Uncategorized

College representatives make voices heard at ADEA meeting

Leaders, researchers attended the 2026 American Dental Education Association Session & Exhibition, held in March in Montreal, Canada.

Apr 13, 2026

From left, UNMC College of Dentistry faculty members at the ADEA Session and Exhibition included Jane Broekemeier, Yun Saksena, DMD, Tammie Vargo, DHA, Nicole Baker, Greg Bennett, DMD, Amanda Dolen, Lisa Moravec and Nancy Adams, PhD

College volunteers make latest Children’s Dental Day event shine

Forty children received services at April 8 event in Lincoln.

Apr 13, 2026

Volunteer faculty, staff, residents and students served children at the April 8 event.

New mural provides eye-catching historical context

Images, QR code provide information on the UNMC College of Dentistry’s evolution.

Apr 13, 2026

Emily Gish poses in front of the new UNMC College of Dentistry mural, on display in the patient waiting area at the college.

UNMC Department of Oral Biology co-sponsors Anato-Bee

Dentistry department teamed with the UNMC Department of Genetics, Cell Biology and Anatomy to sponsor the event.

Apr 13, 2026

The Anato-Bee hosted high school students from across the region.

Become a champion in support of ‘For the Greater Good’

Support scholarships, innovative programs and lifesaving research during the giving day to benefit UNMC and Nebraska Medicine.

Apr 13, 2026

Logo with the words UNMC / Nebraska Medicine For the Greater Good April 22-23, 2026

Annual faculty awards: Joseph Vetro, PhD

Dr. Vetro is an associate professor in the UNMC Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Apr 13, 2026

Joseph Vetro, PhD

Dentistry students’ research impresses at annual exhibition

Fourth-year dental students Tanner Delaney and Mikah Hoppens were honored at event.

Apr 13, 2026

From left, mentor Ali Nawshad, PhD, with longtime research partners Mikah Hoppens and Tanner Delaney.

Discount tickets available for ‘Suffs’ 

University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Lied Center for Performing Arts is running the Tony Award-winning musical from May 5-10.

Apr 13, 2026

Promotional poster for Tony Award-winning musical "Suffs" featuring five women wearing purple and gold, set against a yellow and purple background. Text highlights show dates May 5-10, 2026, website liedcenter.org, and slogan "Behind every powerful woman are more powerful women."

WOWT Omaha on April 10

Early allergy season hits Omaha area

Apr 10, 2026

Professional headshot of Jill Poole, MD

Secretary McMahon visits Nebraska, highlights joint accreditation

The University of Nebraska marked progress toward joint accreditation between UNMC and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Apr 10, 2026

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon met with university leaders, including Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, president of the University of Nebraska System, as well as toured the Osborne Legacy Complex and learned more about how Nebraska supports student success through innovative academic and athletic partnerships.