dLWDuSr C VMbI k

College of Public Health

UNMC unveiling new tick testing, surveillance program

With new ticks moving into the state, the UNMC College of Public Health will partner to increase tick and disease monitoring.

Apr 30, 2025

Image of a tick held in a test tube

Tornado impact surveys support community recovery

The surveys conducted in partnership with the UNMC College of Public Health are key to long-term needs in Douglas, Washington counties.

Apr 25, 2025

Kristina Kintziger, PhD

91 UNMC faculty members recognized for service milestones

See this list of faculty who have reached 10, 20, 30 and 40 years at UNMC.

Apr 23, 2025

Carol Casey, PhD, Byers Shaw Jr., MD, and John Windle, MD, recognized for 40 years of service to UNMC.

Dr. ElRayes offers expertise for new health security plan for Africa

The assistance of Wael ElRayes, MD, PhD, showcases UNMC’s global health security contributions and strengthens its regional presence.

Apr 10, 2025

Wael ElRayes, MD, PhD

Public health advocate Nickol receives education catalyst award 

Brenda Nickol, director of career services for the UNMC College of Public Health, works to connect academia and practice.

Apr 8, 2025

Brenda Nickol receives the Catalyst for Education Award at UNMC's Spotlight on Scholarship event.

UNMC achievements, March 28, 2025

The UNMC Center for Global Health and Development received a national public health award for innovative curriculum.

Mar 28, 2025

Abbie Raikes, PhD, and Danielle Thies

Impact in Education: Analisa McMillan, PhD

Dr. McMillan is director of teaching and learning with the UNMC College of Public Health.

Mar 11, 2025

Analisa McMillan, PhD

UNMC to offer new dental/public health degree

The collaboration of the UNMC Colleges of Dentistry and Public Health will allow students to get dental and MPH degrees within four years.

Feb 25, 2025

Yun Saksena, DMD, associate dean for education at the UNMC College of Dentistry, and Nicole Kolm-Valdivia, PhD, assistant dean for academic affairs at the UNMC College of Public Health

Nebraska Breast Health Navigation Program breaks barriers

The program and its peer navigators work to ensure that no breast cancer patient is left without support.

Feb 14, 2025

Phyllis Mitchell-Butler

UNMC launches public health podcast with bird flu discussion

‘For the Health of It’ will offer conversations on important, complex public health issues.

Feb 7, 2025

Promotional graphic