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New research exchange program expands horizons

The Upper Midwest Emerging Scholars helps early-career cancer researchers build collaborations and accelerate their careers.

Nov 12, 2025

From left, Jingjing Sun, PhD, Sandipan Brahma, PhD, and Grinu Mathew, PhD

Training offered on web accessibility requirements

A session will be held this Friday for those who manage online content to learn about creating and remediating documents.

Nov 12, 2025

Illuminated keyboard with a labeled key - Accessibility

Fostering the Future blanket making event is Friday

Participants can make blankets that will be donated to local organizations supporting youth and families.

Nov 12, 2025

An image of a collection of tie blankets

‘State of the Institute’ highlights growth, goals at MMI

Dean and Director Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD, spoke about primary care, clinical goals and research growth among other topics during his annual “State of the Institute” address.

Nov 11, 2025

Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD, dean and director of the Munroe-Meyer Institute

More than a promise: UNMC supports employees in the guard, reserve

One allied health supervisor received two special honors for supporting her colleague who serves in the Nebraska Air National Guard.

Nov 11, 2025

From left, Col. Kipper Hesse, wing commander of the 155th Air Refueling Wing, Nebraska Air National Guard, poses with Maggie Winnicki and Perris Scott, of the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions. Scott also serves as a first sergeant in the Nebraska Air National Guard.

Dental college graduate, veteran lived life of service

After a recent trip to Arlington National Cemetery, a university leader reflected on the impact of his uncle’s life of service.

Nov 11, 2025

Frank J. "Jim" Kratochvil, DDS

Celebration of life services set for Dickmeyer

Don Dickmeyer, who was an architect, retired in 2017 after 45 years of service to UNMC in facilities.

Nov 11, 2025

Don Dickmeyer

One-Stop Cancer Shops offer screenings to the community

More than 100 people received valuable cancer screenings during events at Mount Calvary Community Church and Nebraska Urban Indian Health Center.

Nov 11, 2025

From left, driver Bob Kehn, Melissa Baron of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, UNMC nursing students Rachel Kudirka and Natalie Barrera-Mendoza, and driver Jodi Winchell at the One-Stop Cancer Shop event

New faculty spotlight: Marvin Eng, MD

Dr. Eng is a professor in the UNMC Division of Cardiovascular Medicine.

Nov 11, 2025

Marvin Eng, MD

Impressions: UNMC College of Dentistry news

“Impressions” is the UNMC College of Dentistry’s monthly newsletter. See past issues below. November 2025: Remembering Ernest Sigler, DDS, and other stories October 2025: VETMOM clinic and other stories September 2025: White coat ceremony and other stories

Nov 10, 2025

Dental hygiene students receive instruction on general anesthesia and intubation from Maireen Miravite, MD, an assistant professor at the UNMC College of Medicine.