UNMC strategic communications

Ag safety and health center at UNMC welcomes new director

Following the retirement of founding director Risto Rautiainen, PhD, Matthew Nonnenmann, PhD, is the new Central States Center for Ag Safety and Health director.

Jul 24, 2026

Matthew Nonnenmann, PhD

UNMC achievements, July 24, 2026

Notes on a faculty fellowship in dentistry, a research award and a keynote at a regional symposium.

Jul 24, 2026

Richard Bokemper, DDS

Abbey Lowe, PhD, selected to serve as NATO expert

Dr. Lowe is an expert in the intersection of ethics, health policy and health security, and will advise NATO in those areas.

Jul 23, 2026

Abigail Lowe, PhD

EDGE District event spaces available to UNMC community

The available spaces, located within the Catalyst building, offer modern, flexible environments at a discount to UNMC and Nebraska Medicine departments.

Jul 22, 2026

A sign marking the EDGE District

NE-INBRE spotlight: Meet scholar Mollie Nielsen of UNO

The UNO student hopes to learn more about immunology this summer.

Jul 15, 2026

Mollie Nielsen

NE-INBRE spotlight: Meet scholar Ian Susa of Doane University

The Doane University student enjoys science because ‘it forces you to think outside the box.’

Jul 15, 2026

Ian Susa

iEXCEL earns five-year ACS-AEI reaccreditation 

The designation from the American College of Surgeons Comprehensive Accredited Education Institute marks a significant milestone for iEXCEL.

Jul 15, 2026

Fourth-year medical students take part in a surgery boot camp as a final prep before they move on to their residencies. Part of the two-week camp is working in the simulation labs at the Davis Global Center.

Construction work to close section of 42nd Street

The southbound lane of 42nd Street will be affected between Leavenworth and Emile Streets.

Jul 15, 2026

traffic safety roadwork signs and light

Retirement event for Peter Iwen, PhD, is Friday

Dr. Iwen, who joined UNMC in 1978, served on the faculty and as director of the Nebraska Public Health Laboratory.

Jul 9, 2026

Peter Iwen, PhD

UNMC highlights 250 years of America’s independence

As part of UNMC’s recognition, the McGoogan Library is hosting its new historical exhibit, ‘From Colony to Country.’

Jul 2, 2026

Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, gives remarks at UNMC's event to celebrate America's 250 years of independence.