Jeffrey Robb

Nebraska Science Festival, public expo return for 2026

The monthlong festival, presented by UNMC, will run throughout April with a series of science and technology-related activities.

Jan 30, 2026

The NESciFest's Public Science Expo will be held at The Durham Museum on April 18.

UNMC Department of Pediatrics releases annual report

The report showcases achievements in specialty medicine, data innovation, patient care, community engagement and more.

Jan 30, 2026

Kari Simonsen, MD, chair of the UNMC Department of Pediatrics

Public health launches ‘Omaha Checkup’ film series

The events use film to foster a discussion around the forces that shape public health.

Jan 30, 2026

Image that says The Omaha Checkup with rolls of film along the sides

Street construction updates around the med center

A new detour will be in effect for one week starting Monday.

Jan 30, 2026

traffic safety roadwork signs and light

Leaders address path forward in Nebraska Medicine governance

H. Dele Davies, MD, held a special forum Tuesday with Nebraska Medicine CEO Michael Ash, MD, and Clarkson Regional Health Services’ CEO Bill Lydiatt, MD.

Jan 29, 2026

Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, Nebraska Medicine CEO Michael Ash, MD, and Clarkson Regional Health Services’ CEO Bill Lydiatt, MD

Sen. Fischer tours biocontainment transports at UNMC

U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer visited UNMC on Nov. 12 to get an up-close look at the systems housed at the med center.

Jan 29, 2026

At her UNMC visit in November, U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer was accompanied by Col. Elizabeth Schnaubelt, MD, director of C-STARS Omaha.

Spring learning courses open from ‘The Pulse’

Explore the spring sessions designed to support professional growth.

Jan 29, 2026

Janell Petersen, national consulting director with Ability Tree, will be the presenter at a Feb. 3 session of The Pulse learning series.

Cook, learn and connect: Keep Calm and Cook On 4

The engaging, live cooking demonstrations offer employees a chance to sharpen their culinary skills.

Jan 28, 2026

Logo with a chef's hat that says Keep Calm and Cook On

New faculty spotlight: Carlos Fernández-Peña, PhD

Dr. Fernández-Peña is an assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Neurological Sciences.

Jan 28, 2026

Carlos Fernández-Peña, PhD

Nursing climbs up rankings for its MSN program

The UNMC College of Nursing program ranked 41st in the U.S. News and World Report rankings of top online programs.

Jan 27, 2026

UNMC College of Nursing Dean Lepaine Sharp-McHenry, DNP