UNMC Today - Today's Headlines

Blum family shares BRCA1 story

Genetic testing on breast cancer risk led to tough decisions.

Oct 26, 2018

Back row, left to right, Gwen Blum with daughters, Hannah Johnk and Haley Blum. Front row: Johnk's daughters, Ivy and Edith.

‘Campus Conversation’ to feature Drs. Gold, Meyer

Oct. 30 event will premiere the first of a new series of candid discussions between Dr. Gold and other university, community leaders.

Oct 26, 2018

From left, UNMC Chancellor Jeffery P. Gold, M.D., and Kyle Meyer, Ph.D., dean of the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions

Benefits presentations available online

Information covers 2019 employee benefits program, including UMR Health, Ameritas.

Oct 26, 2018

Lookin’ at U: Victoria Shaw

IT department staffer a big fan of the fall.

Oct 25, 2018

Victoria Shaw

Legislative candidate Davis tours UNMC

Mina Davis said she would be a strong advocate for the university.

Oct 25, 2018

Mina Davis

Dr. Vennerstrom receives prestigious ACS Award

Jonathan Vennerstrom, Ph.D., named the 2019 honoree of the American Chemical Society Award for Creative Invention.

Oct 25, 2018

Jonathan Vennerstrom, Ph.D.

NUFlex enrollment opens Monday

Enrollment for 2019 will be open through Nov. 16.

Oct 25, 2018

UNMC honors endowed faculty and benefactors

Circle of Distinction event was held in September.

Oct 24, 2018

Vikas Gulati, M.D., (second from left) associate professor of ophthalmology and visual sciences, was one of the UNMC faculty recognized at last month's Circle of Distinction event. He has been named the Carl B. Camras, M.D., Professor of Ophthalmology. The endowed professorship through the University of Nebraska Foundation is named in honor of Dr. Camras, who died in 2009 after serving as chair of ophthalmology at UNMC for nine years. Others in the photo include (from left) UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., Nancy Camras, Carl's widow, and UNMC Student Regent Sarah Hotovy.

Safeguarding the nation’s critical infrastructure

Users can play role in securing critical infrastructure.

Oct 24, 2018

Nebraska Science Festival registration opens today

Teachers encouraged to register classes early for 2019 student expos.

Oct 24, 2018