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UNMC’s IAE inducts a record 45 new members

The 2025 inductees join a group of nearly 300 members across Nebraska in the Interprofessional Academy of Educators.

Oct 3, 2025

Interprofessional Academy of Educators medallions

Campus wellness fair scheduled for Tuesday

The event will take place in the Sorrell Center commons from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

Oct 3, 2025

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Dr. O’Dell stepping aside as rheumatology chief

The division chief for 35 years, James O’Dell, MD, will continue to serve as professor of internal medicine.

Oct 2, 2025

James O’Dell, MD

BHECN report aims for statewide behavioral health workforce strategy

After a June workforce conference, the Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska identified priority areas for focus.

Oct 2, 2025

Marley Doyle, MD

UNMC College of Nursing welcomes new leaders

Nursing Dean Lepaine Sharp-McHenry, DNP, welcomes the innovative leaders to help advance the college’s mission.

Oct 2, 2025

Suzanne Nuss, PhD, Tracie Kirkland, DNP, PhD, and Kristi Lynch

Anesthesiology launches new research program

Peter Pellegrino, MD, PhD, is the inaugural director of the Anesthesiology Clinical and Translational Research Program.

Oct 2, 2025

Peter Ricci Pellegrino, MD, PhD

Committee named to review Dr. Klepser for deanship

Don Klepser, who joined the UNMC College of Pharmacy in 2005, has served as interim dean since January 2025.

Oct 1, 2025

Don Klepser, PhD

Julie Vose, MD, to assume new leadership role in lymphoma research

With Dr. Vose’s shift, the UNMC Division of Oncology/Hematology will be split into two units effective Nov. 1.

Oct 1, 2025

Julie Vose, MD

NU Board of Regents to visit UNMC on Thursday and Friday

The regents will meet at the Davis Global Center and also receive a tour on Thursday of the EDGE District and Catalyst.

Oct 1, 2025

The NU Board of Regents will meet in the Dr. Edward and Sally Malashock Atrium at the Davis Global Center.

Get ready for Nebraska Medicine’s vaccine clinics

Both influenza and COVID-19 immunizations will be available at Nebraska Medicine’s on-site drop-in clinics that start Oct. 9.

Oct 1, 2025

A patient receiving a flu shot
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