John Keenan

Dean’s message: A circle of distinction

Annual Circle of Distinction event allows us to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of our UNMC faculty.

Oct 8, 2026

Bradley Britigan, MD, dean of the UNMC College of Medicine

Decade-long partnership brings UAV student cohort to UNMC

Four students from Universidad Anáhuac Veracruz participated at a one-month immersion program in family medicine on the Omaha campus.

Oct 8, 2026

From left, UAV students Verónica Dinora Duarte Ruíz, Cristhian Rafael Jácome Parada, Andrea Sánchez Yáñez and Dulce María Sangabriel Galindo pose at the stethoscope sculpture in front of the Sorrell Center in Omaha.

Medical student of the month: Cordelia Harbison

Harbison, class of 2030, is a graduate of the University of Nebraska at Kearney, where she majored in health science.

Oct 8, 2026

Cordelia Harbison stands in front of the Orpheum Theater after the 2026 White Coat Ceremony.

Medical research highlights, October 2026

The UNMC College of Medicine recently received grants and awards representing more than $15 million in new funding.

Oct 8, 2026

Stacy Gilk, PhD

Search committee set for new college of medicine dean

James Armitage, MD, will chair a committee featuring university and community leaders.

Oct 8, 2026

James Armitage, MD

New Investigator: Pengwei Zhang, PhD

Dr. Zhang is an assistant professor, UNMC Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, UNMC College of Medicine.

Oct 8, 2026

Pengwei Zhang, PhD.…

Forum Oct. 13 marks Chancellor Davies’ first 100 days

UNMC Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, will discuss his vision for UNMC moving forward.

Oct 8, 2026

UNMC Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD

Kristen Cook, PharmD, in new college leadership role

In September, Dr. Cook was appointed dean for academic affairs at the UNMC College of Pharmacy.

Oct 8, 2026

Kristen Cook, PharmD

UNMC, Nebraska Extension strengthen collaboration

Husker Harvest Day event featured discussions on water quality and health.

Oct 8, 2026

From left, Nebraska Extension's Becky Schuerman and UNMC Water, Climate and Health Program's Taylor Dahl met with the community at Husker Harvest Days.

Project aims to improve Nebraska maternal, neonatal health outcomes

Ann Anderson-Berry, MD, PhD, and her team are leading an ambitious statewide effort.

Oct 7, 2026

Ann Anderson Berry, MD, PhD