Jeffrey Robb

UNMC’s NE SciFest spawns ‘incredible celebration of science’

Take a look at some of the scenes from around the popular month-long science festival, presented by UNMC.

May 20, 2026

More than 800 people attended the science expo at The Durham Museum on April 18 as part of the Nebraska Science Festival.

New faculty spotlight: Sicong Zhang, PhD

Dr. Zhang is an assistant professor with the Eppley Institute for Research in Cancer and Allied Diseases.

May 20, 2026

Sicong Zhang, PhD

Closed section of Emile Street reopens to traffic

Related work remains, and the entire 42nd Street project between Emile and Dewey Streets will conclude in September.

May 20, 2026

A newly rebuilt section of Emile Street on the UNMC Omaha campus between 41st and 42nd streets

Ars Technica on May 17

A revolutionary cancer treatment could transform autoimmune disease

May 19, 2026

Professional headshot of Matthew Lunning, DO

Celebrate UNMC employees with summer beats and cool treats

The next employee appreciation event will be held June 1 at the Ruth & Bill Scott Student Plaza.

May 19, 2026

Promotional graphic for UNMC Human Resources' Summer Beats & Cool Treats Employee Appreciation Celebration, with those words set around warm colors with musical notes and an image of a sun.

BHECN’s Ann Kraft retiring after 41 years at UNMC

Kraft’s far-reaching work has allowed her to experience all corners of UNMC’s Omaha campus and communities across Nebraska.

May 19, 2026

Ann Kraft

Events to promote Mental Health Awareness, AAPI Heritage months

One of the featured events is an address on AI by Ryan Lee, MD, chair of the UNMC Department of Radiology.

May 19, 2026

Ryan Lee, MD

News Channel Nebraska on May 14

UNK, UNMC celebrate opening of nation’s largest Rural Health Education Complex

May 18, 2026

An exterior photo of the Health Science Education Center II building at the Douglas A. Kristensen Rural Health Education Complex on the UNMC Kearney campus.

Memorial service honors anatomical donors

The student-led ceremony offered tributes through words, music and poetry in gratitude to the donors and their family and friends.

May 18, 2026

UNMC student Blake Kidder, who is in the Masters of Medical Anatomy Program, speaks at the 2026 Anatomical Gift Memorial Service.

Accessing work apps on personal devices will change

UNMC and Nebraska Medicine will transition from Intelligent Hub to Microsoft Intune for accessing work applications on personal devices.

May 18, 2026

A healthcare provider holds a personal device.