College of Public Health

Events planned to recognize Women’s Health Week 

The Olson Center for Women’s Health has scheduled four events from May 14-17.

May 2, 2024

Natalia Santos and Marco Gonzalez Castellon, MD

UNMC graduates chart new paths in public health

The initial cohorts of students will be graduating from two new UNMC College of Public Health programs.

Apr 30, 2024

Hayley Lange

ITEACH Awards honor contributions to student life

Students, student organizations, staff and faculty members were recognized at a ceremony April 17.

Apr 25, 2024

As keynote speakers, Ashley Farrens, trauma program manager at Nebraska Medicine, and (at left) Charity Evans, MD, chief of the division of acute care surgery, shared their work with the hospital-based violence prevention programs Dusk to Dawn and ENCOMPASS Omaha.

Public health leadership institute accepting applications

The Great Plains Leadership Institute, through the UNMC College of Public Health, will host its 19th cohort.

Apr 25, 2024

Dr. Gold marks a decade of growth, with more on the way

In his state-of-the-campus address, Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, thanked ‘all of you’ for seeing through the med center’s exceptional accomplishments.

Apr 18, 2024

UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, gives his annual state-of-the-campus address Tuesday.

Climate and health experts gather at UNMC, discuss collaboration

Universities, public health entities, NASA and others are working together to address climate-related public health challenges in the Midwest.

Apr 17, 2024

Jesse Bell, PhD

UNMC Faculty Senate’s annual faculty meeting is today

UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, will give his annual address to the faculty during the meeting.

Apr 16, 2024

UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD

Virtual Science Café to address Indigenous cancer research

UNMC’s Regina Idoate, PhD, and Aislinn Rookwood will lead the discussion.

Apr 15, 2024

Regina Idoate, PhD, and Aislinn Rookwood

A Pull Toward Public Health: Meet COPH Alumn Justin Frederick

The UNMC Master of Healthcare Administration provided Justin Frederick with the foundation for his successful career in public health.

Apr 12, 2024

‘From Excellent to Exceptional’: Dr. Gold to address faculty

Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, will give his annual address at the UNMC Faculty Senate meeting Tuesday.

Apr 12, 2024

UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD