John Keenan UNMC strategic communications

Remembering dentistry’s Joan Sivers, DDS

Visitation and funeral services will be Tuesday and Wednesday for Dr. Sivers, who served more than 37 years at UNMC.

Feb 9, 2026

Joan Sivers, DDS

New format, partners for Children’s Dental Day

The UNMC College of Dentistry will partner with community clinics to expand outreach to children, build dental homes.

Feb 4, 2026

A pediatric dental patient receives care at a Children's Dental Day event.

Dr. Sasse brings ambition, understanding to wellness role

Kelsey Sasse, DDS, has embraced her role as the college’s director of student success and wellness.

Feb 4, 2026

Kelsey Sasse, DDS, sits in the UNMC College of Dentistry's new wellness lounge.

Sen. Quick tours college, discusses state’s dental needs

Nebraska State Sen. Dan Quick is a member of the Nebraska Health and Human Services Committee.

Feb 4, 2026

From left, Nebraska State Sen. Dan Quick and UNMC College of Dentistry Dean Gerard Kugel, DMD, PhD

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.