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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.

UNMC hosts America 250 event

The UNMC community enjoyed cookies at the Wigton Heritage Center.

Jun 30, 2026

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

Med center shuttle out of service this Friday

Friday, July 3, is the observed holiday for Independence Day for the University of Nebraska System.

Jun 30, 2026

A med center shuttle with sunlight over the top of the vehicle

UNMC announces spring 2026 dean’s list

List includes students enrolled in nursing, dentistry, pharmacy and allied health professions programs.

Jun 26, 2026

UNMC sign in front of the Michael F. Sorrell Center for Health Science Education, with the 42nd Street skywalk and Wittson Hall behind.

UNMC achievements, June 26, 2026

Kudos for the UNMC Division of Allergy and Immunology, Catherine Mello and Kendra Clark, PhD.

Jun 26, 2026

Sara May, MD

Remediation efforts continue at Wittson Hall

A water pipe broke during maintenance Tuesday, and Wittson’s fifth and sixth floors were most impacted.

Jun 23, 2026

Wittson Hall exterior photo

Regan Taylor, MD, named director of Phase 2

Dr. Taylor, a UNMC alumna, will begin her new role on July 1.

Jun 23, 2026

Regan Taylor, MD