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Secretary McMahon visits Nebraska, highlights joint accreditation

The University of Nebraska marked progress toward joint accreditation between UNMC and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Apr 10, 2026

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon met with university leaders, including Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, president of the University of Nebraska System, as well as toured the Osborne Legacy Complex and learned more about how Nebraska supports student success through innovative academic and athletic partnerships.

UNMC expands nursing partnerships in western Nebraska

The agreement with Gering Public High School offers a nursing pathway for students.

Apr 9, 2026

UNMC Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, and Lepaine Sharp-McHenry, DNP, dean of the UNMC College of Nursing

Latest U.S. News rankings place UNMC among the best

The UNMC College of Medicine moved up to Tier 1 in primary care training, and an array of UNMC programs ranked highly.

Apr 8, 2026

UNMC sign in front of the Michael F. Sorrell Center for Health Science Education, with the 42nd Street skywalk and Wittson Hall behind.

Canvas Convergence will unify system across NU campuses

Faculty access to this new instance of Canvas became available on March 23, with the new environment being used for Fall 2026 courses.

Apr 8, 2026

Outline of the state of Nebraska with the word Canvas in the middle

Executive Sustainability Council enters its next phase

The senior leaders will help prioritize initiatives and strategy across the med center on issues related to sustainability.

Apr 6, 2026

Co-chairs of the med center's Executive Sustainability Council are Kyle Skiermont, PharmD, Nebraska Medicine chief operating officer; Jen Bartholomew, UNMC and Nebraska Medicine associate vice president of capital projects; and Ali S. Khan, MD, MPH, dean of the UNMC College of Public Health.

UNMC joins U.S. emergency preparedness, response network

Ten regional partners will work collaboratively to share knowledge, coordinate action and strengthen systems for future emergencies.

Apr 3, 2026

Angie Vasa, Project ECHO program director for UNMC

UNMC’s iEXCEL program rated as exceptional

Becker’s Healthcare recently recognized hospitals and health systems for their simulation and education programs.

Mar 27, 2026

A graphic of a UNMC student holding up a digital brain as part of the iEXCEL program

Match Day marks milestone for UNMC med students

As their medical school education nears an end, 124 students discovered their matches for their medical residency assignments.

Mar 24, 2026

On Match Day 2026, UNMC medical students and couple Keegan Schuchart, at left, and Grace Moravec announce their residency assignments -- UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Overby appointed cancer center’s associate director for administration

Amy Overby comes to the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center from the NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center at Winship Cancer Institute.

Mar 24, 2026

Amy Overby

Staff Advisory Council to honor excellence with staff awards

Nominations are open through April 10 for the new UNMC Staff Awards Program.

Mar 19, 2026

Stacey Coleman, president of the UNMC Staff Advisory Council