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Omaha Mayor John Ewing, Jr., visits UNMC

The new mayor met with Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, and med center leaders, and toured the Davis Global Center and Catalyst building.

Jun 30, 2025

Omaha Mayor John Ewing, Jr., visited the UNMC Omaha campus on June 23 to meet with Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, as well as other med center leaders, and receive a tour.

Dr. Nuss named assistant dean for nursing’s Omaha division

Suzanne Nuss, PhD, brings deep experience with UNMC, Nebraska Medicine and the nursing field.

Jun 30, 2025

Suzanne Nuss, PhD

Kyle Meyer, PhD, to step down as allied health dean in 2026

Dr. Meyer is the founding dean of the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions and has led allied health at UNMC for 20 years.

Jun 27, 2025

Kyle Meyer, PhD

Barnes, Dr. Kratochvil take permanent roles with NU System

Both Anne Barnes and Chris Kratochvil, MD, will retain their UNMC appointments and remain actively engaged at UNMC.

Jun 27, 2025

Anne Barnes and Chris Kratochvil, MD

KU Medical Center, UNMC to lead clinical trials center

A new grant will support efforts, provide coordination and increase capacity to conduct multisite pediatric research.

Jun 27, 2025

Russell McCulloh, MD, associate vice chancellor for clinical research at UNMC and a principal investigator on the grant

UNMC, Taiwan partners join in research collaboration

UNMC and National Yang-Ming Chiao Tung University leaders signed a memorandum of understanding at a June 16 ceremony.

Jun 26, 2025

Howard Liu, MD, chair, UNMC Department of Psychiatry, Albert Yang, PhD, chairperson, NYCU School of Medicine, Jane Meza, PhD, interim vice chancellor for academic affairs, and Ken Bayles, PhD, UNMC vice chancellor for research, gathered on June 16 at Wittson Hall to sign a memorandum of understanding between UNMC and NYCU School of Medicine.

My North Star: Tragedy blazes trail for career fighting cancer

Joann Sweasy, PhD, sees opportunities to advance cancer care and research in transformative ways through the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.

Jun 25, 2025

Joann Sweasy, PhD, director of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center and the Eppley Institute for Research in Cancer and Allied Diseases, brings researchers and clinicians together to discuss cancer research and care.

Sarpy County, UNMC to team on forensic psychiatry fellowship

The fellowship, which will begin in 2026, will improve outcomes where legal and mental health concerns meet.

Jun 25, 2025

From left, Howard Liu, MD, chair of the UNMC Department of Psychiatry; Kimberly Clawson, MD, founding forensic psychiatry fellowship director, UNMC Department of Psychiatry; Tom Dargy, Sarpy County assistant county administrator; and Jo Martin, Sarpy County corrections director

Mark and Catherine Houser create pediatric nephrology professorship

Melissa Muff-Luett, MD, an associate professor and chief of the UNMC Division of Pediatric Nephrology, is set to become the inaugural recipient.

Jun 24, 2025

Melissa Muff-Luett, MD

Regents approve Diabetes Center of Excellence at UNMC

The center unifies research and education efforts across the university system and bolsters diabetes prevention and care.

Jun 20, 2025

Andjela Drincic, MD