College of Public Health

Mask policy tightens as COVID-19 cases rise

​​​​​​​Effective Monday, May 23, procedural masks must be worn in all areas on the UNMC campus.

May 20, 2022

UNMC is updating its masking guidance due to a rise in COVID-19 transmission across the state and a sharp increase in the positivity rate for UNMC asymptomatic saliva PCR tests done on the med center campus.

COVID-19 precautions still needed

On-campus positivity rates up sharply since earlier this year.

May 17, 2022

UNMC for the record, May 13, 2022

Mini-science fair held this evening, retirements announced, CT contrast media supply is stable and this week’s food truck schedule.

May 13, 2022

Public health scholars receive national fellowships

Dean Khan: Fellowships will help showcase LaKaija Johnson, Kylie Johnson and Christian Minter as “emerging national health leaders.”

May 11, 2022

From left, LaKaija Johnson, Christian Minter and Kylie Johnson

UNMC faculty among new NSRI fellows

Eight UNMC names among 49 new fellows announced Wednesday by the National Strategic Research Institute.

May 5, 2022

Maj. Gen., USAF (Ret.) Rick Evans, NSRI director

1,062 UNMC students to receive diplomas during commencement ceremonies

Ceremonies, which will take place May 5 in Norfolk, Kearney and Lincoln and on May 7 in Omaha and Scottsbluff, also will be livestreamed for those who prefer or are unable to attend in person.

May 4, 2022

UNMC, community volunteers to map heat inequities in Omaha this summer

Effort is part of 2022 Omaha summer campaign to prevent heat-related illnesses launched by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Apr 26, 2022

Med student honored for public health efforts

Frantzlee LaCrete is a recipient of the United States Public Health Service Excellence in Public Health Award.

Apr 18, 2022

Frantzlee LaCrete and family on Match Day.

COVID-19 boosters focus of April’s campus forum

Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, also addressed numerous points of progress around UNMC.

Apr 7, 2022

Jane Meza, PhD, interim executive director for health security for UNMC, and Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD

Week full of events will celebrate graduate students

Graduate-Professional Students Appreciation Week runs April 4-8, and here are more than a dozen ways to take part.

Apr 4, 2022