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One in three can’t escape anxiety and depression of early sobriety

Study co-author Jennifer Blackford, PhD, suggests tracking emotions in early alcohol treatment could help prevent relapse.

Sep 8, 2025

Jennifer Blackford, PhD

Welcome back event: ‘Here’s to the start of a great year!’

The annual #WeAreUNMC BBQ, this year combined with the Student Involvement Fair, was held on Aug. 27.

Sep 4, 2025

Students posing with the UNMC light sign

NU leadership development program names new fellows

Four UNMC representatives will participate in the NU program to develop higher education leaders.

Sep 3, 2025

Top from left, Katie Bishop and Ed Peters, DMD, SCD. Bottom from left, Chris Shaffer, PharmD, PhD, and Kari Simonsen, MD

Leading the charge against breast cancer

The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center has a goal to create an endowed chair with a special legacy: the Kenneth Cowan, MD, PhD, Distinguished Chair in Breast Cancer Clinical Research.

Sep 2, 2025

Ken Cowan, MD, PhD

UNMC students don white coats to renew a rite of passage

Students from around UNMC colleges marked the start of their careers as health care professionals, with all the responsibility that involves.

Sep 2, 2025

New UNMC student Eben Samuel receives his white coat from Armando De Alba, MD, an associate professor with the UNMC Department of Family Medicine.

Jennifer Adams, MD, announced as new dermatology chair

Dr. Adams, who joined UNMC in 2019, is excited to build the dermatology program that brought her back home.

Aug 29, 2025

Jennifer Adams, MD

Bob and Helen Bartee Family Lectureship set for Sept. 11

Suzanne Ortega, PhD, past president of the Council of Graduate Schools, will present her science advocacy lecture at the Maurer Center for Public Health.

Aug 28, 2025

Suzanne Ortega, PhD

UNMC announces new office aimed at health workforce

The new Office of Health Workforce Initiatives will be led by Kyle Meyer, PhD, serving as associate vice chancellor for health workforce initiatives.

Aug 27, 2025

Kyle Meyer, PhD

Drs. Webster, Donnelly to fill expanded roles in Allied Health

Their skills and experience within the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions will ensure continuity in support and leadership.

Aug 27, 2025

Tammy Webster, PhD, and Amber Donnelly, PhD

Anne Bowen Fischer assumes new role

Fischer will serve as the director of strategic relations and senior associate to the chancellor.

Aug 27, 2025

Anne Bowen Fischer
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