College of Public Health

Infectious diseases class part of global outreach

Taught on Rwandan time, weeklong virtual course created long, but rewarding days.

Sep 14, 2020

From left, David Brett-Major, MD, and Jana Broadhurst, MD

UNMC for the record

News and notes from the UNMC community.

Sep 11, 2020

Angela Hewlett, MD

Study explores COVID-19 effects on children

Alice Sato, MD, PhD, participated in recently published study.

Sep 9, 2020

Alice Sato, MD, PhD

UNMC enrollment sets record for 20th straight year

Record-high 4,247 students are enrolled for the 2020-2021 school year.

Sep 9, 2020

UNMC enrollment at 4,247 sets record for 20th straight year

The increase of 192 students is the biggest increase at UNMC since it added 249 students in 2010.

Sep 8, 2020

Student president’s message: Stay safe

The bar is high for members of the UNMC community.

Sep 8, 2020

Thomas Schroeder

Dr. Watanabe-Galloway takes outreach role at cancer centers

Shinobu Watanabe-Galloway, PhD, is named associate director for community outreach and engagement at the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.

Sep 4, 2020

Shinobu Watanabe-Galloway, PhD

Self-screening with UNMC app required before coming to campus

Screening should take place before arriving on campus and takes less than a minute to complete.

Sep 2, 2020

Managing suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19

What to do if you’ve tested positive for or suspect you have COVID-19.

Aug 27, 2020

$5 million gift creates program on water, climate and health

Donor of $5 million wishes to raise awareness of the importance of public health.

Aug 27, 2020

At left, Anne Hubbard, MD, donated $5 million to create the Water, Climate and Health Program, which will be based in the UNMC College of Public Health and led by Jesse Bell, PhD, at right.