College of Public Health

Hamid Band, MD, PhD, named UNMC Scientist Laureate

Dr. Band, a cancer researcher with the Eppley Institute, is credited as an exceptional scientist and an outstanding colleague.

Sep 18, 2024

Hamid Band, MD, PhD

Dr. Davies visits Macy on community outreach trip

The interim chancellor attended a Umoⁿhoⁿ Tribe powwow, met with local leaders and listened to hear the issues that are important in the northeast Nebraska community.

Sep 9, 2024

From left, Lisa Spellman, tribal leader Dustin Lovejoy, Siobhan Wescott, MD, and UNMC Interim Chancellor Dele Davies, MD

Kidsights Data partners with state of Colorado

Colorado is the first state government to use the tool from the UNMC College of Public Health to track early child development.

Aug 21, 2024

Abbie Raikes, PhD

UNMC AI discussion series extends schedule

The monthly online discussions for the ‘What’s New in AI at UNMC?” series now are extended into November.

Aug 21, 2024

"What's New in AI at UNMC?" graphic

Center for preparedness holds symposia series across Nebraska

Six events were held in Beatrice, Bellevue, Bridgeport, Kearney, Norfolk and North Platte.

Aug 15, 2024

Attendees participating in the UNMC College of Public Health’s Center for Preparedness and Emergency Response Solutions 2024 Annual Symposia Series.

New faculty spotlight: Jerrod Anzalone, PhD

Dr. Anzalone is an assistant professor at the Department of Biostatistics in the UNMC College of Public Health.

Aug 8, 2024

Jerrod Anzalone, PhD

Sauer receives Rosalind Franklin Society award

The honor recognizes her published research on patient information challenges during disasters.

Aug 1, 2024

Lauren Sauer

College of Public Health offers study-abroad course in Rwanda

The course, a first for the college, gave students an innovative opportunity to engage in global health issues.

Jul 16, 2024

Abbie Raikes, PhD, and Danielle Theis

Physician assistant alumnus promoted to general

Brig. Gen. Bill Soliz, commanding general of Medical Readiness Command, Pacific, received his MPAS degree from UNMC.

Jul 15, 2024

Brig. Gen. Bill Soliz, a UNMC College of Allied Health Professions alumnus,  became the first active-duty physician assistant to become a general in the U.S. Army. At a ceremony on May 11, his daughters, Army Staff Sgt. Jaline Soliz (left) and Air Force Staff Sgt. Nalani Soliz, pinned on his star. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Department of Defense and Defense Visual Information Distribution Service. The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement.

Public health discussion series reaches out to ‘frontlines of conflict’

The webinars share knowledge, preparedness and empathy with health responders operating in conflict zones.

Jun 12, 2024

Ali S. Khan, MD, MPH, dean of the UNMC College of Public Health and Richard Holland Presidential Chair