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Annual faculty awards: Lisa Rucks, PhD

Dr. Rucks is a professor in the UNMC Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology.

Apr 7, 2026

Lisa Rucks, PhD

Annual faculty awards: Tiffany Moore, PhD

Dr. Moore is an associate professor in the UNMC College of Nursing.

Apr 6, 2026

Tiffany Moore, PhD

Wittson Hall entrance to close

Walking detour signs will be posted, as the entrance will remain closed until September during 42nd Street construction.

Apr 2, 2026

Wittson Hall exterior photo

Date approaching to fully enact digital accessibility changes

UNMC has been remediating existing digital content, and new federal rules will become the standard going forward on April 24.

Apr 1, 2026

Illuminated keyboard with a labeled key - Accessibility

Video highlights: UNMC Match Day 2026

The annual ceremony marks a milestone for UNMC’s medical students. See this video for more from the day’s events.

Mar 31, 2026

A photo of the Match Day 2026 map at UNMC's annual Match Day event, where med students placed pins (shown here) on the map where their residencies will be located.

UNMC blood drive scheduled for April 9

The Nebraska Community Blood Bank bloodmobile will be at the Hope Tower Circle, located near 40th Street and Dewey Avenue.

Mar 31, 2026

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Monthlong NE SciFest 2026 events kick off April 1

Science- and technology-related activities for every age and interest will be offered throughout the month.

Mar 30, 2026

Young science fans attend the 2025 NE SciFest Public Science Expo. This year, the free public expo will be held on April 18 at The Durham Museum from 9 a.m. to noon.

Deborah Hawkins retiring after 25 years at UNMC

Hawkins, who has been with the UNMC Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research since 2007, will have a retirement tea on Monday.

Mar 27, 2026

Deborah Hawkins

Research Town Hall today to focus on IT and data

Researchers can hear from Michael Hasselberg, PhD, the med center’s new chief transformation and digital officer.

Mar 25, 2026

Michael Hasselberg, PhD

 124 UNMC medical students learned residency assignments on Match Day

Thirty-four percent of UNMC medical students are staying in Nebraska for their training.

Mar 24, 2026

Senior medical students write their match locations on signs at UNMC's 2026 Match Day.