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Study suggests link between prenatal exposure to certain medications and increased autism risk

Research identifies commonly prescribed, sterol biosynthesis-inhibiting medications as potential contributors to neurodevelopmental vulnerability.

Apr 20, 2026

Corresponding author Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD, dean and director of the Munroe-Meyer Institute, and lead author Eric Peeples, MD, PhD, assistant professor in the UNMC Division of Neonatology

UNMC Better Processes Initiative getting underway

A new director of business process improvement has been hired, and training and coordination will be starting soon.

Apr 20, 2026

Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD

Great Plains Leadership Institute marks its 20th year

The leadership development program through the UNMC College of Public Health has built a network of more than 400 alumni.

Apr 16, 2026

Brandon Drozd, director of the Great Plains Leadership Institute

Dr. Davies, UNMC officials meet with North Omaha community leaders

Med center and community leaders discussed programs aimed at improving access to health care, education and wellness.

Apr 15, 2026

H. Dele Davies, MD, UNMC interim chancellor, talks with a table of UNMC and North Omaha community representatives at the April 8 North Omaha Leadership Breakfast.

Dr. Byrareddy inducted into AIMBE’s College of Fellows

The honorary from the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering recognizes the top 2 percent in the field.

Apr 14, 2026

Siddappa Byrareddy, PhD

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.