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UNMC, Nebraska Medicine mark milestone as quarantine operation ends

The June 23 news conference highlighted the successful monitoring of MV Hondius passengers following a hantavirus exposure.

Jun 24, 2026

Michael Wadman, MD, National Quarantine Unit medical director, speaks at a press conference held Tuesday, June 23, at the Davis Global Center, to discuss the conclusion of the activation of the National Quarantine Unit for cruise passengers exposed to the hantavirus. Speakers also included, from left, Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, president of the University of Nebraska, Gov. Jim Pillen and Angela Vasa, director of emergency preparedness and special pathogens programs at Nebraska Medicine.

Meet the trailblazers in UNMC’s Kearney PharmD program

As UNMC expands its health science education programs in Kearney, nine students make up the first PharmD class there.

Jun 24, 2026

UNMC pharmacy students in Kearney and Omaha participate in a blend of in-person and virtual instruction designed to ensure a consistent educational experience across campuses.

Town hall to discuss federal research policy proposals

The meeting will be held this Thursday from noon-1 p.m. in the Durham Research Center Auditorium and will be available virtually.

Jun 24, 2026

Ken Bayles, PhD

Remediation efforts continue at Wittson Hall

A water pipe broke during maintenance Tuesday, and Wittson’s fifth and sixth floors were most impacted.

Jun 23, 2026

Wittson Hall exterior photo

Cattlemen’s Ball brings Nebraskans together for a cause 

The 28th Annual Cattlemen’s Ball of Nebraska brought together supporters, donors, researchers and leaders from across the state on June 5-6, raising funds that continue to drive meaningful advances in cancer research, clinical care and community education across Nebraska.

Jun 23, 2026

Cattlemen's ball sign

Basic science research retreat aims at collaboration

Panel discussion at event focused on human-adjacent model systems in wake of new NIH policy.

Jun 23, 2026

Kate Hyde, PhD, and Surinder Batra, PhD

Dr. Erickson to take new continuing education role

Alan Erickson, MD, named associate dean of continuing medical education.

Jun 23, 2026

Alan Erickson, MD

Regan Taylor, MD, named director of Phase 2

Dr. Taylor, a UNMC alumna, will begin her new role on July 1.

Jun 23, 2026

Regan Taylor, MD

Medical research highlights, June 2026

The UNMC College of Medicine recently received grants and awards representing more than $23 million in new funding in April and May.

Jun 23, 2026

Shilpa Buch, PhD

Mello finishes term as AAMC steering committee chair

UNMC Catherine Mello chaired the AAMC steering committee for the Group on Institutional Advcancement.

Jun 23, 2026

Catherine Mello