Facilities

UNMC Ice Rink to return for skating Dec. 12

The 2025-26 ice skating season is slated to run through Feb. 22.

Nov 25, 2025

Image of the ice rink with the words: UNMC Ice Rink 2025-26 season. Open Dec. 12-Feb. 22.

UNMC teams work to mitigate effects of Nov. 14 fire

Campus leaders, teams continue to aid researchers with labs affected by fire, soot, water damage.

Nov 24, 2025

The incident command team, officed in the Durham Research Center, continues to work to mitigate the impact of the fire.

Med center strives for greater waste diversion

In the last 12 months, the med center has diverted 2.3 million pounds of waste from the landfill, with a goal to do more.

Nov 21, 2025

Members from the med center community learned about local recycling on a tour of First Star Fiber recycling facility in March 2025.

Work continues following fire at Durham Research Center

Officials continue to coordinate operations and communicate with response teams and researchers.

Nov 14, 2025

The Durham Research Center towers

Trees to be removed as part of ongoing construction

The removal involves an area north of the Durham Research Center, making way for a portion of Project Health.

Nov 14, 2025

UNMC emblem

UNMC honored for its revitalization work at EDGE District

Omaha By Design recognized the neighborhood revitalization work at the new district west of Saddle Creek Road.

Nov 12, 2025

A conceptual rendering of the EDGE District at its full development, as viewed from the north looking south along Saddle Creek Road.

Celebration of life services set for Dickmeyer

Don Dickmeyer, who was an architect, retired in 2017 after 45 years of service to UNMC in facilities.

Nov 11, 2025

Don Dickmeyer

Clarkson Tower parking lot to undergo construction 

Work begins Nov. 7 on safety enhancements. During this time, Clarkson Tower shuttle pickups and drop-offs will be paused.

Nov 3, 2025

Aerial view of Clarkson Tower and parking lot

Congestion expected with 42nd and Dewey street work

A 10-day MUD project at the intersection starts today.

Oct 30, 2025

traffic safety roadwork signs and light

UNMC recognized for strong sustainability performance

The Practice Greenhealth Environmental Excellence Awards benchmarked the med center against medical centers nationwide.

Oct 23, 2025

Fall leaves in the sunlight on the UNMC campus