Karen Burbach UNMC public relations

April 10 Spirit Day to feature fire dance

Learn about UNMC’s Spring Fling event and watch a video of UNMC’s Ken Hill, who will bring his fire-spinning talents to campus during the event.

Apr 3, 2012

University projects receive first-round approval

The legislature has given first-round approval to the appropriations committee’s budget bill, which includes funding for three projects in the University of Nebraska’s “Building a Healthier Nebraska” initiative.

Mar 15, 2012

Proposals address state’s challenges

Four proposed university projects have the potential to grow Nebraska’s economy, meet workforce needs and improve the health and well-being of people across the state.

Feb 6, 2012

Legislature to hear testimony for university projects

In the coming weeks, the Nebraska Legislature’s Appropriations Committee will debate its preliminary budget recommendations and possible support of four University of Nebraska projects.

Feb 1, 2012

New Lincoln nursing building a key to addressing shortage

The Lincoln Division of the UNMC College of Nursing turns away large numbers of qualified applicants each year because of inadequate facilities. That would change with the construction of a new facility on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln East Campus.

Jan 19, 2012

Facility would let UNMC expand central Nebraska presence

A proposed new facility at UNMC’s Kearney division is the next step to address workforce shortages in nursing and the allied health professions.

Jan 19, 2012

Spirit Week 2011 – A vital celebration

In appreciation of the vital work you do, UNMC employees and students are invited to join us Dec. 5-9 for the second annual Spirit Week celebration.

Nov 28, 2011

Clinical trial examines protein’s role in Alzheimer’s

UNMC is one of 20 sites across the country participating in a clinical research trial to determine whether an investigational medication reduces the amount of amyloid in the brain of those with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease.

Nov 21, 2011

Medical treatment close to home

Learn about a UNMC Eppley Cancer Center effort to bring clinical trials to patients throughout the state.

Nov 2, 2011

Back to prevention — the push for primary care

Americans spend more on health care
than any other country in the world. Yet, we don’t live longer and we die more often from heart disease, stroke, cancer and diabetes.

Oct 25, 2011