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‘From Colony to Country’ exhibit to go on display shortly

The rotating display, which will run through September 2027, celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Jun 25, 2026

A graphic highlighting the McGoogan Library's
Inside UNMC, Nebraska Medicine

UNMC, Nebraska Medicine mark milestone as quarantine operation ends

The June 23 news conference highlighted the successful monitoring of MV Hondius passengers following a hantavirus exposure.

Jun 24, 2026

Michael Wadman, MD, National Quarantine Unit medical director, speaks at a press conference held Tuesday, June 23, at the Davis Global Center, to discuss the conclusion of the activation of the National Quarantine Unit for cruise passengers exposed to the hantavirus. Speakers also included, from left, Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, president of the University of Nebraska, Gov. Jim Pillen and Angela Vasa, director of emergency preparedness and special pathogens programs at Nebraska Medicine.
Community, Outreach

Tyson closure prompts community response, UNMC action

‘I knew we had to do something,’ says Athena Ramos, PhD, who has helped lead UNMC’s engagement in Lexington.

Jun 23, 2026

Marcela Carvajal-Suarez, outreach project specialist with the UNMC Center for Reducing Health Disparities, teaches a course in Lexington, Nebraska.

Rheumatology services now offered at SHARING Clinic

The division saw its first patients in April at the clinic in the Durham Outpatient Center.

Jun 18, 2026

The UNMC Division of Rheumatology and Immunology began offering services at the SHARING Clinic on April 14. The team working that night are pictured from left to right: Tina Mahajan, MD; Megan Mattison, MD; Stephen Steggs; Amy Cannella, MD; Rachel Jenkins, MD; Erica Lock; Bryant England, MD, PhD; Wenxian Zhou; Hannah Johnson; and Nozima Aripova.
Outreach, Research, EDGE District, Entrepreneurship, Innovation

‘EDGE in Action’ highlights district’s innovation taking shape

Campaign highlights how the EDGE District already is generating real-world innovation impact.

Jun 3, 2026

EDGE in Action promotional graphic featuring the words From Projections to Practice: EDGE IN ACTION The people powering innovation, collaboration and growth. With images of nine EDGE District partners over a conceptual rendering of the district when it is fully built.
Inside UNMC, UNMC Community

UNMC’s nursing history passes to new hands

Through an extensive planning effort, the UNMC College of Nursing and Alumni History Museum and its archives have transferred to the McGoogan Health Sciences Library.

May 29, 2026

Savanna Falter, archival collections specialist with the McGoogan Health Sciences Library, helped coordinate the move as items from the UNMC College of Nursing and Alumni Museum transferred to the McGoogan Library.
Inside UNMC

Leaders update efforts at National Quarantine Unit

Speaking at a press conference about the 18 Americans, NU President Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, said: ‘This is the best and safest place for them to be.’

May 26, 2026

Gov. Jim Pillen spoke at Friday's press conference to give update on the guests in the National Quarantine Unit at UNMC, along with NU President Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, at left, and Michael Wadman, MD, medical director of the National Quarantine Unit.
Inside UNMC

Dr. Schmid named American Statistical Association fellow

The fellow selection of Kendra Schmid, PhD, is a prestigious honor reserved for a rare class of statisticians and data scientists.

May 22, 2026

Kendra Schmid, PhD
Education, Inside UNMC

Committee named in search for next graduate studies dean

Ken Bayles, PhD, UNMC’s vice chancellor for research, will lead the group of more than a dozen leaders and stakeholders.

May 21, 2026

Ken Bayles, PhD
Inside UNMC, UNMC Community, Chancellor

Forums, visits begin for Dr. Davies as priority candidate

H. Dele Davies, MD, will have a series of meetings with university leadership, faculty, staff, students, donors and community members.

May 20, 2026

H. Dele Davies, MD