College of Public Health

Midwest cancer symposium is Oct. 7 at UNMC

The event will explore environmental determinants of pediatric cancer and congenital anomalies.

Sep 15, 2025

UNMC panelists include Julie Petersen, PhD, Jesse Bell, PhD, and Tara Nordgren, PhD.

Abigail Lowe, PhD, is inaugural Aita Professorship recipient

Dr. Lowe will hold the Drs. Virginia and John F. Aita Professorship Integrating the Humanities and Arts in Health Promotion.

Sep 12, 2025

Abigail Lowe, PhD

UNMC achievements: Sept. 12, 2025

Two NIH grants of note, a distinguished mentor of graduate students award and an award for a glycobiology leader.

Sep 12, 2025

Brittney Dickey, PhD

UNMC enrollment rises for 25th straight year

The steady growth is a testament to UNMC’s continued focus on growing the state’s health workforce.

Sep 8, 2025

UNMC campus sign

NU leadership development program names new fellows

Four UNMC representatives will participate in the NU program to develop higher education leaders.

Sep 3, 2025

Top from left, Katie Bishop and Ed Peters, DMD, SCD. Bottom from left, Chris Shaffer, PharmD, PhD, and Kari Simonsen, MD

E-learning modules on harm reduction available

The modules, geared toward health professionals, are available through the NU Advance professional development website.

Aug 15, 2025

Teaser photo from the NU Advance registration page

Former U.S. surgeon general’s visit is today

Jerome Adams, MD, who served as surgeon general from 2017 to 2021, will give a lecture at 11:30 a.m.

Aug 11, 2025

Jerome Adams, MD (Purdue University photo/John Underwood)

Remembering Phil Smith, MD, Nebraska’s father of biopreparedness

Dr. Smith leaves a legacy in establishing UNMC and Nebraska Medicine at the global front in fighting infectious diseases. 

Jul 25, 2025

Phil Smith, MD, 1946-2025

Public health, CS-CASH hold successful ag health and safety course

This year’s four-day Agricultural Health & Safety Course for Medical and Safety Professionals drew 96 participants.

Jul 24, 2025

This year's four-day Agricultural Health & Safety Course for Medical and Safety Professionals drew 96 participants, both in person and online.

‘Zoodemic’ app brings public health education to young learners

The app was developed by the UNMC College of Public Health and students from the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

Jul 22, 2025

An image of the opening screen in the Zoodemic app