Academic Affairs

E-Learning Showcase celebrates creativity, innovation in digital learning

The annual event covered a wide range of topics, with participating students, faculty and staff from all UNMC colleges and multiple campuses.

May 6, 2026

Student participants demonstrated their e-modules to event attendees at the 2026 E-Learning Showcase.

Two from UNMC named Strategic Data Project fellows

Andrew Robertson and James Geiger are participating in a new data program that involves Harvard’s Center for Education Policy Research.

May 6, 2026

Andrew Robertson and James Geiger

iEXCEL leader Paul Dye named Catalyst for Education

Dye, who joined iEXCEL in 2017, is the director of advanced educational design and delivery.

May 4, 2026

Paul Dye accepts the Catalyst for Education Award.

UNMC commencement is Saturday: Info to know

UNMC’s Omaha commencement ceremony will be held at 9 a.m. at Baxter Arena in Omaha.

May 4, 2026

A UNMC graduate in black and brown graduation gown holds up her UNMC diploma

Digital accessibility remains a priority, NU policy

While federal accessibility standards have been delayed, UNMC continues to expect that digital content be accessible to all users.

Apr 24, 2026

Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, and Jane Meza, PhD, UNMC's interim vice chancellor for academic affairs 

Dr. Davies: ‘Our best work still lies in front of us’

During his annual faculty address, Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, promoted the med center’s shared mission and the importance of collaboration.

Apr 22, 2026

UNMC Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, gives his annual address to UNMC faculty, titled “Moving Boldly Forward Together."

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

Dr. Davies to present annual faculty address today

Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, will highlight UNMC’s momentum and strategic priorities for the future.

Apr 15, 2026

UNMC Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD

Canvas Convergence will unify system across NU campuses

Faculty access to this new instance of Canvas became available on March 23, with the new environment being used for Fall 2026 courses.

Apr 8, 2026

Outline of the state of Nebraska with the word Canvas in the middle

E‑Learning Showcase goes statewide with live virtual demos

The in-person event is April 16, and the virtual component will extend the experience to all UNMC campuses.

Apr 2, 2026

A group of four women stand around a research presenter at the UNMC E-Learning Showcase