Kalani Simpson UNMC strategic communications

UNMC, GSA help Morton middle school students dream big

When Mr. Rodney – that’s Rodney Conyers Jr., youth development director of the Panther Pack, Morton Magnet Middle Boys & Girls Club — visited the Omaha Children’s Museum last summer, he noticed the idea of dress up was hugely impactful for kids. Putting on a uniform allowed them to dream even more deeply and immerse […]

Jan 19, 2026

Morton Magnet Middle School students in white lab coats were joined by Laiba Anwar, left, GSA vice president, Annant Kaur, GSA president, far right, and Karen Gould, PhD, in red shirt. In the back row are Stephanie Henderson, BGC director of the Morton Club, Morton principal Matt Williams, EdD, and Rodney Conyers Jr., youth development director of the Panther Pack.

Pharmacy, nursing students in Kearney join for vaccine clinics

The effort this fall marked the first interprofessional immunization clinics as UNMC expands on the Kearney campus.

Jan 7, 2026

UNMC health sciences students at Kearney teamed up to offer the first interprofessional student-run immunization clinics on the Kearney campus. From left are nursing students Kyra Kruse, Jenna Jakubowski, Vanessa Cardiel and Cody Swinarski, along with pharmacy students Kiernan Bierman and Brianna Plaster.

UNMC celebrates 427 graduates at Dec. 19 commencement

Eric Matteseon, MD, will receive honorary degree at Friday’s event.

Dec 16, 2025

Eric Matteson, MD

Eric Matteson, MD, to receive honorary UNMC degree

Dr. Matteson will be honored along with UNMC’s December graduates during Friday’s commencement ceremony.

Dec 16, 2025

Eric Matteson, MD

Jessica Downes, PharmD, named pharmacy practice vice chair

Dr. Downes, a clinical associate professor within the department, has been on faculty at UNMC for nearly a dozen years.

Dec 11, 2025

Jessica Downes, PharmD

Committee named in search for next allied health professions dean

Nursing Dean Lepaine Sharp-McHenry, DNP, will chair the group of leaders and stakeholders from on and off UNMC’s campuses.

Dec 9, 2025

Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, and UNMC College of Nursing Dean Lepaine Sharp-McHenry, DNP, who will chair the search committee

Ukrainian health care fellows visit UNMC

The Senator Ben Nelson Fellows are involved in an ongoing international exchange that spans more than a decade.

Nov 21, 2025

Visitors from Ukraine at the Davis Global Center

Dr. Sunagawa receives college’s Distinguished Teaching Award

Pharmacy students recognized Shawna Sunagawa, PharmD, for her enthusiasm and care for learners.

Nov 21, 2025

Shawnalyn Sunagawa, PharmD

Don Klepser, PhD, named dean of College of Pharmacy

Dr. Klepser wants to ‘see our college leading the way in transforming health – not just in Nebraska but across the globe.’

Nov 19, 2025

Donald Klepser, PhD

Doctor of Nutrition and Dietetics program leads the way

The UNMC College of Allied Health Professions program is the first nationally to be a candidacy for accreditation in the field.

Nov 18, 2025

Jana Ponce, PhD