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NU Foundation honors Drs. Sorrell, Whitted

Awards recognize distinguished development service, volunteer service.

Oct 23, 2017

From left, Peter Whitted, M.D., J.D., and Michael Sorrell, M.D., received the 2017 University of Nebraska Foundation's highest awards for their dedication and service to the university. Mark Chronister, immediate past chair of the NU Foundation board of directors, and Brian Hastings, president and CEO of the NU Foundation, presented the awards Oct. 13.

Book explores generational differences in health care

Increased understanding creates more cohesive, productive environments.

Oct 18, 2017

Geoff Talmon, M.D., left, and Gary Beck Dallaghan, Ph.D., are co-editors on "Mind the Gap: Generational Differences in Medical Education."

Cattlemen’s Ball raises nearly $1 million

Majority of the proceeds go to cancer research at the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.

Oct 17, 2017

Organizers and hosts of the 2017 Cattlemen's Ball recently presented a $904,000 check to Dr. Kenneth Cowan of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center. From left: Don and Deb Cantrell; Jeff and Karen Evans; Jeff Johnson, host; Dr. Cowan; Lisa Johnson, host; and Cindy and Jim Duncan. Photo courtesy of Becky Finney

Regents Medal honors Dick Holland

The late Omaha philanthropist transformed education, the arts and medical research.

Oct 13, 2017

This photo of Dick Holland originally appeared on metroMAGAZINE's September 2008 cover.

Higher doses of vitamin D increase bone density in premature babies

Findings of UNMC study reported in leading science journal.

Oct 13, 2017

Students demonstrate tool to improve patient care

Interprofessional case study, interactive digital iWalls connect students 500 miles apart.

Oct 12, 2017

Simultaneous ribbon-cutting ceremonies were held in Scottsbluff and Omaha.

China Scholarship Council, UNMC renew collaborations

High-level delegation visits UNMC.

Oct 11, 2017

Dele Davies, M.D., senior vice chancellor for academic affairs at UNMC, and Madam Jinghui Liu, general secretary of the China Scholarship Council, sign the renewal agreement on Sept. 22.

Regents approve creation of department of neurosurgery

Department will build upon success of region’s premier neurosurgery program.

Oct 6, 2017

Ken Follett, M.D., Ph.D., UNMC's current division chief of neurosurgery, plans to step down in 2018 and return to being a full-time neurosurgery faculty member.

Occupational therapy doctorate program approved

Program is the first at a public institution in Nebraska.

Oct 6, 2017

Kyle Meyer, Ph.D., dean of UNMC's College of Allied Health Professions.

Master’s degree in health administration to launch next fall

Program will be the first accredited program in the state.

Oct 6, 2017

Fernando Wilson, Ph.D., associate professor of health services research and administration and acting director of the Center for Health Policy, will manage the new master's degree in health administration.