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UNMC for the record, Aug. 1, 2025

Notes on a new parking deck for students, UNMC participation in the Santee Health Fair and a ‘Morning Grounds’ pop-up.

Aug 1, 2025

The lower-level view of the new parking deck that will be designated for students

UNMC receives new infectious disease transport device

The new unit is part of the ongoing collaboration between UNMC, the C-STARS program and the U.S. Department of Defense.

Jul 31, 2025

A smaller, lighter version of the Negatively Pressurized Conex was delivered to UNMC on June 13. Col. Elizabeth Schnaubelt, MD, and Bob Valentine, administrator of C-STARS Omaha, inspect the new Conex unit.

U.S. News again ranks Nebraska Medical Center No. 1

This is the 14th straight year that it has rated as the top hospital in Nebraska.
Gastroenterology also ranked nationally.

Jul 31, 2025

Picture of the Nebraska Medical Center, with the phrase "No. 1 for 14"

Volunteers needed for campus barbecue and involvement fair

This year’s #WeAreUNMC BBQ and the student involvement fair will be combined into a single event held Aug. 27.

Jul 31, 2025

Promotional graphic on the #WeAreUNMC BBQ on Aug. 27

New faculty spotlight: Kiran Sapkota, PhD

Dr. Sapkota is an assistant professor of pharmaceutical sciences at the UNMC Kearney campus.

Jul 31, 2025

Kiran Sapkoa, PhD

Putting structure to his students’ chemical compounds

UNMC’s Corey Hopkins, PhD, is mapping the achievements onto his arm – with tattoos of the compounds’ makeup.

Jul 30, 2025

Corey Hopkins, PhD, interim chair of the department of pharmaceutical sciences, gets four new tattoos at Ironwood Ink Thursday May 1, 2025. If a student has a compound that makes it into animal testing, he has it tattooed on his arm. He currently has about 29.

Employee appreciation event offers some fun over lunch

The ‘Frankly, We Appreciate You!’ event was held July 23 at the Center for Healthy Living.

Jul 30, 2025

Employees giving a High Five while playing Connect 4

Wealth wellness series starts next Wednesday

Each week, the sessions will offer practical financial strategies and expert insights.

Jul 30, 2025

TIAA and Fidelity logos

Keeping UNMC on a fiscally responsible path

Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, says UNMC is committed to long-term stability even as budget reductions take place.

Jul 29, 2025

Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD

40 years of work, but a lifetime of memories

Rick Gardner celebrates his 40th service anniversary, but his time with the med center dates back to the day he was born.

Jul 29, 2025

Rick Gardner joined the med center in 1985 as a data tech.