Kalani Simpson UNMC strategic communications

More than a promise: UNMC supports employees in the guard, reserve

One allied health supervisor received two special honors for supporting her colleague who serves in the Nebraska Air National Guard.

Nov 11, 2025

From left, Col. Kipper Hesse, wing commander of the 155th Air Refueling Wing, Nebraska Air National Guard, poses with Maggie Winnicki and Perris Scott, of the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions. Scott also serves as a first sergeant in the Nebraska Air National Guard.

Successful 25-year NE-INBRE has more work ahead

The National Institutes of Health has renewed the collaborative research program for the next six years.

Nov 10, 2025

Paul Sorgen, PhD

First pharmacy students in Kearney mark proud milestone

Catching up with the first cohort of the UNMC College of Pharmacy’s class at UNMC’s Kearney campus.

Nov 7, 2025

UNMC College of Pharmacy associate dean, Kearney, Linda Sobeski, PharmD, left, and interim dean of pharmacy Don Klepser, PhD, right, pose with the inaugural class of UNMC pharmacy students at Kearney: front row from left, Vance Sayer, Brianna Plaster, Megan Lukert, Ella Johnson. Back row, Brady Spotanski, Carter Schultz, Kiernan Bierman, Bethany Smallwood, Lexi Bode.

Career achievement: Jonathan Vennerstrom, PhD

Dr. Vennerstrom, a professor of pharmaceutical sciences, stands out for his impactful research career at UNMC.

Nov 4, 2025

Jonathan Vennerstrom, PhD

Backstage Pass event to highlight health professions

The popular event, set for Wednesday, this year is adding the UNMC College of Pharmacy to its lineup.

Nov 4, 2025

Kaitlyn Uwazarike, DPT, checks grip strength at the Physical Therapy booth at a previous Backstage Pass event.

How did you get that fellowship? One success story

Abigail Hall is a PhD student studying Staphylococcus aureus in the lab of Vinai Thomas, PhD, associate professor of pathology, microbiology and immunology. She recently earned a one-year predoctoral fellowship from the American Heart Association. Let’s talk to her about how she earned this award and what receiving such a fellowship means to her career. […]

Oct 10, 2025

PhD student Abigail Hall

UNMC-Streck partnership win-win grad studies alum says

When a top biotechnology company is located within a few miles of a leading academic medical center with a robust research portfolio – chock full of rising, ambitious graduate students – it only makes sense to strike up a series of win-win partnerships. So says Chris Connelly, PhD, director of business segment, molecular, at Streck, […]

Oct 10, 2025

Chris Connelly, PhD

A vision to honor UNMC’s James Armitage, MD

With generous support from donors, the NU Foundation hopes to endow the James O. Armitage, MD, Chair in Hematological Malignancies.

Oct 7, 2025

James Armitage, MD

Dr. O’Dell stepping aside as rheumatology chief

The division chief for 35 years, James O’Dell, MD, will continue to serve as professor of internal medicine.

Oct 2, 2025

James O’Dell, MD

Dr. Hopkins appointed chair of pharmaceutical sciences

Corey Hopkins, PhD, brings more than 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry and academic drug discovery.

Sep 29, 2025

Corey Hopkins, PhD