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Walk and Roll for Disabilities set for Sunday

Funds raised during the event go toward recreational programming at the UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute.

Feb 27, 2026

Attendees set off on a lap during last year's Walk and Roll for Disabilities. This year's event is slated for March 1 at Oak View Mall.

Abstracts sought for UNMC’s AI in Health Conference

The due date to propose a digital and print poster presentation now is March 6.

Feb 27, 2026

Graphic with individual icons representing health care and the words AI in Health Conference

UNMC team’s new protocol improves surgical glucose control

A study shows the benefits of embedding a standardized glucose monitoring protocol into the electronic health record.

Feb 26, 2026

Troy Wildes, MD, vice chair of perioperative medicine, quality and safety, UNMC Department of Anesthesiology

Impact in Education: Maribeth Clifton, OTD

Dr. Clifton is an assistant professor of occupational therapy education in the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions.

Feb 26, 2026

Maribeth Clifton, OTD

Step-Up Omaha returns to UNMC for summer 2026

Departments across the UNMC campus are invited to host student interns for the upcoming summer session.

Feb 26, 2026

UNMC's Step-Up Omaha intern class from 2023, with UNMC leaders, at the program's graduation.

Microsoft 365 changes improve accessibility

UNMC is committed to making sure its digital content is accessible under federal standards.

Feb 26, 2026

Illuminated keyboard with a labeled key - Accessibility

Mayor Ewing visits UNMC to celebrate community engagement

After UNMC received the prestigious Carnegie classification, the mayor declared Feb. 23 as ‘UNMC Community Engagement Day.’

Feb 25, 2026

Mayor John W. Ewing Jr. delivered a proclamation that declared Feb. 23 “UNMC Community Engagement Day.” Here, he meets Phil Covington, EdD, UNMC's associate vice chancellor for student success, with Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, at right.

Bally retiring after 35 years with UNMC

Lisa Bally, who is retiring with the Center for Continuing Education, is credited with leadership that helped the department thrive.

Feb 25, 2026

Lisa Bally

Microsoft data classification labels being enabled

The enterprise‑wide change will support the secure, consistent protection of data.

Feb 25, 2026

A man sitting at a laptop with cybersecurity alerts showing in the foreground

Volkman to address dietary fiber at upcoming webinar

The March 10 presentation is sponsored by the Olson Center for Women’s Health and UNMC College of Nursing.

Feb 25, 2026

Amy Volkman
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