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New format, partners for Children’s Dental Day

The UNMC College of Dentistry will partner with community clinics to expand outreach to children, build dental homes.

Feb 4, 2026

A pediatric dental patient receives care at a Children's Dental Day event.

Dr. Sasse brings ambition, understanding to wellness role

Kelsey Sasse, DDS, has embraced her role as the college’s director of student success and wellness.

Feb 4, 2026

Kelsey Sasse, DDS, sits in the UNMC College of Dentistry's new wellness lounge.

College’s annual Research Day set for Feb. 27

Student work will be highlighted at annual event, with a keynote address by dental material expert Thomas Hill, PhD.

Feb 4, 2026

Research Day awardees from 2024 pose with college faculty and leaders. This year's event will be held on Feb. 27.

Dr. Rohlfing named interim growth and development chair

Dean Gerard Kugel, DMD, PhD, announced the appointment in January.

Feb 4, 2026

Gail Rohlfing, DDS

Sen. Quick tours college, discusses state’s dental needs

Nebraska State Sen. Dan Quick is a member of the Nebraska Health and Human Services Committee.

Feb 4, 2026

From left, Nebraska State Sen. Dan Quick and UNMC College of Dentistry Dean Gerard Kugel, DMD, PhD

Abbey Fingeret, MD, PhD, named Varner Educator Laureate

Dr. Fingeret, an associate professor of surgical oncology who joined UNMC in 2016, called the recognition an extraordinary honor.

Feb 4, 2026

Abbey Fingeret, MD, PhD

Dr. Khan joins polio eradication efforts in Afghanistan and Pakistan

Public Health Dean Ali S. Khan, MD, MPH, will serve on an advisory group convened by the World Health Organization’s Eastern Mediterranean Region.

Feb 4, 2026

Ali S. Khan, MD, MPH, dean of the UNMC College of Public Health

Dr. Davies’ all-campus forum set for Tuesday

H. Dele Davies, MD, will be joined by Heidi Keeler, PhD, and Police Chief Charlotte Evans.

Feb 4, 2026

Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, Heidi Keeler, PhD, assistant vice chancellor with the UNMC Office of Community Engagement, and Charlotte Evans, associate vice chancellor of public safety and chief of police

UNMC students bring blood-pressure screenings to North Omaha

UNMC’s Bridge to Care student organization provided the screenings and health education at a series of neighborhood barbershops.

Feb 4, 2026

At right, UNMC student Ashley Clegg, UNMC College of Medicine, takes a participant's blood pressure while working with Zoe Obamwonyi, UNMC College of Nursing.

KETV Omaha on Feb. 2

New technology transforms medical education at UNMC

Feb 3, 2026

Students sit in the 3-D hologram theater and see an image of a human brain.