Karen Burbach UNMC strategic communications

New UNMC Faculty Senate leaders for 2026-27

Senate serves as ‘the voice of the faculty with the administration.’

Aug 27, 2026

The UNMC Faculty Senate officers include, clockwise from top left, Paul Fey, PhD, Brian Maass, Nicholas Woods, PhD, and Jordan Warchol, MD.

Benson Edagwa, PhD, is Presidental Excellence Award winner

Dr. Edagwa received the Faculty IP Innovation and Commercialization Award at the Aug. 13 Board of Regents meeting.

Aug 20, 2026

Benson Edagwa, PhD

Jane Meza, PhD, will hold campus forum on Aug. 24

Dr. Meza will speak to the UNMC community as she is considered for the permanent role of vice chancellor for academic affairs.

Aug 17, 2026

Jane Meza, PhD

Chancellor: Budget challenges call for innovative thinking

At August forum, Dr. Davies said university will aim to be more efficient and effective while exploring new revenue sources.

Aug 13, 2026

UNMC Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD

All-campus forum set for noon today

UNMC Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, and guests will discuss the university’s budget and planning processes.

Aug 11, 2026

UNMC Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD

All-campus forum set for Aug. 11

UNMC Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, and guests will discuss the university’s budget and planning processes.

Aug 6, 2026

UNMC Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD

Ronnie Powell remembered for winning smile, work ethic

Services for Powell, known as the ‘mayor of the med center,’ are set for Aug. 6 and 7.

Jul 30, 2026

Ronnie Powell

Search underway for next graduate studies dean

The search committee will identify the best leader within NU to advance UNMC Graduate Studies’ mission and vision.

Jul 21, 2026

UNMC Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD

Reminder: Ribbon cutting for UNMC Residences is today

Faculty, staff and students are invited to attend the 11 a.m. event, and will be able to walk through on self-guided tours.

Jul 17, 2026

An image rendering of the new UNMC Residences

Ribbon cutting is Friday for UNMC Residences

Faculty, staff and students are invited to attend the 11 a.m. event, and will be able to walk through on self-guided tours.

Jul 16, 2026

An image rendering of the new UNMC Residences