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Human resources’ Carmen Sirizzotti named UNMC’s Gold U recipient

Sirizzotti, who will be honored at today’s regents meeting, is recognized for her leadership and impact across UNMC.

Feb 5, 2026

Carmen Sirizzotti

‘Back-o-the-Napkin’ contest returns, entries due in March

UNeMed is putting out a call for inventive faculty to put some form to their ideas in this annual contest.

Feb 5, 2026

Logo that says Back 'O The Napkin

Cybercriminals never take days off, so be vigilant

Here are reminders of what to do to protect yourself and the organization from a cyberthreat risk.

Feb 5, 2026

A man sitting at a laptop with cybersecurity alerts showing in the foreground

Faculty and postdoctoral reviewers needed

Faculty and postdoctoral scholars can help evaluate presentations at the Midwest Student Biomedical Research Forum March 7.

Feb 5, 2026

A researcher looking at a glass slide of lab results

Walk and Roll for Disabilities slated for March 1

Funds raised during the Walk and Roll for Disabilities go toward recreational programming, including cooking club, yoga club and a Thursday night program aimed at adults, at the Munroe-Meyer Institute.

Feb 5, 2026

Attendees set off on a lap during last year's Walk and Roll for Disabilities. This year's event is slated for March 1 at Oak View Mall.

MMI Voices: LEND shaped my career. Now I’ll help build on its legacy of preparing leaders

An intentional transition period before taking over leadership of MMI’s LEND program has given Jennifer Burt, Phd, a former LEND trainee, space to reconnect with the program’s mission and deepen relationships with faculty and partners.

Feb 5, 2026

Jennifer Burt, PhD, associate director of MMI's LEND program

Honoring Aidan’s legacy

A generous gift from the Aidan O’Neil Foundation will support gene and cellular therapy research at the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.

Feb 5, 2026

Aidan O’Neil’s legacy will live on through a generous gift from the Aidan O’Neil Foundation for the Prevention of Childhood Cancer to support promising gene and cellular therapy research at the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.

UNMC confers first Doctor of Medical Science degrees

The DMSc degree can be essential for some physician assistants to maintain clinical expertise and grow with standards.

Feb 5, 2026

Front, from left, Alicia Burns, DMSc, Darcy Jones, DMSc, Carissa Bowie, DMSc, Sam Dellinger, DMSc, Tamara Dietze, DMSc, Jasmin Butler, DMSc. Back, from left, Troy Cyr, DMSc, Michael Day, DMSc, Kyle Brown, DMSc, Elijah Geesaman, DMSc, Kurt Andree, DMSc.

Bundle up for the planet: Winter sustainability on campus

Here are some simple steps the med center community can take to support campus sustainability goals.

Feb 5, 2026

A person in winter gear walking in front of a UNMC and Nebraska Medicine campus sign

Message from the Interim Chair of the Department of Internal Medicine

As my time as the interim chair of the UNMC Department of Internal Medicine comes to a close, I am struck by two emotions. First, I have feelings of gratitude. I am thankful that our department is so full of talented, dedicated, thoughtful and really nice people who made this year easier. With help from […]

Feb 4, 2026

Mark Rupp, MD