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iEXCEL moves into new phase of growth – ‘iEXCEL 2.0’

UNMC’s cutting edge health care simulation program is taking on new goals and expanding some of its leaders’ roles.

May 20, 2025

A UNMC student explores cutting-edge training during Neuroblock using iEXCEL’s immersive virtual technology for hands-on learning that will shape the future of health care education.

Lydia Fritsche, PharmD, honored as student pharmacist of the year

Dr. Fritsche graduated from the UNMC College of Pharmacy in May.

May 20, 2025

Lydia Fritsche, PharmD

Dr. Linder to step down as CEO; Dr. Ash named successor

Michael Ash, MD, will be promoted to chief executive officer by the Nebraska Medicine Board of Directors, effective July 1.

May 16, 2025

James Linder, MD

Recliner project innovates for dignity and respect

UNL students partnered with the Great Plains IDeA-CTR and Nebraska Medicine to develop a prototype recliner to meet a specific need.

May 15, 2025

This prototype hospital recliner was custom designed by UNL mechanical engineering students.

Summer at UNMC: MMI welcoming research scholars

The Munroe-Meyer Institute is preparing for its fourth year participating in UNMC’s Summer Undergraduate Research Program.

May 14, 2025

Katelyn Kelley, clinical research program manager and director of the MMI SURP program

Dr. Davies to UNMC graduates: Take flight

UNMC had nearly 1,000 spring graduates across its five campuses.

May 13, 2025

Jordan Knapp acknowledges the crowd during the Omaha commencement ceremony.

Anatomical donor program honors loved ones at memorial service

The annual service, held at the Truhlsen Events Center, drew more than 500 people.

May 9, 2025

Candles lit in remembrance of the anatomical donors

UNMC faculty member leaves gift to support microbiology research

A $738,000 estate gift from the late Roberta White-Miller, PhD, will fund fellowships at UNMC and University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

May 9, 2025

Roberta White-Miller, PhD

UNMC research shows healing potential of engineered ‘scaffolds’

The research team led by UNMC’s Sangamesh Kumbar, PhD, recently published their findings in the journal Bioactive Materials.

May 8, 2025

Sangamesh Kumbar, PhD

UNMC Campus Spotlight showcases dentistry’s VETSmile program

The VETSmile Clinic at the UNMC College of Dentistry allows dental students to serve those who served.

May 6, 2025

UNMC Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, and Gerry Kugel, DMD, PhD, dean of the UNMC College of Dentistry