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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

University of Nebraska System President Jeffrey P. Gold, MD

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

Front, from left, Alicia Burns, DMSc, Darcy Jones, DMSc, Carissa Bowie, DMSc, Sam Dellinger, DMSc, Tamara Dietze, DMSc, Jasmin Butler, DMSc. Back, from left, Troy Cyr, DMSc, Michael Day, DMSc, Kyle Brown, DMSc, Elijah Geesaman, DMSc, Kurt Andree, DMSc.

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

Abbey Fingeret, MD, PhD

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

Ali S. Khan, MD, MPH, dean of the UNMC College of Public Health

UNMC expands nursing partnership with UNO

The agreement with the University of Nebraska at Omaha will streamline nursing admissions.

Feb 3, 2026

Lepaine Sharp-McHenry, DNP, dean of the UNMC College of Nursing, and Melanie Bloom, PhD, dean of the UNO College of Arts and Sciences

UNMC Bookstore, C-store transition to new management

Barnes & Noble College will assume management of retail, online operations and all course materials beginning in April.

Feb 2, 2026

Barnes & Noble College in words and logo

Nebraska Science Festival, public expo return for 2026

The monthlong festival, presented by UNMC, will run throughout April with a series of science and technology-related activities.

Jan 30, 2026

The NESciFest's Public Science Expo will be held at The Durham Museum on April 18.

Public health launches ‘Omaha Checkup’ film series

The events use film to foster a discussion around the forces that shape public health.

Jan 30, 2026

Image that says The Omaha Checkup with rolls of film along the sides

Leaders address path forward in Nebraska Medicine governance

H. Dele Davies, MD, held a special forum Tuesday with Nebraska Medicine CEO Michael Ash, MD, and Clarkson Regional Health Services’ CEO Bill Lydiatt, MD.

Jan 29, 2026

Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, Nebraska Medicine CEO Michael Ash, MD, and Clarkson Regional Health Services’ CEO Bill Lydiatt, MD

Nursing climbs up rankings for its MSN program

The UNMC College of Nursing program ranked 41st in the U.S. News and World Report rankings of top online programs.

Jan 27, 2026

UNMC College of Nursing Dean Lepaine Sharp-McHenry, DNP
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