Kalani Simpson UNMC strategic communications

Speaker urges class of 2025 to build a better world

UNMC Graduate Studies honored more than 80 soon-to-be graduates who were about to earn graduate certificates, master’s degrees, Master of Science degrees and Doctor of Philosophy degrees at its 2025 spring honors convocation May 9. The class of 2025 had these credentials officially conferred upon them the following day at UNMC’s Omaha spring commencement. Click […]

Jun 5, 2025

Hooding is a proud moment for mentors as well as graduates like George Johnson, PhD.

Progress through pain

Rheumatology professor Kaleb Michaud, PhD, has lived the very conditions he’s become an expert in.

May 30, 2025

Kaleb Michaud, PhD

Big Grove brings coffee shop to EDGE District

The award-winning Iowa brewery has started offering coffee service, pastries, meeting space and introductory med center discounts.

May 27, 2025

Big Grove Brewery is located on the north side of the Catalyst building in the EDGE District just across Saddle Creek Road from UNMC.

Lydia Fritsche, PharmD, honored as student pharmacist of the year

Dr. Fritsche graduated from the UNMC College of Pharmacy in May.

May 20, 2025

Lydia Fritsche, PharmD

College held convocation ahead of commencement

The annual event was held May 8 at the Holland Performing Arts Center.

May 13, 2025

UNMC College of Medicine Dean Bradley Britigan addresses the crowd at the event.

O’Neil retiring after a ‘great adventure’ in allied health

Pat O’Neil, who served 19 years at the med center, will have a retirement celebration on Wednesday, May 14.

May 12, 2025

Pat O’Neil

UNMC program coordinator highlights a special case

The UNMC College of Allied Health Professions’ Emily Wiley presents on her expertise in canine hemophilia and Walter.

Apr 22, 2025

Emily Wiley

Pharmacy students get a lesson in ‘living with diabetes’

The experiential learning emphasis in a UNMC College of Pharmacy elective teaches students about more than blood sugar.

Apr 16, 2025

Pharmacy students Anna Ingamells and Kenadie Janulewicz apply continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) as part of a "Living with Diabetes" experiential learning initiative.

Emergency Nurse Practitioner certificate program approved

The UNMC program aims to alleviate the critical shortage of emergency care providers throughout the state.

Apr 11, 2025

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

Gary Yee, PharmD, retires with an impact on UNMC, pharmacy

Dr. Yee has become emeritus professor of pharmacy practice and science after a 26-year career at UNMC.

Apr 1, 2025

Gary Yee (at right), PharmD, now emeritus professor of pharmacy practice and science, with Don Klepser, PhD, interim dean of the UNMC College of Pharmacy