College of Public Health
UNMC for the record, July 31, 2026
UNMC anesthesiologists named to national roles, and a list of recent and upcoming retirements.
Jul 31, 2026
UNMC College of Public Health marks 20-year milestone
Dean: College is ‘committing ourselves to the next generation of health challenges.’
Jul 28, 2026
Ag safety and health center at UNMC welcomes new director
Following the retirement of founding director Risto Rautiainen, PhD, Matthew Nonnenmann, PhD, is the new Central States Center for Ag Safety and Health director.
Jul 24, 2026
UNMC achievements, July 24, 2026
Notes on a faculty fellowship in dentistry, a research award and a keynote at a regional symposium.
Jul 24, 2026
Abbey Lowe, PhD, selected to serve as NATO expert
Dr. Lowe is an expert in the intersection of ethics, health policy and health security, and will advise NATO in those areas.
Jul 23, 2026
College of Public Health inducts new Delta Omega members
Delta Omega recognizes achievement in scholarship, teaching, research and service, as well as dedication to advancing public health.
Jul 14, 2026
Retirement event for Peter Iwen, PhD, is Friday
Dr. Iwen, who joined UNMC in 1978, served on the faculty and as director of the Nebraska Public Health Laboratory.
Jul 9, 2026
Post-disaster toll on mothers linked to worse child mental health
A UNMC study related to the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill shows that Louisiana moms’ losses were associated with worse mental health in their children.
Jul 6, 2026
Tyson closure prompts community response, UNMC action
‘I knew we had to do something,’ says Athena Ramos, PhD, who has helped lead UNMC’s engagement in Lexington.
Jun 23, 2026
Holland chair spurs innovation in public health
A $2 million endowed gift from the late Richard Holland has served as an invaluable catalyst for the college.
Jun 22, 2026