John Keenan

AOA inducts 48 new UNMC student, resident and faculty members

The May 6 event was the 112th induction for the University of Nebraska Alpha Omega Alpha Chapter.

May 14, 2026

rom left, guest lecturer David Wofsy, MD, and outgoing AOA President Jamal Salaymeh, MD.

UNMC College of Medicine names three new academic leaders

Amy Cutright, MD, Aleisha Nabower, MD, and Chelsea Navarette, MD, will assume new roles on July 1.

May 14, 2026

From left, Amy Cutright, MD, Chelsea Navarette, MD, and Aleisha Nabower, MD

Jasmine Marcelin, MD, and Sarosh Rana, MD, named ELAM fellows

They are among 99 ELAM fellows selected nationally from academic health centers across North America.

May 14, 2026

From left, Sarosh Rana, MD, and Jasmine Marcelin, MD

Medical research highlights, May 2026

The UNMC College of Medicine recently received grants and awards representing more than $5.6 million in new funding.

May 14, 2026

Sias Scherger, MD

Dr. Mannon honored by National Kidney Foundation

Excellence in Kidney Transplantation Award recognizes Dr. Mannon’s achievements throughout the course of her career. 

May 14, 2026

Roslyn B. Mannon, MD

UNMC researchers identify new mechanism behind glaucoma

Study shows genetic mutation may affect glaucoma patients with near-normal eye pressure.

May 14, 2026

Iqbal Ahmad, PhD

Inaugural Medical Education Awards announced

New awards recognize faculty whose dedication to teaching, mentorship and innovation continues to shape the future of medicine.

May 14, 2026

Karen Carlson, MD, and Kimberly Latacha, PhD

New dentistry leaders appointed heading into next academic year

The new appointments for Amy Killeen, DDS; Julie Marshall, DDS; Upoma Guha; and Nancy Adams, PhD, are effective July 1.

May 10, 2026

Clockwise from top left, Amy Killeen, DDS; Julie Marshall, DDS; Upoma Guha; and Nancy Adams, PhD, have been named to new leadership roles in the college.

BHECN releases 2026 Behavioral Health Workforce Capacity Report

Report sees growth in Nebraska’s behavioral health workforce and its impact.

May 4, 2026

Marley Doyle, MD, director of the Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska

New mural provides eye-catching historical context

Images, QR code provide information on the UNMC College of Dentistry’s evolution.

Apr 22, 2026

Emily Gish, who spearheaded the project, in front of the new UNMC College of Dentistry mural, on display in the patient waiting area at the college