College of Public Health
Siobhan Wescott, MD, named LaFlesche Professor
Dr. Wescott is the inaugural holder of the Dr. Susan and Susette (Inshata Theumba) LaFlesche Professorship in Public Health.
Jul 15, 2021

UNMC dedicates Wigton Heritage Center
Highlights history of state’s academic health science center with exhibits, vast special collections, artifacts, archives, rare books, University Hospital’s historic façade and iconic columns
Jun 29, 2021

UNMC survey: Vaccine hesitancy remains a challenge in the state
Issue will be discussed June 28 during the “Nebraska Forward” program on News Channel Nebraska.
Jun 25, 2021

UNMC to require COVID-19 vaccination status documentation
Beginning June 21, the UNMC community will be required to document that they are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have declined the vaccine.
Jun 4, 2021

Dr. Meza to lead UNMC’s Health Security Office
Jane Meza, PhD, will continue to serve in health security role at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, as well.
May 26, 2021

NSRI appoints 24 UNMC researchers as fellows
Inaugural cohort to develop solutions for chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive threats.
May 20, 2021

Grants address health disparities, health equity
Six grants totaling $230,000 were awarded through the UNMC College of Public Health.
May 19, 2021

UNMC, UNL collaborate on VR tractor safety program
UNMC, UNL collaborate to improve agricultural safety education with virtual reality.
May 17, 2021


AAPI panelists share experiences, perspectives
Med center voices shared their stories at May 5 event.
May 10, 2021
