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College of Public Health

Dr. Khan joins polio eradication efforts in Afghanistan and Pakistan

Public Health Dean Ali S. Khan, MD, MPH, will serve on an advisory group convened by the World Health Organization’s Eastern Mediterranean Region.

Feb 4, 2026

Ali S. Khan, MD, MPH, dean of the UNMC College of Public Health

Public health launches ‘Omaha Checkup’ film series

The events use film to foster a discussion around the forces that shape public health.

Jan 30, 2026

Image that says The Omaha Checkup with rolls of film along the sides

UNMC College of Public Health achieves re-accreditation

The recognition by the Council on Education for Public Health reaffirms the college’s position as a leader in public health education and practice.

Dec 10, 2025

Ali S. Khan, MD, MPH, dean of the UNMC College of Public Health, and Nicole Kolm Valdivia, PhD, assistant dean of academic affairs for the college

CS-CASH announces pilot grants to protect ag workers

The research teams will conduct studies to address occupational health challenges faced by rural and aging farm populations.

Nov 14, 2025

Eleanor Rogan, PhD

Distinguished scientist: Athena Ramos, PhD

Dr. Ramos is an associate professor in the UNMC Department of Health Promotion.

Oct 29, 2025

Athena Ramos, PhD

UNMC researchers to study obesity and its cancer risks

Mariah Jackson, PhD, and Dana Verhoeven, PhD, received grant funding from the National Institutes of Health.

Oct 27, 2025

Mariah Jackson, PhD, and Dana Verhoeven, PhD

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