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College of Medicine Kearney update: December 2025

The college is deep in preparations to welcomes its first Kearney students in 2026.

Dec 15, 2025

Robert Messbarger, MD

Katie Hutchins, MD, elected ACG governor

Dr. Hutchins will represent Nebraska in the American College of Gastroenterology.

Dec 15, 2025

Katie Hutchins, MD

Postdocs honored at annual education event

Mena Krishnan, PhD, and Neha Dhyani, PhD, were among those recognized at November’s annual event.

Dec 15, 2025

Interim Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Jane Meza, PhD, presented awards to Mena Krishnan, PhD, at left, and Neha Dhyani, PhD, at the UNMC Office of Postdoctoral Education's annual event.

UNMC fellows shine at AASLD meeting

Nadera Altork, MD, and Ismail Elkhattib, MD, UNMC transplant hepatology fellows, won the annual academic debate at the meeting.

Dec 15, 2025

Mentor Shaheed Merani, MD, at left, with debate winners Nadera Altork, MD, and Ismail Elkhattib, MD.

New web page streamlines research access for med students

The med student-specific site provides a portal to various research opportunities.

Dec 15, 2025

Kari Nelson, PhD

Dr. Vose celebrated as she prepares for career transition

Julie Vose, MD, is set to become director of the Lymphoma Research Group.

Dec 15, 2025

Julie Vose, MD, speaks with Nebraska Medicine CEO Michael Ash, center, MD, and her husband, Jeff Hageman.

Medical research highlights, December 2025

The UNMC College of Medicine recently received grants and awards representing more than $21 million in new funding.

Dec 15, 2025

Shibiao Wan, PhD

Dr. Lunning named Armitage Chair in Hematological Malignancies

Matthew Lunning, DO, and James Armitage, MD, were honored at an event last Thursday.

Dec 15, 2025

A dinner was held to celebrate the James O. Armitage, MD, Chair of Hematological Malignancies. From left are Dr. Armitage, Mark Rupp, MD, and Matthew Lunning, DO.

UNMC commencement is Friday: Info to know

The ceremony will be held at 7 p.m. at Baxter Arena.

Dec 15, 2025

Students in line at UNMC commencement

President Gold’s video series features Anne Barnes

In the latest ‘Shaping the Future,’ Barnes discusses budget planning and capital projects.

Dec 15, 2025

Anne Barnes, the NU System’s senior vice president and chief financial officer, and University of Nebraska System President Jeffrey P. Gold, MD