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UNMC Department of Anesthesiology joins national oxygen trial

UNMC is one of four sites nationwide participating in IntraOp Ox, a two-year, multicenter study examining whether intraoperative oxygen levels affect patient outcomes including organ injury and mortality.

Jun 29, 2026

Levi Zehr, MD, site principal investigator
Cancer Center Outreach, Cancer Center Research

Cattlemen’s Ball brings Nebraskans together for a cause

The 28th Annual Cattlemen’s Ball of Nebraska, held June 5th and 6th, once again demonstrated the power of community by bringing together supporters, donors, advocates, researchers, and leaders from across the state committed to advancing cancer research and improving lives.  The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center sincerely thanks the 2026 hosts, Linda and Howard (Howdy) Benjamin and their […]

Jun 29, 2026

Cattlemen's ball sign

American Hospital Association on June 24

The Next Outbreak: Hantavirus, Ebola, and Hospital Readiness

Jun 29, 2026

Angela Hewlett, MD

Repurposing HIV drugs to fight Alzheimer’s

Anna Frie is awarded the Nancy and Ronald Reagan Alzheimer’s Scholarship Award for her project titled “Leveraging antiviral drug repurposing to inhibit NLRP3-mediated neuroinflammation in Alzheimer’s disease.”

Jun 29, 2026

Anna Frie poses with Sowmya Yelamanchili, PhD, and Gurudutt Pendyala with her award certificate.

UNMC student brings Alzheimer’s research to national hackathon at Allen Institute

Foroughi-Nezhad, a second-year PhD student in the lab of Gurudutt Pendyala, PhD, was one of just 18 researchers selected from a global applicant pool to attend the hackathon-style workshop in Seattle this May.

Jun 29, 2026

Foroughi Nezhad headshot in dark vest and tie.
Outreach, Research, workforce

Study highlights Nebraska’s behavioral health workforce model

The Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska published policy lessons from its experience distributing pandemic relief funds.

Jun 29, 2026

Jessica Buche
UNMC Community

Step-Up interns start their summer experience at UNMC

Seven interns have joined the program that offers an introduction to the Omaha campus and an academic medical center.

Jun 29, 2026

UNMC Human Resources held a welcome lunch June 17 for the 2026 class of Step-Up Omaha program interns at UNMC, offering them a chance to introduce themselves to UNMC staff who work with the program.
UNMC Community

Every small step of energy conservation is an act of care

Through the ‘Conserve to Serve’ efforts, the med center will be urged to curtail energy usage at times of high demand.

Jun 29, 2026

Photos of the Central Utilities plant where steam and chilled water are generated to heat and cool the campus. This building is also the redistribution point for the electricity that powers the university. Photos were taken on Wednesday, December 14, 2022.
UNMC Community

Action required for device management changes 

For people using a personal device to access work applications, now is the time to remove the Intelligent Hub and download Intune. 

Jun 29, 2026

A woman looking at her cell phone screen

UNMC announces spring 2026 dean’s list

List includes students enrolled in nursing, dentistry, pharmacy and allied health professions programs.

Jun 26, 2026

UNMC sign in front of the Michael F. Sorrell Center for Health Science Education, with the 42nd Street skywalk and Wittson Hall behind.