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Dr. Splittgerber named assistant dean, CQuence prof

The CQuence Distinguished Professorship for Innovation in Health Care is the College of Allied Health Professions’ sixth endowed, named professorship.

Mar 8, 2017

Ryan Splittgerber, Ph.D., right, assistant dean of the College of Allied Health Professions at the Health Science Education Complex, consults with students at the HSEC in Kearney.

College of Nursing to celebrate 100th anniversary

More than 14,500 students have graduated since the “University of Nebraska School for Nurses” began in 1917.

Mar 3, 2017

College of Nursing students, circa 1950.

Dr. Bounds: ‘We can grow Nebraska’

NU leaders, supporters meet with the legislature’s Appropriations Committee.

Mar 1, 2017

University of Nebraska President Hank Bounds, Ph.D

College of Dentistry awarded $4 million state contract

Funds to help increase the number of dental graduates practicing in underserved rural Nebraska and to increase oral health services throughout state.

Feb 21, 2017

Three UNMC students named Purdue Pharma Scholars

Program provides funding for UNMC graduate students conducting neuroscience research.

Feb 20, 2017

From left, Justin Grassmeyer, Richard Sleightholm and Jamie Gehringer

Under the microscope: Educator Laureate David O’Dell, M.D.

UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., talks with David O’Dell, M.D., about his approach to medical education and how students learn today.

Feb 16, 2017

David O’Dell, M.D., is inaugural Educator Laureate

Ceremony today will honor Academic Affairs’ Impact in Education Award winners.

Feb 10, 2017

David O'Dell, M.D.

Hanjun Wang, M.D., is recipient of 2017 Gilmore Award

Dr. Wang has taken on the study of sensory nerve signals and their role in cardiovascular function.

Feb 8, 2017

Hanjun Wang, M.D.

Dr. Are named designated institutional official for COM

Chandra Are, M.D., has also been named associate dean for graduate medical education for the college.

Feb 6, 2017

Chandra Are, M.D.

Ebola grant expanded from $12 million to $24 million

New funds will allow additional site visits, more education and training courses and will establish special pathogens research network.

Feb 3, 2017

The grant will expand preparedness training and site visits of health care providers and facilities on strategies to manage Ebola and other emerging contagious infectious diseases.