John Keenan

Dental college graduate, veteran lived life of service

After a recent trip to Arlington National Cemetery, a university leader reflected on the impact of his uncle’s life of service.

Nov 10, 2025

Frank J. "Jim" Kratochvil, DDS

Dr. Kugel congratulates faculty on new appointments

Megan Christiansen is awarded Dixon Fellowship, and Sangamesh Kumbar, PhD, is named Weeth Professor of Dental Research.

Nov 10, 2025

Megan Christiansen and Sangamesh Gurappa Kumbar, PhD

Dr. Sestak’s research honored at AAP meeting

Kylie Sestak, DDS, explored MMP enzyme levels in patients with both periodontitis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Nov 10, 2025

Kylie Sestak, DDS, with mentor Jeffrey Payne, DDS, at the AAP meeting

Accessible Trunk or Treat event at college a hit

Approximately 150 families attended the accessible event hosted by the college and the Student Alliance for People of All Abilities.

Nov 10, 2025

UNMC College of Dentistry students and families, such as these two masked heroes (dental student Grace Boski and her wife, Kaydence Boski) turned out to provide treats to children facing accessibility or mobility challenges and their families.

College takes part in statewide VETMOM clinic

More than 50 faculty, students and staff took part in the effort to provide oral health care to veterans.

Oct 24, 2025

Dental hygiene students Juan Cervantes, Fatima Anguiano, Baili Kumpf and Grace Ehly prepare for patients to arrive at the event.

College participates in Project Connect-Lincoln

Event provided support for individuals and families in need.

Oct 23, 2025

Dental students Payton Alber, Kesean Bundy, Erin Alexander and Maryssa Lira attended the Project Connect-Lincoln event on Oct. 8.

Dr. Sweasy to lead national effort tackling rural cancer as new AACI president

Joann Sweasy, PhD, became president of the Association of American Cancer Institutes on Oct. 21.

Oct 22, 2025

Joann Sweasy, PhD, director of the National Cancer Institute-designated Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center and president of the American Association of Cancer Institutes

UNMC nursing innovation launches nationally

A digital platform years in the making, created through a collaboration between the UNMC College of Nursing, UNeMed, UNeTech and Nebraska Medicine, will position UNMC at the forefront of health care innovation, its creators said. Familyroom.health now is scaling nationally to support families during critical care crises.      Twelve years ago, Breanna Hetland, PhD, then a […]

Oct 21, 2025

Breanna Hetland, PhD

UNMC nursing innovation launches nationally

Familyroom.health is a digital platform designed to support families of ICU patients.

Oct 21, 2025

Breanna Hetland, PhD

Tuesday event will celebrate transplant program teams

The celebration of these colleagues’ impact also will include a short documentary.

Oct 20, 2025

A short documentary, highlighting the coordinated care of organ donation, will be shown at the event.