College of Public Health

Drs. Lowe, Romanik discuss COVID-19, Mpox response

UNMC’s Abbey Lowe, PhD, and the White House’s Nikki Romanik, DO, held a grand rounds presentation in December.

Jan 31, 2024

Abbey Lowe, PhD, assistant professor in the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions and scholar with the Global Center for Health Security, and Nikki Romanik, DO, special assistant to the president, deputy director and chief of staff for the White House Office of Pandemic Preparedness and Response Policy

Nominate public health champions for the third annual Nebraska Public Health Defender Award 

The Nebraska Public Health Defender Award honors public health leaders who exemplify a commitment to driving public health forward.

Jan 18, 2024

UNMC’s 2023 reflects another year of growth

Take a look back at some of the highlights from UNMC’s expansive work in 2023.

Jan 8, 2024

Clockwise from top left, UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, and Mayor Jean Stothert led the groundbreaking for the CORE Building, UNMC welcomed the NU Board of Regents to campus in October, med center leadership cut the ribbon on the Community Wellness Collaborative in the Highlander neighborhood, and UNMC students chose the Labs as UNMC's official mascot.

Health care worker wellness program launches in January

The spring cohort for the Psychological First Aid and Whole Wellness Program starts Jan. 16.

Jan 5, 2024

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First-gen day brings meaningful discussion among students and faculty 

The UNMC College of Public Health celebrated National First-Generation Day with the help of a NASPA grant.

Dec 21, 2023

‘No greater calling’: UNMC celebrates graduates

Approximately 400 UNMC students received their degrees at the UNMC Winter Commencement Friday.

Dec 18, 2023

UNMC Regent Jack Stark, PhD, addresses the graduates.

Maj. Gen. (ret.) Paul Friedrichs, MD, to be awarded honorary degree at commencement

UNMC ceremony will be held at 7 p.m. on Dec. 15 at Baxter Arena.

Dec 13, 2023

Maj. Gen. (ret.) Paul Friedrichs, MD

UNMC-led workgroup addresses heat’s impact on human health

The Urban Heat Resilience Workgroup is facilitated through the UNMC Water, Climate and Health Program.

Dec 13, 2023

Kristina Kintziger, PhD, and Summer Woolsey

Breakthrough Thinking explores generative AI in education

Maria Langworthy, PhD, discusses the promise and perils of AI as UNMC works on a future framework.

Dec 11, 2023

Maria Langworthy, PhD

Partnership 4 Kids to discuss volunteering opportunities Dec. 6

The community organization has a longstanding collaboration with the UNMC College of Public Health.

Dec 5, 2023

The event will be held at the Harold M. and Beverly Maurer Center for Public Health.