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Former astronaut Anderson tests UNMC, UNL surgery robot

Two Nebraska robotics researchers hope that, one day, astronauts will use their miniature robots to conduct surgery in space.

Jun 5, 2017

From a conference room in the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Clayton Anderson uses remote controllers to move the "hands" of a surgical robot nearly 900 miles away in Omaha. He is watching a video feed that allows him to see what he is doing.

Insights: The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center

UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., marks the first day for patients at the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center by thanking everyone involved and reflecting on how important the opening is to research and patient care.

Jun 5, 2017

Streets around cancer center now open

All streets, sidewalks, parking and access points around the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center are now open for use including the skywalk to the Durham Research Center.

Jun 5, 2017

Solar eclipse is topic of June 13 Omaha Science Cafe

Physics instructor David Kriegler will discuss the coming solar eclipse at the next Omaha Science Café at 7 p.m. on June 13 at the Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St. Kriegler has been an instructor of astronomy and physics for more than 40 years at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, where he is the director […]

Jun 5, 2017

UNMC College of Nursing taking nominations for alumni Hall of Fame Award

Recipients will be inducted during a UNMC College of Nursing 100th anniversary gala on Oct. 20 in Omaha which coincides with its alumni reunion weekend.

Jun 5, 2017

Regents approve Child Health Research Institute

Institute will ensure continued success in pediatric research.

Jun 2, 2017

John Sparks, M.D., chair of the UNMC Department of Pediatrics

Regents approve Global Center for Health Security at UNMC

Center highlights UNMC’s work in infectious diseases, biodefense research.

Jun 2, 2017

Dele Davies, M.D., vice chancellor for academic affairs, said the new center "will enable us to pull together already successful initiatives in a more cohesive and collaborative way."

Williams Science Hall to be renovated

Board of Regents approves work for repurposing of building.

Jun 2, 2017

Joseph D. and Millie E. Williams Science Hall

Scottish Rite Foundations of Nebraska to hold walk on June 4

Proceeds go toward speech and language programs at Munroe-Meyer Institute

Jun 2, 2017

Amy Nordness, Ph.D.

Community partners lunch, membership fair today

Event, featuring free food samples, will be held from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Jun 2, 2017

Blackstone Meatball will offer samples (while supplies last) at today's event.