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Excitement, preparations as new house officers arrive

Rachael Newton, MD, was one of nearly 200 house officers who started at UNMC on July 1.

Jul 8, 2022

Rachael Newton, MD, is one of nearly 200 house officers who joined the med center community in July.

MMI’s Dr. Godfrey helps lead four-day science camp

Nineteen students representing tribes in Nebraska and South Dakota took part in the exploration of health careers and other STEM-related fields.

Jul 7, 2022

Students participating in the four-day science camp toured the Simulation in Motion-Nebraska trucks.

Step-Up Omaha interns arrive at UNMC for the summer

Through the program, 10 students will get an introduction to the campus and a look at the possibilities available to them in the future.

Jul 7, 2022

From left to right are: Sarah Gloden Carlson, JD, UNMC's interim assistant vice chancellor and director for human resources; (front row) Step-Up interns Ne'Veah Washington Barnes, Jesslyn Smith, Jasmine Bogard, Taylor Bogard and Billiana Mekoum; Evelyn Grixby, UNMC's employee relations program coordinator; (back row left to right) Step-Up Omaha coaches Julia Livingston and Lakeisha Bonam; and Step-Up interns Randy Smith and Wallace Harper. Interns not pictured are Jurianny Carazo, Patience Miller and Jennifer Esqueda-Morales.

The NE-INBRE has a lot to celebrate this year as scholars return to research labs

For the first time in two years, research faculty at Creighton, UNL and UNMC were able to accept new scholars for their summer 10-week program.

Jul 7, 2022

Allied health appoints two to leadership positions

The new faculty hires will serve as assistant dean for research and program director for the radiography and computed tomography programs.

Jul 7, 2022

Yvonne Golightly (left), PhD, assistant dean for research in the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions, and Ashley Balliet, program director for the college's radiography and computed tomography programs

Reminder: Chancellor’s all-campus forum is today

Faculty, staff and students are invited to participate in the Zoom forum, which runs from noon to 1 p.m.

Jul 7, 2022

UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD

Program director of the month

Dr. Wong is the director of the plastic surgery independent pathway program.

Jul 6, 2022

Shannon Wong, MD

Culture conversation: Healing, Part 2

The conversation of Healing continues this month.

Jul 6, 2022

New faculty

Three new faculty members have joined the UNMC College of Medicine this month.

Jul 6, 2022

Joseph Khoury, MD, chair, UNMC Department of Pathology and Microbiology

Dr. Jarzynka receives Robert S. Wigton Award

Kim Jarzynka named Robert S. Wigton Most Valuable Program Director for leadership, contributions to UNMC’s graduate medical education efforts.

Jul 6, 2022

From left, Kim Jarzynka, MD; Chandra Are, MBBS, associate dean of graduate medical education; and Vicki Hamm, administrative director of graduate medical education