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Wigton Heritage Center dedication online June 29

University community is invited to view the ceremony online.

Jun 24, 2021

UNMC will hold a virtual opening on June 29 for the Wigton Heritage Center.

UNMC study: Organ transplant allocation needs re-examination

National organ shortage has put ‘kidney-alone’ transplant recipients at disadvantage.

Jun 24, 2021

Scott Westphal, MD

Collection details UNMC’s early LGBTQ+ education efforts

Jim Medder, MD, who worked for inclusion of LGBTQ+ health care issues into UNMC curriculum, donates his papers to McGoogan Library.

Jun 23, 2021

Jim Medder, MD

UNMC History: The Gray Ladies

Volunteer organization impacted University Hospital.

Jun 23, 2021

The Gray Ladies prepare for a blood drive at University Hospital in December 1968.

New faculty spotlight: Brian Westerhuis, MD

Dr. Westerhuis is an assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Neurological Sciences and a neurohospitalist.

Jun 23, 2021

Brian Westerhuis, MD

LiveGreen: Recycling event a success

The med center diverted 12,040 total pounds of waste from the landfill.

Jun 22, 2021

Tuition freeze, strategic investments mark NU budget

President Carter: University “is in a position of strength.”

Jun 22, 2021

Ted Carter, president of the University of Nebraska

University cracks top 100 in U.S. patent tally

NU system has been ranked for four consecutive years.

Jun 22, 2021

Michael Dixon, PhD, president and CEO of UNeMed

Chancellor’s forum to be held today

Guests will include Jane Meza, PhD, interim executive director for health security, and Doug Ewald, vice chancellor for business, finance and business development.

Jun 22, 2021

Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD

Noted Native American author next CAHP speaker

Joseph Marshall III will tell the history of South Dakota’s ‘Hiawatha Asylum’ for the College of Allied Health Professions Diversity and Inclusion Seminar Series.

Jun 21, 2021

Joseph Marshall III