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UNMC study explores COVID -19, lung diseases

Research team examined role of IL-33 gene in COVID-19 compared to other inflammatory lung diseases.

Jul 21, 2021

From left, Jill Poole, MD, and Rohit Gaurav, PhD

Step-Up program returns to UNMC Omaha campus

The program has more than doubled in size since it began in 2016.

Jul 20, 2021

From left, this year's UNMC Step-Up interns are Andrea Martinez-Ramirez of Omaha South High School, Cecilia Cruz of Metropolitan Community College, TuWanajha Marion of Benson High School, Jermaine Jones of Burke High School, Randy Smith of Omaha North High School, Terenthia Gibson of Neville High School in Monroe, Louisiana, Lena Edwards of Burke High and and A'Mya Shelly of Omaha North. (Not pictured is Paw Soe of Benson High School.)

American Chemical Society honors Dr. Vennerstrom

ACS devotes entire journal issue to a ‘celebration’ of Dr. Vennerstrom and his work.

Jul 19, 2021

Jonathan Vennerstrom, PhD

Siobhan Wescott, MD, named LaFlesche Professor

Dr. Wescott is the inaugural holder of the Dr. Susan and Susette (Inshata Theumba) LaFlesche Professorship in Public Health.

Jul 15, 2021

Siobhan Wescott, MD

ACS accreditation a ‘crown jewel’ for UNMC

Story, video discuss accreditation in recognition of work advance simulation-based education.

Jul 14, 2021

The Davis Global Center, home of iEXCEL

‘A place of welcome’

Wigton Heritage Center dedication and ribbon cutting celebrate’s UNMC, Nebraska’s medical history.

Jun 30, 2021

Robert Wigton, MD, cuts the ribbon on the new Wigton Heritage Center as, from left, Corrine Hansen, PhD, Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert and Amy Volk of the University of Nebraska Foundation look on.

Dr. Roberts discussed COVID-19 impact on mental health

Holly Roberts, PhD, was featured on podcast “Ag State of Mind with Jason Meadows.”

Jun 29, 2021

Holly Roberts, PhD

Nursing’s Juli Bohnenkamp is Gold U Award recipient

Testing resource coordinator lauded by colleagues for her commitment to the college and its students.

Jun 28, 2021

Juli Bohnenkamp

Tuition freeze, strategic investments mark NU budget

President Carter: University “is in a position of strength.”

Jun 22, 2021

Ted Carter, president of the University of Nebraska

University cracks top 100 in U.S. patent tally

NU system has been ranked for four consecutive years.

Jun 22, 2021

Michael Dixon, PhD, president and CEO of UNeMed