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Winter camps offer structure, fun for campers and caregivers

MMI is home to two winter camps, one hosted by the recreational therapy department and the other by the occupational therapy department. 

Dec 16, 2025

Campers made crafts during a winter camp session hosted by the occupational therapy department. Recreational therapy also hosts a winter camp.

UNMC celebrates 427 graduates at Dec. 19 commencement

Eric Matteseon, MD, will receive honorary degree at Friday’s event.

Dec 16, 2025

Eric Matteson, MD

Dental band named to Nebraska Performing Arts Hall of Fame

Raw Nerve, formed by UNMC College of Dentistry faculty in 1989, still features three college educators, one alumnus.

Dec 16, 2025

Raw Nerve performs. Steve Pejsar, DDS, is second from left; Jim Jenkins, DDS, is to the right of Dr. Pejsar with a tambourine; Bob Schoettger, DDS, is in the back row at right on keyboards. Bruce Bavitz, DMD, is not pictured.

Alumni spotlight: Dental hygienist Holly Kohout

Close-knit environment, deeply invested faculty shaped Kohout’s confidence and career.

Dec 16, 2025

Holly Kohout

‘Relentless’ efforts pay off in athletics, academics

UNMC College of Dentistry’s Yun Saksena aims to impart her drive for success to her students.

Dec 16, 2025

Yun Saksena, DMD, on the bike leg of the World Triathlon Championships sprint triathlon event in October. (Photo by FinisherPix)

Message from the Interim Chair of the Department of Internal Medicine

As 2025 draws to a close, I offer my sincere thanks and appreciation to members of the UNMC Department of Internal Medicine for a job well-done!  A year of delivering compassionate care, excellent training and teaching, and answers to scientific questions.  Throughout the year, the department demonstrated resilience and dedication.  We suffered the loss of […]

Dec 16, 2025

Mark Rupp, MD

Healio on Dec. 15

Pediatric asthma visits rise after COVID-19 pandemic

Dec 16, 2025

New severe behavior hire to help department serve more families

Bethjoy Houck, PhD, will take on a clinical role as faculty at MMI starting Jan. 1. She will handle a clinical caseload and supervise students working on clinical hours. 

Dec 16, 2025

Bethjoy Houck, PhD, wil join MMI's Department of Severe Behavior in January.

Eric Matteson, MD, to receive honorary UNMC degree

Dr. Matteson will be honored along with UNMC’s December graduates during Friday’s commencement ceremony.

Dec 16, 2025

Eric Matteson, MD

Reminder: Dr. Davies’ all-campus forum is today

Dr. Davies will speak with Jon Watts, of the NU System, and UNMC College of Dentistry Dean Gerard Kugel, DMD, PhD.

Dec 16, 2025

Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD