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UNMC College of Public Health marks 20-year milestone

Dean: College is ‘committing ourselves to the next generation of health challenges.’

Jul 28, 2026

The UNMC College of Public Health Harold M. and Beverly Maurer Center for Public Health building on the left with Fletcher Benton's

Leaders cut ribbon on ‘amazing’ UNMC Residences

UNMC Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, told the audience at Friday’s ribbon cutting that the new student housing will help UNMC students thrive in their education.

Jul 22, 2026

A ribbon cutting event was held Friday July 17, 2026, for the new student housing building on the University of Nebraska Medical Center campus. Here, university and community leaders cut the ribbon.

Search underway for next graduate studies dean

The search committee will identify the best leader within NU to advance UNMC Graduate Studies’ mission and vision.

Jul 21, 2026

UNMC Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD

25 years building a stronger rural health workforce

The Nebraska Area Health Education Center marks its 25th anniversary this year and its commitment to rural Nebraska.

Jul 17, 2026

Jeffrey Harrison, MD, chair of the UNMC Department of Family Medicine and director of the Nebraska AHEC program

iEXCEL earns five-year ACS-AEI reaccreditation 

The designation from the American College of Surgeons Comprehensive Accredited Education Institute marks a significant milestone for iEXCEL.

Jul 15, 2026

Fourth-year medical students take part in a surgery boot camp as a final prep before they move on to their residencies. Part of the two-week camp is working in the simulation labs at the Davis Global Center.

Nominations open for UNMC’s highest research honors

The awards recognize faculty whose work has advanced scientific discovery, along with community partners strengthening the university’s research mission.

Jul 14, 2026

Ken Bayles, PhD, UNMC vice chancellor for research

Dr. Britigan to step down as UNMC College of Medicine dean

The 15-year tenure for Bradley Britigan, MD, is hailed as a transformational period for the college.

Jul 10, 2026

Bradley Britigan, MD, dean of UNMC College of Medicine

Committee named to review Dr. Meza for permanent vice chancellor role

The review will be co-chaired by Chris Kratochvil, MD, vice chancellor for external relations, and Brad Britigan, MD, dean of the UNMC College of Medicine.

Jul 8, 2026

Jane Meza, PhD

A desire to make a difference: Dr. Davies becomes UNMC chancellor

As H. Dele Davies, MD, officially takes the position of chancellor, he discusses his path to reaching this point.

Jul 1, 2026

Dr. Davies gives a report to the University of Nebraska Board of Regents in October 2025 when the board held its regular meeting at the UNMC Davis Global Center. 

Air Force’s C-STARS Omaha unit supports hantavirus response

The Center for Sustainment of Trauma and Readiness Skills is part of the U.S. Air Force’s School of Aerospace Medicine and the 711th Human Performance Wing.

Jun 26, 2026

A medical professional from the Center for Sustainment of Trauma and Readiness Skills (C-STARS) Omaha, in full personal protective equipment, mops the floor while another team member tends to a simulated patient at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, June 14, 2024. (Screengrab taken from U.S. Air Force video by Ryan Law)