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Dr. Davies’ all-campus forum set for Tuesday

H. Dele Davies, MD, will be joined by Heidi Keeler, PhD, and Police Chief Charlotte Evans.

Feb 4, 2026

Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, Heidi Keeler, PhD, assistant vice chancellor with the UNMC Office of Community Engagement, and Charlotte Evans, associate vice chancellor of public safety and chief of police

UNMC students bring blood-pressure screenings to North Omaha

UNMC’s Bridge to Care student organization provided the screenings and health education at a series of neighborhood barbershops.

Feb 4, 2026

At right, UNMC student Ashley Clegg, UNMC College of Medicine, takes a participant's blood pressure while working with Zoe Obamwonyi, UNMC College of Nursing.

UNMC expands nursing partnership with UNO

The agreement with the University of Nebraska at Omaha will streamline nursing admissions.

Feb 3, 2026

Lepaine Sharp-McHenry, DNP, dean of the UNMC College of Nursing, and Melanie Bloom, PhD, dean of the UNO College of Arts and Sciences

MD-PhD scholar advances UNMC rheumatology research in Sweden

Nozima Aripova recently completed a rotation at the Karolinska Institute.

Feb 3, 2026

UNMC MD-PhD Program Scholar Nozima Aripova recently completed an external research rotation at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden.
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UNMC Bookstore, C-store transition to new management

Barnes & Noble College will assume management of retail, online operations and all course materials beginning in April.

Feb 2, 2026

Barnes & Noble College in words and logo

Prioritizing wellness for the UNMC community

See this article for information on the variety of wellness resources that UNMC offers its faculty, staff and students.

Feb 2, 2026

Drone images of the University of Nebraska Medical Center campus.

Black History Month celebrates legacy, excellence and culture

This year’s theme highlights reflection, achievement and the enduring impact of culture across generations.

Feb 2, 2026

Black History Month logo

UNMC’s AI in Health Conference welcomes submissions, attendees 

UNMC’s inaugural conference on the subject will be held April 21 at the Truhlsen Events Center.

Feb 2, 2026

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Sing with the Nebraska Medical Choir this spring

The group is open to med center faculty, students and staff, as well as their adult family and friends.

Feb 2, 2026

Group photo of the Nebraska Medical Choir