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UNMC College of Nursing awarded $3.2 million grant to study osteoporosis

The research study will test three treatments for improving bone strength and preventing bone loss

Nov 4, 2014

Top 7 pieces of bad advice for graduate students

Assistant Dean for Graduate Studies Pamela K. Carmines, Ph.D., compiled these seven dubious nuggets of “wisdom” that a graduate student is likely to encounter in the course of his or her career. 7. “Don’t have a baby while in graduate school, because having a child demonstrates lack of commitment to your career.” 6. “Avoid teaching […]

Nov 4, 2014

International photography winners announced

Photos will be on display at International Week activities this week.

Nov 4, 2014

Medical student Eric Nagengast's winning photo, "A giraffe in the Karoo region of South Africa."

International Week offers ‘Quest’ for new friends

Use International Week event to make new friends, learn about new people.

Nov 3, 2014

Danielle Dohrman, left, interviewed Raheleh Miralami as part of the "Quest" event. See answers in sidebar.

Speaker offers history of America — in objects

From ruby slippers to a stovepipe hat, Richard Kurin, Ph.D., explores “defining objects” from U.D. history.

Nov 3, 2014

Historian Richard Kurin, Ph.D., and Dorothy's ruby slippers from "The Wizard of Oz," one (or two?) objects in "The Smithsonian's History of America in 101 Objects."

Portion of 41st Street to be closed

Parking garage construction will close street between Dewey and Harney streets.

Nov 3, 2014

Online Ebola course for public now available

In addition to the public course, a panel discussion for UNMC faculty, staff and students will be held on Wednesday.

Nov 3, 2014

UNMC, Nebraska Med experts lead webinars on Ebola

Webinar series will begin Tuesday, run through November. Click headline for registration information.

Nov 3, 2014

Angela Hewlett, M.D., assistant professor, infectious diseases at the UNMC College of Medicine, and assistant medical director of the Biocontainment Unit, will deliver one in a series of webinars on Ebola that begins this week.

Fifth annual Bridge To Care Refugee Health Fair set for Nov. 8

Free health screenings, flu shots and health education on a variety of issues, will be provided

Nov 3, 2014

Legislative candidate tours UNMC

Joni Craighead is a UNMC alum, candidate for Legislative Disctrict 6.

Oct 31, 2014

Legislative candidate Joni Craighead toured UNMC on Monday.