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John Keenan

UNMC alum lends her voice to virtual ceremonies

Cacey Vavra has sung the national anthem at a number of UNMC commencement ceremonies.

May 12, 2020

Cacey Vavra performing the national anthem during this year's virtual commencement ceremonies.

Survey explores transition to online learning

Survey seeks feedback on any challenges, concerns or positive aspects of shift.

May 12, 2020

Dr. Franz and team get Scientist Development Award

Award supports internal medicine faculty making the transition from fellowship training into initial academic appointments at UNMC.

May 11, 2020

Douglas Franz, M.D.

Helmsley Charitable Trust gift to impact cardiac care across state

Grant of $1.5 million will provide emergency cardiac care equipment, emergency medical training.

May 11, 2020

UNMC was able to purchase 100 mechanical cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) devices and distribute them to more than 20 hospitals across Nebraska and in part of eastern Iowa.

Olson Brown Bag will discuss marijuana usage

Amie Hollard, M.D., will speak on the topic “Marijuana: Is it Medicine?”

May 11, 2020

Amie Hollard, M.D., assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Obstetrics/Gynecology

University develops pandemic recovery guide for higher ed institutions

Higher Education COVID-19 Pandemic Recovery Guide will be available to institutions across the country.

May 11, 2020

Ted Carter, president of the University of Nebraska

Questions with Chancellor Gold

What is the likelihood that we will have sports this coming fall and winter?

May 11, 2020

Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., chancellor of UNMC and the University of Nebraska at Omaha

Faculty, students rise to challenge of online curriculum

Spring curriculum also included a community service aspect.

May 9, 2020

Kelly Caverzagie, M.D., associate dean for educational strategy

UNMC’s Gold Humanism Honor Society is ‘exemplary’

UNMC’s chapter singled out for ‘extraordinary contributions to humanism in health care.’

May 9, 2020

Members of the 2019 Gold Humanism Honor Society.

Research highlights

Faculty received 12 grant awards representing $6.1 million in new funding during the month of April.

May 9, 2020

Tony Wilson, Ph.D.