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40 years of work, but a lifetime of memories

Rick Gardner celebrates his 40th service anniversary, but his time with the med center dates back to the day he was born.

Jul 29, 2025

Rick Gardner joined the med center in 1985 as a data tech.

Innovative wearable tech headlines next Idea Pub

The event, sponsored by UNeMed, is set for Thursday from 9-11 a.m. at the Catalyst building.

Jul 29, 2025

Idea Pub: Morning Edition logo

MMI, Metropolitan Community College collaborate on mobile device repair program

Four students earned mobile device repair certification through a collaboration with the Munroe-Meyer Institute, Metropolitan Community College and an iFixAmerica training program administered by professionals from iFixOmaha.

Jul 28, 2025

Graduates and program administrators pose for a photo after a ceremony celebrating their success in a joint program between MMI, Metropolitan Community College and an iFixAmerica training program administered by iFixOmaha.

Ask UNMC! Ken Zoucha, MD, UNMC College of Medicine

If I’m around someone who vapes, am I also at risk?

Jul 28, 2025

Ken Zoucha, MD, UNMC College of Medicine

Link between midazolam and neurodevelopment studied

Possible long-term effects when used over extended periods during the neonatal period explored.

Jul 28, 2025

Guru Pendyala, PhD

Remembering Phil Smith, MD, Nebraska’s father of biopreparedness

Dr. Smith leaves a legacy in establishing UNMC and Nebraska Medicine at the global front in fighting infectious diseases. 

Jul 25, 2025

Phil Smith, MD, 1946-2025

Summer Chill returns on Tuesday

The networking event, complete with shaved ice, is sponsored by UNeMed and the UNMC Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research.

Jul 25, 2025

Promotional graphic on the Summer Chill event, Tuesday, July 29, from 2-4 p.m., in the green space outside the Durham Research Center towers.

New faculty spotlight: Kyle McCartney, PharmD

Dr. McCartney is director of community partnerships and clinical assistant professor of pharmacy practice at the UNMC Kearney campus.

Jul 25, 2025

Kyle McCartney, PharmD

UNMC College of Dentistry holds special dental clinic for veterans

In July, the dentistry faculty held an engagement event in Omaha for veterans, offering free dental service.

Jul 25, 2025

The UNMC College of Dentistry held a veteran outreach day Friday July 11, Students working out of the adult dentistry clinic in the Durham Outpatient Center assessed and created care plans for five veterans with dental issues.

Update from the University of Nebraska (NU) System

NU President Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, sent a message Thursday on the opportunities and challenges that the university faces.

Jul 25, 2025

University of Nebraska System President Jeffrey P. Gold, MD
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