Press Release

Former UNMC College of Medicine dean, Dr. John Gollan, dies at age 72

Consummate gentleman, facilitator helped transform pediatric care in Nebraska

Jan 8, 2015

John Gollan, M.D., Ph.D.

UNMC and primary care practitioners launch project focused on healthy behaviors

In an effort to improve the health of their communities, practitioners from six rural Nebraska towns came together with metropolitan practitioners and faculty from the University of Nebraska Medical Center to launch a project focused on encouraging healthy behaviors. The research project is aimed at understanding factors that lead to obesity and ways to reverse […]

Jan 6, 2015

Rev. Darryl Eure to headline Jan. 19 MLK event

Rev. Darryl Eure will deliver the annual keynote address to honor slain civil rights leader, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., on the University of Nebraska Medical Center campus on Monday, Jan. 19. As one of the city’s best attended events on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the program, which starts at noon, is […]

Jan 5, 2015

UNMC physician appointed vice chair of national thyroid cancer guidelines panel

Dr. Lydiatt will have an important role in guiding the committee, using best evidence to enhance and improve care nationally.

Dec 29, 2014

Tatiana Bronich, Ph.D., named 2014 Scientist Laureate, other researchers honored

The award is the highest honor UNMC bestows to researchers.

Dec 23, 2014

Nebraska moves into top 10 of healthiest states in U.S.

In a report issued by the United Health Foundation earlier this month, Nebraska moved up one notch after ranking No. 11 last year.

Dec 22, 2014

Ali Khan, M.D.

UNMC administrator elected chairman of Nebraska State Board of Health

Wayne Stuberg, Ph.D., begins one-year term on Jan. 1

Dec 19, 2014

Wayne Stuberg, Ph.D.

UNMC receives $1.3 million gift for macular degeneration, regenerative medicine

Estate gift from Holdrege couple, Mary and Roy Pearson, brings their total university donations to nearly $2.7 million

Dec 18, 2014

Iqbal Ahmad, Ph.D. (center) with Roy and Mary Pearson.

262 UNMC students to receive diplomas during commencement ceremonies Dec. 19

The ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. in the Joslyn Art Museum Witherspoon Concert Hall.

Dec 17, 2014

Is Christmas turkey a sleep aid?

Is there any truth to the myth about turkey making you tired?

Dec 16, 2014