UNMC Today - Today's Headlines

Project SEARCH continues to expand

Vocational training program graduated 14 people in May.

Jun 13, 2018

Project SEARCH interns and their support team at the May graduation ceremony.

Anesthesiology department’s Rwanda trip aids patients

Team assisted in performing 33 goiter removal surgeries in five days.

Jun 13, 2018

Local Gitwe staff with Medical Missions For Children team members from Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska and Utah.

Board of Counselors names officers, new members

Mike Jones, president of Jones Insurance Agency of David City, Neb., will serve as chairperson.

Jun 13, 2018

The UNMC Board of Counselors advises UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., on health care issues of importance.

DoD awards NSRI collaboration $3.7 million

National Strategic Research Institute researchers collaborate on contract to advance ways to provide oxygen en route to care.

Jun 12, 2018

Keely Buesing, M.D.

LiveGreen: Commercial recycling changes

Med center is in a good position after recent shifts in local recycling processes.

Jun 12, 2018

Bridge to Care Refugee Health Fair set for June 16

Cultural orientation session for volunteers set for Wednesday.

Jun 12, 2018

More than 40 UNMC students volunteered during last November's event.

Faculty Senate elects leadership for 2018-19

Corrine Hanson, Ph.D., assumes presidency.

Jun 11, 2018

Corrine Hanson, Ph.D.

Internal medicine recognizes research award winners

James Campbell, M.D., receives Career Excellence Award.

Jun 11, 2018

From left, Matthew Purbaugh, Bianca Christensen, Ted Mikuls, M.D., James Campbell, M.D., and Jacy Kubik

Time out with T.O. – A special gift

Elementary school students raise money for the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.

Jun 11, 2018

Four third-graders from Prairie Lane Elementary School (from left) -- Alex LeClair, Preston Kratky, Tyler Hanna and Jude Van Belle -- raised $100 for the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center by teaching some of their classmates how to play sports by conducting a two-hour camp for the low cost of $5. The boys were recognized by Beth Welke, school principal, at left, and Tom Thompson, who received the check on behalf of the University of Nebraska Foundation.

Olson Center for Women’s Health marks 25 years

Center provides funding for research, clinical programs, and a resource center for both patients and providers.

Jun 8, 2018

The advisory committee for the Olson Center for Women's Health includes, from left: Donald Gibbens, M.D.; Carl Smith, M.D.: Christine Murphy; Nancy Olson; Gail Walling-Yanney, M.D.; Kendra Swanson, M.D.; David Olson, M.D.; Jennifer Larsen, M.D.; and Karen Olson, M.D.