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First UNMC Kearney medical class to be awarded scholarships

The new scholarships will cover at least half the cost of medical school tuition for all four years for the first class of medical students at Kearney.

Feb 23, 2026

The Health Science Education Center II at the Douglas A. Kristensen Rural Health Education Complex at the University of Nebraska at Kearney

UNMC College of Dentistry holds Children’s Dental Day in York

College leaders, residents teamed with former UNMC resident Bailey Neville, DDS, of Countryside Pediatric Dentistry.

Feb 19, 2026

A pediatric dental patient receives care at a Children's Dental Day event.

UNMC announces fall 2025 dean’s list

The University of Nebraska Medical Center has announced its fall 2025 dean’s list for students enrolled in the colleges of nursing, dentistry, pharmacy and allied health professions.

Feb 10, 2026

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Mobile game ‘Zoodemic’ turns public health education into adventure for teens

UNMC, UNO team on app that mixes facts and fun.

Feb 9, 2026

Zoodemic video game during gamplay

UNMC confers more than 400 degrees during winter commencement

Diplomas were conferred on more than 400 University of Nebraska Medical Center students on Dec. 19.

Jan 8, 2026

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UNMC celebrates 427 graduates at Dec. 19 commencement

Eric Matteseon, MD, will receive honorary degree at Friday’s event.

Dec 16, 2025

Eric Matteson, MD

Dr. Sweasy to lead national effort tackling rural cancer as new AACI president

Joann Sweasy, PhD, became president of the Association of American Cancer Institutes on Oct. 21.

Oct 22, 2025

Joann Sweasy, PhD, director of the National Cancer Institute-designated Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center and president of the American Association of Cancer Institutes

UNMC nursing innovation launches nationally

A digital platform years in the making, created through a collaboration between the UNMC College of Nursing, UNeMed, UNeTech and Nebraska Medicine, will position UNMC at the forefront of health care innovation, its creators said. Familyroom.health now is scaling nationally to support families during critical care crises.      Twelve years ago, Breanna Hetland, PhD, then a […]

Oct 21, 2025

Breanna Hetland, PhD

Board of Regents approves second design phase for Project Health

Transformational academic health care facility will help shape the future of Nebraska.

Oct 3, 2025

The latest conceptual rendering of Project Health. All images courtesy HDR Inc.

UNMC leaders discuss defense collaborations at regents meeting

Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, and John Lowe, PhD, spoke to board.

Oct 3, 2025

UNMC Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, addresses the Board of Regents Friday.