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Design Thinking workshop tackles patient falls

The Nebraska X Design Workshop was the culmination of a two-year Nebraska Collaboration Initiative grant.

Dec 18, 2025

The Nebraska X Design Workshop was a two-day event.

UNMC prepares for 2026 Interprofessional Education Days

Future health professionals can experience the benefits of collaborative, real-world teamwork.

Dec 18, 2025

Interprofessional activities and educational events are an important part of health science education at UNMC. Here, dental hygiene students receive instruction on general anesthesia and intubation from Maireen Miravite, MD, an assistant professor in the UNMC College of Medicine.

Flexible Spending Account information to know for 2025

Dates of service for FSA-eligible expenses are Jan. 1, 2025, through Dec. 31, 2025. 

Dec 18, 2025

UNMC emblem

UNeMed kicks off Innovation Ambassador program

The expert group of 13 ambassadors will expand the visibility of technology commercialization.

Dec 17, 2025

Among UNeMed's 13 Innovation Ambassadors are (clockwise from top left): Hamid Band, MD, PhD; Beth Beam, PhD; Gregory Bennett, DMD; Thanh Nguyen, PhD; Bethany Lowndes, PhD; and Benson Edagwa, PhD.

Catalyst for Education Award open for nominations

The honor recognizes an educational support professional who makes vital contributions to UNMC’s educational mission.

Dec 17, 2025

The Catalyst for Education Award

New faculty spotlight: Danny Hames, MD

Dr. Hames is an assistant professor with the UNMC Division of Pediatric Critical Care.

Dec 17, 2025

Danny Hames, MD

Winter camps offer structure, fun for campers and caregivers

MMI is home to two winter camps, one hosted by the recreational therapy department and the other by the occupational therapy department. 

Dec 16, 2025

Campers made crafts during a winter camp session hosted by the occupational therapy department. Recreational therapy also hosts a winter camp.

UNMC celebrates 427 graduates at Dec. 19 commencement

Eric Matteseon, MD, will receive honorary degree at Friday’s event.

Dec 16, 2025

Eric Matteson, MD

Dental band named to Nebraska Performing Arts Hall of Fame

Raw Nerve, formed by UNMC College of Dentistry faculty in 1989, still features three college educators, one alumnus.

Dec 16, 2025

Raw Nerve performs. Steve Pejsar, DDS, is second from left; Jim Jenkins, DDS, is to the right of Dr. Pejsar with a tambourine; Bob Schoettger, DDS, is in the back row at right on keyboards. Bruce Bavitz, DMD, is not pictured.

Alumni spotlight: Dental hygienist Holly Kohout

Close-knit environment, deeply invested faculty shaped Kohout’s confidence and career.

Dec 16, 2025

Holly Kohout