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UNMC Earns StormReady Designation

The National Weather Service designation recognizes UNMC’s commitment to severe weather preparedness.

Nov 10, 2026

UNMC and National Weather Service staff celebrate UNMC's StormReady designation. From left are Charlotte Evans, chief, University of Nebraska Police and Public Safety; Patrick Rodarte, emergency management coordinator; Diane Mack, emergency management director; Jonathan Genter, deputy director, communications and support; Chris Franks, warning coordination meteorologist, National Weather Service Omaha; Samantha Spanel, dispatcher; and Jane Meza, vice chancellor for academic affairs.

College leaders visit new Kearney medical training center

Educators met and mentored the inaugural class of medical students at the Kearney campus.

Nov 10, 2026

UNMC College of Medicine leaders met with the college's first cohort of Kearney-based medical students in October.

Art of Discovery contest winners announced

The contest invited researchers to showcase their work through imagery.

Nov 10, 2026

Gunjan Misri, a doctoral candidate in the UNMC Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, took “Best in Show” in the competition with “The Heart of Cellular Traffic.” The image captures lung adenocarcinoma cells with unexpectedly heart-shaped nuclei.

Olson brown bag to focus on lung cancer screening

Rahaman will provide an overview of lung cancer risk factors, symptoms and screening recommendations,

Nov 10, 2026

Gina Rahaman

Dr. Ramos to lead Center for Reducing Health Disparities

Athena Ramos, PhD, a nationally recognized public health leader, assumed her new role on Nov. 1.

Nov 9, 2026

Athena Ramos, PhD

Dr. Rohlfing now chair of dentistry’s growth and development department

Dr. Rohlfing served as interim chair before her permanent appointment.

Nov 9, 2026

Gail Rohlfing, DDS

CLEAR is now required when calling Service Desk for account help

The requirement to use CLEAR when calling the Service Desk begins this week.

Nov 9, 2026

CLEAR logo

Last week for NuFlex Benefits Enrollment

The IRS has increased the Healthcare Flexible Spending Account limit, as open enrollment for UNMC faculty and staff for 2027 ends at 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13.

Nov 9, 2026

Stylized type reading, Annual NuFlex Benefits enrollment on an orange background.

Community partner fair set for Nov. 17

Event will feature information from community partners such as Film Streams and Ronald McDonald House.

Nov 9, 2026

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A message from President Gold on artificial intelligence

The NU System has issued an executive memorandum establishing expectations on responsible use of AI and obtained an enterprise ChatGPT license.

Nov 6, 2026

University of Nebraska System President Jeffrey P. Gold, MD