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Dr. Davies outlines his five-point vision as chancellor

UNMC Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, discussed his priorities for the institution at his first all-campus forum since becoming the medical center’s ninth chancellor July 1.

Jul 10, 2026

UNMC Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD

Focusing on the future of the UNMC College of Pharmacy

Don Klepser, PhD, who has been dean of the college for six months, talks about his goals and moving forward as a college.

Jul 9, 2026

Don Klepser, PhD, dean of the UNMC College of Pharmacy

UNMC researcher publishes hantavirus review article

Pharmacology and experimental neuroscience’s Prasanta Dash, PhD, published the article in NeuroImmune Pharmacology and Therapeutics.

Jul 8, 2026

Prasanta Dash, PhD

Continuing allied health’s momentum while facing changing realities

Tammy Webster, PhD, talks about elevating to the role of dean of the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions.

Jul 7, 2026

Tammy Webster, PhD, dean of the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions

UNMC team studying neuroinflammation in people with HIV

Researchers received a five-year, $2.8 million R01 grant from the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute on Drug Abuse.

Jun 30, 2026

Shilpa Buch, PhD, and Palsamy Periyasamy, PhD

Meet the trailblazers in UNMC’s Kearney PharmD program

As UNMC expands its health science education programs in Kearney, nine students make up the first PharmD class there.

Jun 24, 2026

UNMC pharmacy students in Kearney and Omaha participate in a blend of in-person and virtual instruction designed to ensure a consistent educational experience across campuses.

Responsible, not reflexive: one professor’s approach to AI in the classroom

Jordan Rowley, PhD, discusses how he incorporates AI capably and responsibly into his graduate teaching.

Jun 22, 2026

Jordan Rowley, PhD

UNMC team publishes review article on hantavirus

The UNMC Department of Pharmacology and Experimental Neuroscience team published the article in Current Opinion in Immunology.

Jun 22, 2026

Siddappa Byrareddy, PhD

Students, alum team up for campus AI workshop

The Artificial Intelligence in Basic Research and Drug Development brought together trainees, faculty and industry experts.

Jun 18, 2026

Sterlena Taylor, PhD, head of the innovation lab at Novartis, gave the keynote address at the "Artificial Intelligence in Basic Research and Drug Development" workshop, held April 28-29.

College schedule remains hot, and cool, during summer months

College faculty, residents, students stay busy during June, July and August.

Jun 17, 2026

While summer remains a busy time for the UNMC College of Dentistry, thankfully cool summer treats are available right next door. From left, Jenna Hubacz, DDS, Dean Gerry Kugel, DMD, PhD, Greg Bennett, DMD, Jodi Isom and Jason Ott enjoy some ice cream from the UNL Dairy Store.