College of Medicine
Dean’s message: Facing transitions, new trials and forging ahead
Hooding, commencement set the stage for a season of changes.
May 14, 2026
New medical faculty, May 2026
Six new faculty members have joined the UNMC College of Medicine in recent months.
May 14, 2026
Quan Ly, MD, named to ACS workforce group
Dr. Ly joins the ACS Inclusive Excellence Collaborative Advocacy & Surgical Workforce Group.
May 14, 2026
Jasmine Marcelin, MD, and Sarosh Rana, MD, named ELAM fellows
They are among 99 ELAM fellows selected nationally from academic health centers across North America.
May 14, 2026
Medical research highlights, May 2026
The UNMC College of Medicine recently received grants and awards representing more than $5.6 million in new funding.
May 14, 2026
Dr. Mannon honored by National Kidney Foundation
Excellence in Kidney Transplantation Award recognizes Dr. Mannon’s achievements throughout the course of her career.
May 14, 2026
UNMC researchers identify new mechanism behind glaucoma
Study shows genetic mutation may affect glaucoma patients with near-normal eye pressure.
May 14, 2026
Inaugural Medical Education Awards announced
New awards recognize faculty whose dedication to teaching, mentorship and innovation continues to shape the future of medicine.
May 14, 2026
Two honored with inaugural Staff Advisory Council awards
MMI’s Jacqueline Hankins-Berry received the Above and Beyond Award, while internal medicine’s Maria Ball received the Staff Excellence Award.
May 14, 2026
Anatomy lab named in honor of Saxenas’ journey in medicine
A ceremony was held May 1 in honor of a couple with a lifelong dedication to medicine.
May 13, 2026