College of Public Health
College of Public Health offers study-abroad course in Rwanda
The course, a first for the college, gave students an innovative opportunity to engage in global health issues.
Jul 16, 2024
![Abbie Raikes, PhD, and Danielle Theis](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/RaikesTheis071624-900x600.jpg)
Physician assistant alumnus promoted to general
Brig. Gen. Bill Soliz, commanding general of Medical Readiness Command, Pacific, received his MPAS degree from UNMC.
Jul 15, 2024
![Brig. Gen. Bill Soliz, a UNMC College of Allied Health Professions alumnus, became the first active-duty physician assistant to become a general in the U.S. Army. At a ceremony on May 11, his daughters, Army Staff Sgt. Jaline Soliz (left) and Air Force Staff Sgt. Nalani Soliz, pinned on his star. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Department of Defense and Defense Visual Information Distribution Service. The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/BrigGenSoliz-900x600.jpg)
Public health discussion series reaches out to ‘frontlines of conflict’
The webinars share knowledge, preparedness and empathy with health responders operating in conflict zones.
Jun 12, 2024
![Ali S. Khan, MD, MPH, dean of the UNMC College of Public Health and Richard Holland Presidential Chair](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/AliKhan101422-900x600.jpg)
Grant to study vaping’s impact on youth brains
The UNMC College of Public Health received a research grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse.
Jun 11, 2024
![Daisy Dai, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/HongyingDaisyDai102023-1-900x600.jpg)
UNMC for the record, June 7, 2024
An MMI project will support caregivers, two in the Nebraska HEALING program named heroes, and the campus food vendor schedule.
Jun 7, 2024
![Maggie Neujahr](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/MaggieNeujahrMMI-900x600.jpg)
UNMC’s World Health Day empowers global health research
The events featured distinguished speakers Raji Tajudeen, MD, and Peter Kilmarx, MD.
Jun 3, 2024
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New generative AI events at UNMC start this summer
The Generative AI at UNMC Summer Symposium is set for July, and a chat series on AI issues starts in June.
May 31, 2024
![McGoogan Library Dean Emily Glenn and Rachel Lookadoo, JD, assistant professor of environmental, agricultural and occupational health in the UNMC College of Public Health, co-chairs of the UNMC AI Task Force](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/GlennLookadoo052324-900x600.jpg)
Dr. Lowe named inaugural Anne M. Hubbard Chair
John Lowe, PhD, becomes permanent chair of the UNMC Department of Environmental, Agricultural and Occupational Health on July 1.
May 29, 2024
![John Lowe, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/JohnMartinLowe022223-900x600.jpg)
Dean Khan named to CDC committee on COVID-19 vaccines
UNMC’s Ali S. Khan, MD, MPH, will serve on the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine review.
May 28, 2024
![Ali S. Khan, MD, MPH](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/AliKhan101422-900x600.jpg)
Tornado survey offers ‘boots-on-the-ground epidemiology’
A UNMC College of Public Health team joined local and state health representatives in conducting a Washington County needs assessment.
May 21, 2024
![A team from the UNMC College of Public Health helped conduct the rapid needs assessment May 16-18.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/TornadoSurvey052124-900x600.jpg)