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More than a promise: UNMC supports employees in the guard, reserve

One allied health supervisor received two special honors for supporting her colleague who serves in the Nebraska Air National Guard.

Nov 11, 2025

From left, Col. Kipper Hesse, wing commander of the 155th Air Refueling Wing, Nebraska Air National Guard, poses with Maggie Winnicki and Perris Scott, of the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions. Scott also serves as a first sergeant in the Nebraska Air National Guard.

Dental college graduate, veteran lived life of service

After a recent trip to Arlington National Cemetery, a university leader reflected on the impact of his uncle’s life of service.

Nov 11, 2025

Frank J. "Jim" Kratochvil, DDS

Celebration of life services set for Dickmeyer

Don Dickmeyer, who was an architect, retired in 2017 after 45 years of service to UNMC in facilities.

Nov 11, 2025

Don Dickmeyer

One-Stop Cancer Shops offer screenings to the community

More than 100 people received valuable cancer screenings during events at Mount Calvary Community Church and Nebraska Urban Indian Health Center.

Nov 11, 2025

From left, driver Bob Kehn, Melissa Baron of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, UNMC nursing students Rachel Kudirka and Natalie Barrera-Mendoza, and driver Jodi Winchell at the One-Stop Cancer Shop event

New faculty spotlight: Marvin Eng, MD

Dr. Eng is a professor in the UNMC Division of Cardiovascular Medicine.

Nov 11, 2025

Marvin Eng, MD

Impressions: UNMC College of Dentistry news

“Impressions” is the UNMC College of Dentistry’s monthly newsletter. See past issues below. November 2025: Remembering Ernest Sigler, DDS, and other stories October 2025: VETMOM clinic and other stories September 2025: White coat ceremony and other stories

Nov 10, 2025

Dental hygiene students receive instruction on general anesthesia and intubation from Maireen Miravite, MD, an assistant professor at the UNMC College of Medicine.

Honoring our veterans, celebrating our faculty

In November, as Veterans Day approaches, we thank those who have served. We also applaud our researchers who were recognized by the university and college recently.

Nov 10, 2025

Bradley Britigan, MD, dean of the UNMC College of Medicine

Dr. Byrareddy named 20th Scientist Laureate

Eleven other UNMC College of Medicine researchers were honored as Siddappa Byrareddy, PhD, became UNMC’s 20th Scientist Laureate.

Nov 10, 2025

Siddappa Byrareddy, PhD, center, with UNMC College of Medicine Dean Brad Britigan, MD, at left and UNMC Interim Chancellor Dele Davies, MD, at right

Sajid Shahul, MD, named associate dean for clinical research

Dr. Shahul also joins the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology, among other roles at the college.

Nov 10, 2025

Sajid Shahul, MD

Research retreat celebrates college’s investigators

Annual event recognizes deserving UNMC College of Medicine researchers.

Nov 10, 2025

UNMC Vice Chancellor for Research Ken Bayles, PhD, congratulates Tammy Kielian, PhD, at the UNMC College of Medicine Research Retreat in October.