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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

UNMC College of Nursing continues building pathways to the profession

Dean Lepaine Sharp-McHenry, DNP, signed the college’s latest memorandum of understanding with McCook Public Schools.

May 6, 2026

Lepaine Sharp McHenry, DNP, dean of the UNMC College of Nursing

Graduate Medical Education Research Symposium set for May 12

The eighth annual event will showcase the research of UNMC’s residents and fellows.

Apr 23, 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.

AAMC president delivers message of hope, determination amid change

David Skorton, MD, of the Association of American of Medical Colleges, delivered the 36th John S. Latta Lecture at UNMC.

Apr 22, 2026

David Skorton, MD, president and CEO of the Association of American Medical Colleges, delivers the UNMC College of Medicine Alumni Council’s 36th John S. Latta Lecture on April 9.

New mural provides eye-catching historical context

Images, QR code provide information on the UNMC College of Dentistry’s evolution.

Apr 22, 2026

Emily Gish, who spearheaded the project, in front of the new UNMC College of Dentistry mural, on display in the patient waiting area at the college

Dr. Davies updates campus happenings, new process initiative

Read about updates on the Better Processes Initiative, the budget, today’s UNMC AI in Health Conference and more.

Apr 21, 2026

UNMC Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD

UNMC resident’s rotation in India proves eye-opening

Rachael Newton, MD, a general surgery resident at UNMC, served a four-week rotation in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.

Apr 21, 2026

At right, Rachael Newton, MD, a general surgery resident at UNMC, with Dr. Nisha Hariharan, a consultant and breast oncoplastic surgeon with Basavatarakam Indo-American Cancer Hospital in Hyderabad.