College of Public Health
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
Wildfire Rapid Needs Assessment will help communities recover and prepare
Teams from the UNMC College of Public Health and area health departments will be in central and western Nebraska from June 22-26.
Jun 18, 2026
Dedication set for UNMC Indigenous Medicine Garden
The garden is a collaboration between UNMC faculty and staff and Indigenous community leaders, educators and students.
Jun 15, 2026
Dr. Fauver to explore West Nile transmission dynamics
The two-year study, a collaboration with Colorado State University, is being funding by a NIH/NIAID grant.
Jun 11, 2026
Dr. Schmid named American Statistical Association fellow
The fellow selection of Kendra Schmid, PhD, is a prestigious honor reserved for a rare class of statisticians and data scientists.
May 22, 2026
Cancer center hosts Midwest Data Partner’s Workshop
More than 100 attendees from across the city, state and region came to UNMC on April 30.
May 13, 2026
UNMC designated as a WHO Collaborating Center
The prestigious distinction places UNMC among a select group of institutions helping shape the world’s response to emerging health threats.
May 11, 2026
