Facilities

New schedule set for 42nd Street access changes

Aside from access changes for Poynter Hall and Wittson Hall, new underground street work is coming up for 42nd Street between Emile and Leavenworth streets.

Apr 14, 2026

A computer rendering of the future design along 42nd Street through UNMC, showing a redesigned sidewalks and street.

Earth Month events at UNMC aim for a healthier tomorrow

This month’s events include the annual e-waste recycling opportunity, a tree planting ceremony and a health care challenge.

Apr 8, 2026

Neelanjana Gayen, a UNMC PhD student in biochemistry and molecular biology and president of UNMC’s Health Educators and Academic Leaders (HEAL) organization, places a shovel of dirt around a tree she helped plant tree in the green space in front of the Durham Research Center on Wednesday October 15, 2025, with UNMC grounds staff and the LiveGreen Ambassadors organization.

Weather delays building entrance shifts

For the time being, Wittson Hall’s east entrance will remain open.

Apr 8, 2026

A computer rendering showing the future design along 42nd Street through UNMC.

Executive Sustainability Council enters its next phase

The senior leaders will help prioritize initiatives and strategy across the med center on issues related to sustainability.

Apr 6, 2026

Co-chairs of the med center's Executive Sustainability Council are Kyle Skiermont, PharmD, Nebraska Medicine chief operating officer; Jen Bartholomew, UNMC and Nebraska Medicine associate vice president of capital projects; and Ali S. Khan, MD, MPH, dean of the UNMC College of Public Health.

Demolition work scheduled in support of Project Health

The property that formerly housed Don & Millie’s at Saddle Creek Road and Farnam Street will hold a parking garage by 2028.

Apr 3, 2026

Rendering of the future Project Health facility, with the CORE Building to the right of picture and new parking garage to the left

Wittson Hall entrance to close

Walking detour signs will be posted, as the entrance will remain closed until September during 42nd Street construction.

Apr 2, 2026

Wittson Hall exterior photo

Streetcar work to impact additional sections of Farnam Street

For a few weeks starting March 16, sections of Farnam Street between 40th to 44th streets will be closed or have lane restrictions.

Mar 11, 2026

An aerial view down Farnam Street, with traffic cones in the street as cars drive by.

Nebraska Medicine announces addition of Farnam Health Center

The new facility is expected to open to patients in September 2027.

Mar 10, 2026

A computer rendering of the newly announced Farnam Health Center

Utility digging to start Monday

The work, which is connected to Project Health, will take place on the east side of the UNMC Omaha campus.

Mar 5, 2026

UNMC emblem with the words

Bennington clinic opens a new chapter in neighborhood care

Bennington Health Center opens next week, offering families northwest of the Omaha metro convenient access to primary care. 

Mar 4, 2026

Nebraska Medicine officials and Bennington Mayor Clint Adams cut the ribbon on the new Nebraska Medicine-Bennington Health Center.
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