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Heartland Crisis Intervention Team recognized for program’s work with gold-level certification

The Munroe-Meyer Institute partners in the de-escalation training program for first responders with the Omaha Police Department and Lutheran Family Services, providing a component on intellectual and developmental disabilities to help first responders recognize and more easily interact with people with IDD in emergency situations.

May 1, 2025

Rachel Ray, director of MMI's Crisis Intervention Team

Two to be honored at UNMC Omaha commencement

Alexander Kabanov, PhD, will receive an honorary degree, while Byron Barksdale, MD, will be honored with the J.G. Elliott Award.

May 1, 2025

UNMC commencement

UNMC Chancellor’s Board of Counselors welcomes new members

The Board of Counselors is a statewide group of civic and business leaders who provide advice and counsel to UNMC leaders.

May 1, 2025

UNMC campus sign

Updates coming to shuttle service on Monday

Starting May 5, only one shuttle will run in the afternoon. Also, arrival and departure times could be impacted by construction.

May 1, 2025

UNMC shuttle

Advancing Health | Talk to discuss atrial fibrillation

Come to Village Pointe Health Center today at 5:30 p.m. to hear from Nebraska Medicine’s Ashley Korth.

May 1, 2025

Ashley Korth

UNMC Department of Anesthesiology residents recognized for excellence at 2025 Midwest Anesthesia Resident Conference

UNMC medical students and anesthesiology residents again delivered exceptional performances at the annual Midwest Anesthesia Resident Conference, held April 25-27 in Indianapolis.

Apr 30, 2025

Cameron Evans, MD, Melanie Kaiser, MD, Andrew Patterson, MD, PhD, Jenna Wright, DO (on behalf of Robert Guidangen, MD), Zac Egr, MD.

Ask UNMC! Courtney Aken, RD, Nebraska Medicine

I’m considering a vegetarian or vegan diet. What nutrients do I need to be aware of?

Apr 30, 2025

Courtney Aken, RD, Nebraska Medicine

Hanjun Wang, MD, named vice chair of research

As vice chair of research, Dr. Wang said he envisions a future focused on translational science, where discovery meets impact.

Apr 30, 2025

Hanjun Wang, MD and staff photographed in his lab in Durham Research Center.

UNMC unveiling new tick testing, surveillance program

With new ticks moving into the state, the UNMC College of Public Health will partner to increase tick and disease monitoring.

Apr 30, 2025

Image of a tick held in a test tube

Utility work to disrupt traffic near UNMC, Nebraska Medical Center

With the traffic slowdowns and temporary detours, motorists are encouraged to allow extra travel time.

Apr 30, 2025

traffic safety roadwork signs and light