Press Release
UNMC to host “living library” to spotlight women’s health
The University of Nebraska Medical Center McGoogan Health Sciences Library will hold a living library event where people are “living books” who share their unique experiences and inspiring stories in a small group setting through conversation. The “living books” are members of the University of Nebraska Medical Center and Nebraska Medicine communities, as well as […]
Jan 25, 2024
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UNMC heart, vascular research leaps forward with new grant
The Center for Heart and Vascular Research received an NIH Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence Award.
Jan 17, 2024
![Rebekah Gundry, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/RebekahGundry011024-900x600.jpg)
UNMC confers more than 400 degrees during winter commencement
Diplomas were conferred on more than 400 University of Nebraska Medical Center students on Dec. 15. Addressing the graduates at the ceremony, UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, said: “This day reminds me, and hopefully reminds all of you, that achievement of a goal, particularly a lifetime-defining goal, takes talent, it takes time, it takes […]
Jan 4, 2024
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Attenuation of signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s in a living animal
UNMC-led research team publishes NIH-funded study in noted journal.
Dec 27, 2023
![From top left clockwise, study authors include Howard Gendelman, MD; Lee Mosley, PhD; Jatin Macchi, PhD; and Pravin Yeapuri, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/GendelmanTeam-900x600.jpg)
Maj. Gen. (ret.) Paul Friedrichs, MD, will be awarded honorary degree at commencement
Ceremony will be held at 7 p.m. on Dec. 15 at the Baxter Arena.
Dec 12, 2023
![Maj. Gen. (ret.) Paul Friedrichs, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Friedrichs121123.jpg)
The rink is open to the general public and the UNMC community, and the skating season will run through Feb. 11.
Dec 5, 2023
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Dr. Kratochvil named vice chancellor for external relations
Chris Kratochvil, MD, has been serving in an interim role since the end of 2022.
Dec 1, 2023
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Regents approve planning for training facility at UNMC
The Infectious Diseases Air Transport Training Facility (IDAT) is the latest UNMC partnership with U.S. Department of Defense.
Dec 1, 2023
![The Negatively Pressurized Conex training unit will be housed in the Infectious Diseases Air Transport Training Facility when the facility is completed. From left, Lt. Col. Elizabeth Schnaubelt, MD, Chris Kratochvil, MD, UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, Maj. Tiffany Welsh, Bob Valentine, Maj. Felecia Craddieth, Maj. John McClain, MD.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/NPCTeam120123-900x600.jpg)
UNMC, Columbus Community Hospital sign master affiliation agreement
Stronger collaboration will provide enhanced education and training, help build health workforce.
Nov 20, 2023
![From left, Michael T. Hansen, FACHE, president/CEO of Columbus Community Hospital,and Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, chancellor of UNMC](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/GoldMichael-copy-900x600.jpg)
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs tours UNMC campus
Lester Martínez-López, MD, and Air Force officials toured the campus as part of an ongoing partnership between the military and the university.
Nov 10, 2023
![Lester Martínez-López, MD, assistant secretary of defense for Health Affairs tours iEXCEL during a recent visit to the UNMC campus. (Photo by Nicholas Harnack, 55th Wing Public Affairs, Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska)](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/AssistantSecretaryDefenseTour1111023-900x600.jpeg)