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Honoring Aidan’s legacy

A generous gift from the Aidan O’Neil Foundation will support gene and cellular therapy research at the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.

Feb 5, 2026

Aidan O’Neil’s legacy will live on through a generous gift from the Aidan O’Neil Foundation for the Prevention of Childhood Cancer to support promising gene and cellular therapy research at the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.

UNMC confers first Doctor of Medical Science degrees

The DMSc degree can be essential for some physician assistants to maintain clinical expertise and grow with standards.

Feb 5, 2026

Front, from left, Alicia Burns, DMSc, Darcy Jones, DMSc, Carissa Bowie, DMSc, Sam Dellinger, DMSc, Tamara Dietze, DMSc, Jasmin Butler, DMSc. Back, from left, Troy Cyr, DMSc, Michael Day, DMSc, Kyle Brown, DMSc, Elijah Geesaman, DMSc, Kurt Andree, DMSc.

Bundle up for the planet: Winter sustainability on campus

Here are some simple steps the med center community can take to support campus sustainability goals.

Feb 5, 2026

A person in winter gear walking in front of a UNMC and Nebraska Medicine campus sign

Message from the Interim Chair of the Department of Internal Medicine

As my time as the interim chair of the UNMC Department of Internal Medicine comes to a close, I am struck by two emotions. First, I have feelings of gratitude. I am thankful that our department is so full of talented, dedicated, thoughtful and really nice people who made this year easier. With help from […]

Feb 4, 2026

Mark Rupp, MD

New format, partners for Children’s Dental Day

The UNMC College of Dentistry will partner with community clinics to expand outreach to children, build dental homes.

Feb 4, 2026

A pediatric dental patient receives care at a Children's Dental Day event.

Dr. Sasse brings ambition, understanding to wellness role

Kelsey Sasse, DDS, has embraced her role as the college’s director of student success and wellness.

Feb 4, 2026

Kelsey Sasse, DDS, sits in the UNMC College of Dentistry's new wellness lounge.

College’s annual Research Day set for Feb. 27

Student work will be highlighted at annual event, with a keynote address by dental material expert Thomas Hill, PhD.

Feb 4, 2026

Research Day awardees from 2024 pose with college faculty and leaders. This year's event will be held on Feb. 27.

Dr. Rohlfing named interim growth and development chair

Dean Gerard Kugel, DMD, PhD, announced the appointment in January.

Feb 4, 2026

Gail Rohlfing, DDS

Sen. Quick tours college, discusses state’s dental needs

Nebraska State Sen. Dan Quick is a member of the Nebraska Health and Human Services Committee.

Feb 4, 2026

From left, Nebraska State Sen. Dan Quick and UNMC College of Dentistry Dean Gerard Kugel, DMD, PhD

Abbey Fingeret, MD, PhD, named Varner Educator Laureate

Dr. Fingeret, an associate professor of surgical oncology who joined UNMC in 2016, called the recognition an extraordinary honor.

Feb 4, 2026

Abbey Fingeret, MD, PhD