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Orientation events scheduled for incoming students

UNMC’s New Student Orientation is today, and other events to kick off the school year will follow over the next week.

Aug 20, 2025

Students walking at New Student Orientation

Genetic Insights Project offers at-home sample collection option

There now is a second way to participate in the Genetic Insights Project.

Aug 20, 2025

A collection vial

UNMC hosts ambassador, delegation from Uganda

The visitors met with UNMC leadership and health security experts and toured the Davis Global Center.

Aug 19, 2025

The visiting delegation from Uganda participated in a demonstration of UNMC's ISTARI portable patient care isolation technology.

MMI’s Camp Munroe a ‘well-oiled machine’ for summer fun

Campers look forward to busy days at Camp Munroe, packed with art, music, swimming, cooking and other activities.

Aug 19, 2025

Finn Sully, a recreational technician at MMI, sits next to Luisa Brandt, 9. The two were camp buddies for the day.

Dermatology creates pediatric dermatology fellowship

The first-of-its-kind fellowship for Nebraska will admit its first fellow in 2026.

Aug 19, 2025

Nicole Harter, MD

Medical Student Research Showcase set for Friday

The UNMC College of Medicine showcase starts at 8:45 a.m. at the Davis Global Center.

Aug 19, 2025

A medical student standing in front of a digital screen to present her research to attendees

Select UNMC IT services to more closely align with NU

As a university-led IT review continues, these initial steps allow for greater integration and alignment of services.

Aug 18, 2025

Anne Barnes and Bret Blackman

Peggy Moore, uBEATS honored for driving student success

Moore received the first-place award for Transformative Program in Instructure’s Academic Excellence Awards.

Aug 18, 2025

Peggy Moore

Remembering UNMC treasure Leni Rauschenberg

A celebration of life for Rauschenberg, who served for 45 years in different roles around UNMC, will be held Sunday, Aug. 24.

Aug 18, 2025

Leni Rauschenberg

Corrigan McBride, MD, named master educator

Dr. McBride received the 2025 Harvey S. Sugarman Master Educator Award.

Aug 18, 2025

Corrigan McBride, MD