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Dr. Santarpia joins team using ‘smart building’ tech to clean indoor air
Josh Santarpia, PhD, will be a lead investigator for Poppy Health’s national research program.
Feb 18, 2026
University of Nebraska community mourns passing of Mike Yanney
The Omaha philanthropist died on Feb 14 at the age of 92.
Feb 17, 2026
UNMC experts testify in favor of important research funds
Ann Anderson-Berry, MD, PhD, Don Coulter, MD, and Tammy Kielian, PhD, spoke on behalf of the University of Nebraska System.
Feb 13, 2026
Community service, campus safety discussed at campus forum
Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, hosted assistant vice chancellor Heidi Keeler, PhD, and Police Chief Charlotte Evans.
Feb 12, 2026
The future of health care is being built in Nebraska
Project Health is not just a hospital. It’s a vision.
Feb 10, 2026
University of Nebraska launches search for next UNMC chancellor
A committee comprised of representatives from UNMC, Nebraska Medicine, each of the other NU campuses and members of the community will lead the process.
Feb 5, 2026
UNMC confers first Doctor of Medical Science degrees
The DMSc degree can be essential for some physician assistants to maintain clinical expertise and grow with standards.
Feb 5, 2026
Abbey Fingeret, MD, PhD, named Varner Educator Laureate
Dr. Fingeret, an associate professor of surgical oncology who joined UNMC in 2016, called the recognition an extraordinary honor.
Feb 4, 2026
Dr. Khan joins polio eradication efforts in Afghanistan and Pakistan
Public Health Dean Ali S. Khan, MD, MPH, will serve on an advisory group convened by the World Health Organization’s Eastern Mediterranean Region.
Feb 4, 2026
UNMC expands nursing partnership with UNO
The agreement with the University of Nebraska at Omaha will streamline nursing admissions.
Feb 3, 2026