickson, MD, named associate dean of continuing medical education.

Jun 23, 2026

Alan Erickson, MD

Mello finishes term as AAMC steering committee chair

UNMC Catherine Mello chaired the AAMC steering committee for the Group on Institutional Advcancement.

Jun 23, 2026

Catherine Mello

H. Dele Davies, MD, appointed ninth chancellor of UNMC

Dr. Davies’ appointment, which will take effect July 1, was approved by the NU Board of Regents at its June 18 meeting.

Jun 18, 2026

H. Dele Davies, MD

Retirement reception set for Wallace Thoreson, PhD

The event will celebrate more than 30 years of Dr. Thoreson’s impact, in his work and in ‘lifting up’ his students and colleagues.

Jun 16, 2026

Wallace Thoreson, PhD

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.