College of Public Health

Avoiding perils of ‘most dangerous’ profession

College of Public Health partners for statewide course on tractor, ATV safety.

Jun 16, 2017

UNMC College of Public Health's Aaron Yoder, Ph.D. (in red at left) provides tractor safety training to youth in Kearney.

UNMC students to provide health screenings to refugees

UNMC’s Bridge to Care, a student-led interprofessional organization focused on refugee health, is a co-sponsor of the event.

Jun 14, 2017

UNMC's Bridge to Care, a student-led interprofessional organization focused on refugee health, will conduct a health fair at Omaha's second annual World Refugee Day on June 24.

Regents approve Child Health Research Institute

Institute will ensure continued success in pediatric research.

Jun 2, 2017

John Sparks, M.D., chair of the UNMC Department of Pediatrics

New center highlights UNMC’s work in infectious diseases, biodefense research

Global Center for Health Security is approved unanimously by Board of Regents

Jun 1, 2017

Jennifer Larsen, M.D.

UNMC for the record

News and notes from the UNMC community.

May 26, 2017

Munroe-Meyer Institute volunteers at Fun Fitness. From left to right, back Row: Amy Beyersdorf, Emily Drew, Bri Walbrecht, Liz Konopasek, Marne Iwand and Jackline Bartenge.
Front Row: Malinda Childers and Tricia Saxton.

UNMC, UNL Extension offer 9 tractor safety courses to teens across Nebraska

The most common cause of agricultural-related death in Nebraska is overturned tractors and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs).

May 26, 2017

Lookin’ at U: Anita Lee

Office of Community Engagement staffer builds relationships with community leaders and explores opportunities for students and faculty collaborations.

May 25, 2017

Anita Lee

Biden: ‘I hope other institutions follow your lead’

Former vice president delivers keynote address at ribbon-cutting/dedication for Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center

May 23, 2017

Joe Biden escorts Pamela Buffett, the lead donor to the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, into the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Undergrads get a taste of public health

Students from six Nebraska colleges and universities learn about public health career opportunities.

May 22, 2017

Applications open for Great Plains Leadership Institute

This marks 13th year institute has served five-state region.

May 19, 2017

Katie Brandert