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Nominations due Nov. 7 for UNMC’s honorary degree
The honorary degrees, the highest honor that the university can bestow, will be awarded in 2026.
Sep 3, 2025

CRNA spotlight: Kayleigh Lewandowski
Kayleigh Lewandowski is a new certified nurse anesthetist with the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology.
Sep 2, 2025

Lieberman grant fuels study on cannabis use, HIV and brain aging
Biju Bhargavan, PhD, a researcher with the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology, is exploring how chronic cannabis use may affect the aging brain in people living with HIV (PLWH), thanks to support from a Lieberman Research Pilot Grant.
Sep 2, 2025

Anesthesiology launches new clinical and translational research program
The UNMC Department of Anesthesiology has appointed Peter Pellegrino, MD, PhD, as the inaugural director of the newly established Anesthesiology Clinical and Translational Research Program (ACTRP).
Sep 2, 2025

Former U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams, MD, visits UNMC
Dr. Adams, who served as the U.S. Surgeon General from 2017 to 2021, said academic medical centers prepare the next generation of health professionals and drive the research and innovation that will shape patient care.
Sep 2, 2025

Hands-on family day showcases anesthesiology at UNMC
Department’s second annual event provided fun, visual examples of how anesthesiologists work.
Sep 2, 2025


Leading the charge against breast cancer
The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center has a goal to create an endowed chair with a special legacy: the Kenneth Cowan, MD, PhD, Distinguished Chair in Breast Cancer Clinical Research.
Sep 2, 2025

UNMC students don white coats to renew a rite of passage
Students from around UNMC colleges marked the start of their careers as health care professionals, with all the responsibility that involves.
Sep 2, 2025

Dr. Jarzynka takes new leadership role at College of Medicine
Kimberly Jarzynka, MD, now is the college’s assistant dean for admissions and student affairs.
Sep 2, 2025
