College of Public Health

Nebraska ranks as 10th healthiest state

Ali S. Khan, M.D., M. P.H., dean of the College of Public Health, is focused on continuing to improve the state’s health indicators.

Dec 22, 2014

Ali S. Khan, M.D., M.P.H., dean of the College of Public Health, traveled the state in 2014 to talk with stakeholders about how to improve the state's health indicators. His goal is to have Nebraska rank as the healthiest state in the U.S. by 2020.

Nebraska moves into top 10 of healthiest states in U.S.

In a report issued by the United Health Foundation earlier this month, Nebraska moved up one notch after ranking No. 11 last year.

Dec 22, 2014

Ali Khan, M.D.

262 UNMC students to receive diplomas during commencement ceremonies Dec. 19

The ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. in the Joslyn Art Museum Witherspoon Concert Hall.

Dec 17, 2014

Academic attire for ceremonies available Wednesday

Faculty, students encouraged to pick up graduation garb in advance.

Dec 15, 2014

Academic attire for December ceremonies can be picked up on Wednesday.

First MOOC: Lessons learned on both sides

Denise Britigan, Ph.D., calls UNMC’s first Massive Open Online Course a success.

Dec 9, 2014

Denise Britigan, Ph.D., left, and Analisa McMillan

Study: Benefits for ex-smokers outweigh weight gain

College of Public Health’s Mohammad Siahpush, Ph.D., is principal investigator on project.

Dec 5, 2014

Mohammad Siahpush, Ph.D.

UNMC for the record

News and notes from the UNMC community.

Dec 5, 2014

Ali S. Khan, M.D., M.P.H., dean of the College of Public Health

Student spotlight: Meet Abbey Gregg

Public Health Ph.D. candidate enjoys diverse opportunities to make people’s lives better.

Dec 5, 2014

UNMC reaches out to spread holiday cheer

Holiday outreach efforts continue across campus.

Dec 1, 2014

Donations are being accepted at the College of Public Health for Toys for Tots.

Thinking outside the box on Ebola testing

UNMC team publishes guidance on safe testing of Ebola virus specimens.

Nov 26, 2014

Pete Iwen, M.D.
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