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UNMC’s Dr. Amoura grand marshal at pride parade

UNMC community invited to march in Heartland Pride Parade to be held Saturday in Council Bluffs.

Jun 14, 2017

Jean Amoura, M.D.

Students picking up STEAM with UNMC visit

Young women from the Urban League of Nebraska Whitney Young Junior Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture and Mathematics Academy find inspiration with campus visit.

Jun 9, 2017

15 girls enrolled in the Urban League of Nebraska Whitney Young Junior STEAM (science, technology, engineering, agriculture, mathematics) Academy spent two days at UNMC learning about various health professions.

Regents approve Child Health Research Institute

Institute will ensure continued success in pediatric research.

Jun 2, 2017

John Sparks, M.D., chair of the UNMC Department of Pediatrics

Stephen Williams, Pharm.D., is Preceptor of Year

Gregory Peitz, Pharm.D., also named Faculty Preceptor of the Year at College of Pharmacy’s honors convocation.

Jun 1, 2017

From left, class president Beau Ehlers, Preceptor of the Year Stephen Williams, Pharm.D., and Courtney Fletcher, Pharm.D., dean of the UNMC College of Pharmacy

Mobile operating room gives UNMC training edge

Two-day advanced otolaryngology course for residents featured leaders in the field from eight states.

May 26, 2017

From left, Gary Moore, M.D. (UNMC), John Taylor (Stryker), Jonathan Hatch, M.D., (UNMC), Dwight Jones, M.D., (UNMC), Dan Surdell, M.D. (UNMC), Jessie Wagner (Stryker), Tara Burgett (Stryker), Christie Barnes, M.D., (UNMC).

Under the microscope: The Chihuly Sanctuary

Dr. Gold talks with glass sculptor Dale Chihuly and his wife, Leslie Jackson Chihuly, president of Chihuly Studio and Chihuly Workshop.

May 25, 2017

Biden: ‘I hope other institutions follow your lead’

Former vice president on hand for the dedication and ribbon-cutting of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.

May 24, 2017

Former United States Vice President Joe Biden, center, is joined by university, hospital, governmental and community leaders to cut the ribbon on the new Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.

Chihuly Sanctuary unveiled Friday

Installation at the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center is cornerstone of Healing Arts Program.

May 22, 2017

Cutting the ribbon on the Chihuly Sanctuary are, from left, Ken Cowan, M.D., Ph.D., director of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center; Daniel DeBehnke, M.D., M.B.A., Nebraska Medicine CEO; Leslie Jackson Chihuly, president and CEO of Chihuly Studio and Chihuly Workshop; Dale Chihuly; UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D.; UNMC supporter Walter Scott; Amy Jenson, executive director of the Healing Arts Program; and UNMC supporter Mike Yanney.

Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center to elevate cancer care in region

Formal dedication ceremony to be held Tuesday for new center.

May 18, 2017

A formal dedication ceremony for The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center will be held Tuesday.

Student group educating Douglas County on STIs

UNMC’s Do juSTIce reaching out to high-risk populations.

May 17, 2017

Some of the members of Do juSTIce: Back row, from left, Ian Suiter and Jared Baxter; front row, from left, Bianca Christensen, Madeleine Wilson, Natasha Wilson and Katie Barta.