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James Reinecke recieves Jefferson Award

James Reinecke, Ph.D., is the 2016 Thomas Jefferson Ingenuity Award recipient. The award is given each cycle to a graduate student for their ingenuity in their doctoral research. Dr. Reinecke, an M.D./Ph.D. student, worked in biochemistry and molecular biology with Steve Caplan, Ph.D. He is currently completing his medical degree. “Midway through my undergraduate schooling, […]

Jun 15, 2016

Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Dele Davies, M.D., and James Reinecke, Ph.D.

Native American youth enjoy SEPA camp

Science Education Partnership Award Health and Science Fun Camp served youth from seven Nebraska and South Dakota tribes.

Jun 15, 2016

Gavin Wolfe, from Tiospa Zina Tribal School on the Sisseton-Wahpeton Dakota Sioux reservation in South Dakota, examines a sheep's brain with instruction from Annemarie Shibata, Ph.D., an associate professor of cellular neuroscience at Creighton University.

Tips for leave requests over Independence Day

Planning a vacation around Independence Day? Two separate leave requests might be needed.

Jun 15, 2016

Dr. Thompson to lead Section of Hospital Medicine

Rachel Thompson, M.D., will head new section established to meet growing demands of patients.

Jun 15, 2016

Rachel Thompson, M.D.

Remembrance, community-strengthening event Friday

Event is in response to killings in Orlando.

Jun 15, 2016

Chancellor to visit North Platte, Scottsbluff this week

Dr. Gold will meet with leaders of area health facilities, UNMC faculty and staff, and local business and community members.

Jun 14, 2016

UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D.

Let there be light

C.L. Werner Cancer Hospital sign is illuminated.

Jun 14, 2016

Cancer center project team honored

Dr. Cowan, others speak at team appreciation luncheon.

Jun 14, 2016

Holly Radke, Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center events coordinator, left, and Peg Ricketts , a member of the Patient Family Advisory Council, celebrate a lucky-number drawing.

LiveGreen: Why is my space cold when it’s hot out?

Explanation of an important energy-saving program during summer.

Jun 14, 2016

(Photo courtesy freeimages.com/Julia Tan)