Press Release

UNMC announces winner of Gilmore Distinguished New Investigator Award

Honor is named for the late Joseph Gilmore, Ph.D., professor and chairman and his late wife, Harriet.

Feb 23, 2017

UNMC College of Nursing to celebrate 100th year

Since its first class began with 13 women on Oct. 16, 1917, in the “University of Nebraska School for Nurses,” more than 14,500 students have graduated.

Feb 22, 2017

Nursing students in the 1950s on the steps of University Hospital

UNMC announces dean’s list

Announcing the fall 2016 and summer 2016 dean’s lists for students enrolled in nursing, dentistry, pharmacy, and allied health programs

Feb 21, 2017

UNMC College of Dentistry awarded $4 million state contract

Access to care, expansion of telehealth usage and addressing dental shortages across the state are the primary focus.

Feb 21, 2017

UNMC announces opening of low vision satellite clinic in Sioux City

Low vision satellite clinics continue to operate in Lincoln and Hastings.

Feb 13, 2017

Dr. Are named designated institutional official for UNMC College of Medicine

Will oversee all of UNMC’s residency, fellowship programs

Feb 9, 2017

Chandra Are, M.D.

UNMC osteoporosis research study focuses on Spanish- and English-speaking women

Women eligible for the 12-month study must be within five years after menopause.

Feb 6, 2017

Nancy Waltman, Ph.D.

Ebola grant expanded from $12 million to $24 million

Will allow creation of special pathogens research network, additional training

Feb 3, 2017

UNMC extends deadline for applications for open slots in BSN program

Applications are being accepted for all of the college’s divisions in Omaha, Lincoln, Kearney, Norfolk and Scottsbluff.

Feb 2, 2017

Juliann Sebastian, Ph.D.

UNMC presents educator awards to 7 faculty

Seven to receive awards at UNMC’s first Academic Affairs Impact in Education Awards Ceremony on Feb. 10.

Feb 2, 2017

Dave O'Dell, M.D.