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New intranet design, other digital updates

In addition to the intranet migration, a new tool for document remediation is available, and the UNMC mobile app decommissioned.

Apr 20, 2026

Illuminated keyboard with a labeled key - Accessibility

Pew Biomedical Scholars – Limited Submission

UNMC is currently accepting pre-proposals to nominate a single faculty member to submit a full application for the Pew Biomedical Scholars Program. The Pew Scholars Program in the Biomedical Sciences provides up to $300,000 in funding ($75,000 per year for a four-year period) to promising assistant professors pursuing research relevant to the advancement of human […]

Apr 17, 2026

Notice of REDCap data security incident

In February 2026, the University of Nebraska Medical Center (“UNMC”) learned that REDCap, a software application UNMC uses to support research studies, quality improvement projects, and public health activities, had a vulnerability that could allow an unauthorized person to gain remote access to the application. Upon learning of the vulnerability, UNMC immediately took REDCap offline […]

Apr 17, 2026

Take on Dr. Davies in the Chancellor’s Push-Up Challenge

Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, is offering the challenge as part of next week’s For the Greater Good giving day.

Apr 17, 2026

Promotional graphic for the Push-Up Challenge, with those words in a graphic of a medal, and Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, doing a push-up

Dr. Bennett named dentistry’s executive associate dean

Greg Bennett, DMD, has been serving as interim in the role since August 2025.

Apr 17, 2026

Greg Bennett, DMD, is wearing a white lab coat and smiling

Child Health Research Institute releases inaugural annual report

The 2025 report highlights CHRI’s efforts to improve and save the lives of children.

Apr 17, 2026

Ann Anderson-Berry, MD, PhD, Child Health Research Institute executive director

UNMC for the record, April 17, 2026

Notes on the allied health outstanding service award, Buffett Institute graduate scholars and mileage reimbursement.

Apr 17, 2026

Professional headshot of Kyle Meyer, PhD

Study suggests link between prenatal exposure to certain medications and increased autism risk 

Research identifies commonly prescribed, sterol biosynthesis-inhibiting medications as potential contributors to neurodevelopmental vulnerability.

Apr 16, 2026

Corresponding author Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD, dean and director of the Munroe-Meyer Institute; and lead author Eric Peeples, MD, PhD, assistant professor in the UNMC Division of Neonatology

Great Plains Leadership Institute marks its 20th year

The leadership development program through the UNMC College of Public Health has built a network of more than 400 alumni.

Apr 16, 2026

Brandon Drozd, director of the Great Plains Leadership Institute

Harman Lecture to feature National Institute on Aging director

By hosting Richard Hodes, MD, the annual lecture is reaching its milestone 25th year.

Apr 16, 2026

Richard Hodes, MD