UNMC Today - Today's Headlines

Office of Health Professions Education is created

New department dedicated to using education to facilitate the development of health professions workforce.

May 4, 2016

The Office of Health Professions Education includes (left-right): Kay Grant, program coordinator; Frank Pietrantoni, director; and Carla Snyder, program coordinator.

Dr. Jones explores racism’s impact on health

Nationally known educator Camara Phyllis Jones, M.D., Ph.D., discusses racism at UNMC.

May 4, 2016

Camara Jones, M.D., Ph.D., speaking at the event.

Science Cafe to explore impact of climate change

College of Public Health Dean Ali S. Khan, M.D., M.P.H., to speak at next cafe event.

May 4, 2016

Ali S. Khan, M.D., M.P.H.

Omaha, Lincoln commencements to be livestreamed

Ceremonies can be watched remotely in real time.

May 4, 2016

Let there be light

Signs on Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center were lit Monday evening.

May 4, 2016

The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center sign shines Monday evening.

Academic attire ready for pickup today, tomorrow

Attire will be available at the Student Life Center.

May 4, 2016

Free registration still open for Heart Walk

Dr. Gold shares his motivation for serving as honorary chair for Saturday’s event at Miller’s Landing.

May 3, 2016

UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., is honorary chair for the event.

Lieutenant governor praises MMI graduates

Lt. Gov. Mike Foley attended the Munroe-Meyer Institute’s graduation luncheon.

May 3, 2016

From left, Lt. Gov. Mike Foley, LEND director Cynthia Ellis, M.D., and Wayne Stuberg, Ph.D., interim director of the Munroe-Meyer Institute.

Science on Screen event explores colonialism

“Embrace of the Serpent” will be shown at Film Streams tonight.

May 3, 2016

Great Plains Leadership Institute enters 12th year

Applications are due May 13 for fall session.

May 3, 2016

Katie Brandert