Kalani Simpson UNMC strategic communications

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.

Retirement reception for Dr. Meyer is June 25

Kyle Meyer, PhD, led the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions for 20 years and was its founding dean.

Jun 17, 2026

Kyle Meyer, PhD

Nicki Simmons retires from CAHP after 30 years

A retirement celebration event, open to the campus. is set for 2 p.m. June 9.

Jun 4, 2026

Nicki Simmons

Meet the Kearney trailblazers

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

Jun 1, 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.

Dr. Davies highlights med center’s role addressing hantavirus outbreak

At his monthly forum, Dr. Davies talked with UNMC’s Angela Hewlett, MD, and Michael Wadman, MD, medical directors for the biocontainment and quarantine units.

May 14, 2026

From left are Angela Hewlett, MD, medical director of the Nebraska Biocontainment Unit, UNMC Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, and Michael Wadman, MD, medical director of the National Quarantine Unit.

16 U.S. citizens safely repatriated to UNMC, Nebraska Medicine

UNMC and Nebraska Medicine’s world-class experts and facilities step forward once again, this time to face the Hantavirus threat.

May 11, 2026

Michael Wadman, MD, medical director of the National Quarantine Unit speaks at a press conference that was held Monday, May 11, 2026, at the Davis Global Center to give an update on the 16 passengers from the Hondius cruise ship who were moved to the quarantine and biocontainment units at UNMC.

New dentistry leaders appointed heading into next academic year

The new appointments for Amy Killeen, DDS; Julie Marshall, DDS; Upoma Guha; and Nancy Adams, PhD, are effective July 1.

May 10, 2026

Clockwise from top left, Amy Killeen, DDS; Julie Marshall, DDS; Upoma Guha; and Nancy Adams, PhD, have been named to new leadership roles in the college.