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Dr. Sutera honored as pharmacy’s distinguished teacher

The annual award was presented at the UNMC College of Pharmacy’s fall honors.

Nov 2, 2026

UNMC College of Pharmacy P4 class president Anders Freeland, left, presented Nate Sutera, PharmD, with the college's Distinguished Teacher of the Year Award.

Mike Rosenthal, DSc, named physical therapy director

The appointment in the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions is effective Dec. 1.

Oct 23, 2026

Mike Rosenthal, DSc

GSA president to build strong student community

Ridhi Bhola aims to create ‘a big umbrella’ for grad students across UNMC.

Oct 22, 2026

Ridhi Bhola, Graduate Student Association president

UNMC, public health officials exploring West Nile virus

Mosquito-borne disease has become surprisingly common in Nebraska.

Oct 22, 2026

From left, David Brett-Major, MD, Jana Broadhurst, MD, PhD, UNMC MD-PhD student Sarah Uhm, UNMC PhD student Del Dsouza and Dylan George, PhD, joined "mosquito" Megan Barhafer, community health planner supervisor, Panhandle Public Health District, at a research/outreach station at the Box Butte County Fair this summer.

Dr. Vacek: private practice experience a boon in new role

New assistant dean of clinics hopes to prepare future dentists, having “been there and done that.”

Oct 15, 2026

Craig Vacek, DDS.

Danielle Turnipseed, JD, of AAMC to give Bartee Lecture

UNMC’s Don Coulter, MD, also will receive award at Oct. 27 event.

Oct 9, 2026

Danielle Turnipseed

Kristen Cook, PharmD, in new college leadership role

In September, Dr. Cook was appointed dean for academic affairs at the UNMC College of Pharmacy.

Oct 8, 2026

Kristen Cook, PharmD

Dr. Abdulmalik earns first independent grant

Her study on a potential bioelectroceutical platform to stimulate alveolar bone regeneration has been funded by the NIH.

Sep 8, 2026

Sama Abdulmalik, PhD.

UNMC enrollment rises for 26th straight year

More than 75% of UNMC’s students come from Nebraska.

Sep 8, 2026

UNMC sigh at 42nd and Emile

White Coat ceremony a hit at the Orpheum

Family, friends and faculty on hand as 153 students officially enter the medical profession.

Sep 8, 2026

UNMC College of Medicine Dean Bradley Britigan, MD, speaks at the podium during the college's 2026 White Coat Ceremony.