Press Release

UNMC College of Dentistry Offers Free Seminar for Dentists, Hygienists May 10-13 at Mahoney State Park, Grand Island, North Platte, Alliance

The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry is offering a free seminar to dentists and dental hygienists, that provides updates in dentistry, May 10 through 13, during its traveling 17th Annual Continuing Education Caravan. Those who attend will receive 3.5 hours of free continuing dental education credit. The caravan will stop at Mahoney […]

May 7, 2004

UNMC to honor four at May 14 commencement ceremony

UNMC will honor four individuals for their dedication and support to UNMC and the health professions during its May 14 commencement ceremony in Omaha. The ceremony begins at 1:30 p.m. at the Qwest Center Exhibition Hall C for students in the College of Medicine, College of Pharmacy, College of Nursing Omaha division, School of Allied […]

May 7, 2004

589 UNMC students to receive diplomas in Kearney, Omaha, Lincoln and Scottsbluff at commencements

Diplomas will be conferred on 589 University of Nebraska Medical Center students during commencement ceremonies to be held in Kearney, Lincoln, Omaha and Scottsbluff. On Thursday, May 6 at 7 p.m., UNMC will hold the spring commencement exercises in the Health and Sports Center on the Kearney campus.  At this time, 27 graduates of the […]

May 6, 2004

UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute to hold June 3 golf tournament to raise funds for recreational therapy services for adults with developmental disabilities

The C. Louis Meyer Rehabilitation Foundation, Inc., invites the public to participate in its Tee-Up for Disabilities Golf Tournament June 3 at the Tregaron Golf Course in Bellevue. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit the Adult Recreational Therapy Program at Munroe-Meyer Institute (MMI), which is located on the University of Nebraska Medical Center campus. Held […]

May 3, 2004

Aging expert to give Third Annual Denham Harman, M.D., Ph.D., Lectureship in Biomedical Gerontology

One of the worlds most-acclaimed scientists will be at UNMC on Friday, April 30, to deliver the Third Annual Denham Harman, M.D., Ph.D., Lectureship in Biomedical Gerontology. Bruce Ames, Ph.D., professor of molecular and cell biology at the University of California, Berkeley, and senior research scientist at the Children’s Hospital Oakland Research Institute, will give […]

Apr 28, 2004

Michael Sorrell, M.D., honored by Nebraskans for Research

Nebraskans for Research (NFR) honored Michael Sorrell, M.D., professor and section chief of gastroenterology and hepatology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, at its Tribute to Research luncheon on Monday, April 26. Almost 300 community leaders attended the event. Dr. Sorrell is known nationally and internationally for his expertise in liver disease and transplantation […]

Apr 26, 2004

UNMC chancellor, 6 of top leaders to visit four cities to say thank you’

University of Nebraska Medical Center Chancellor Harold M. Maurer M.D., and six of his senior leaders at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, will visit four communities in Nebraska April 28 and 29. From North Platte and Scottsbluff on April 28, to Holdrege and Hastings April 29, the group will be involved in various activities, […]

Apr 21, 2004

Bioterrorism radiation course for nurses, physicians set in Norfolk for May 13-14; deadline for registration April 29

A Medical Effects of Ionizing Radiation course will take place May 13-14 at the Lifelong Learning Center in Norfolk. The course, coordinated by the Rural Health Education Network, is sponsored by the Center for Bioterrorism Education. Deadline for registration is April 29. The course provides military and civilian operational personnel with up-to-date information concerning the […]

Apr 16, 2004

UNMC invites nurses to attend April 28 session in North Platte to learn about pursuing bachelor’s, master’s degrees in nursing

The University of Nebraska Medical Center invites nurses interested in earning bachelors or masters degrees in nursing to attend informational sessions in North Platte, Wednesday, April 28. Attendees also will learn about ways to earn a degree with greater flexibility through Internet-based and other distance education. Informational sessions will be held at the below times […]

Apr 12, 2004

UNMC College of Nursing invites nurses to attend informational sessions April 12 in Norfolk to learn about pursuing bachelor’s, master’s degrees

The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing invites anyone interested in pursuing bachelor’s or master’s degrees in nursing to attend an informational session Monday, April 12, in Norfolk. Attendees also will learn about ways to earn a degree with greater flexibility through Internet-based and other distance education. The sessions will be held at […]

Apr 6, 2004

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