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Med center strives for greater waste diversion

In the last 12 months, the med center has diverted 2.3 million pounds of waste from the landfill, with a goal to do more.

Nov 21, 2025

Members from the med center community learned about local recycling on a tour of First Star Fiber recycling facility in March 2025.

UNMC achievements, Nov. 21, 2025

Items on UNMC experts in national posts, a rising leader, an election to the American Pediatric Society and a meeting of chief medical officers.

Nov 21, 2025

Jessica Goeller, DO

Exhibit showcases SHARING Clinics’ legacy of service   

The Wigton Heritage Center exhibit tells the story of the clinics through the voices of those who built and sustained the program.

Nov 20, 2025

SHARING Clinic faculty volunteer, Ricki Otten, and student volunteer Kaitlyn Walton, process laboratory samples at the Leavenworth clinic location.

Babu Guda, PhD, becomes associate dean for research development

His role in the UNMC College of Medicine will be helping UNMC researchers with cutting-edge computing and AI capabilities.

Nov 20, 2025

Babu Guda, PhD

Sajid Shahul, MD, is new associate dean for clinical research

Dr. Shahul joins the UNMC College of Medicine and anesthesiology department, but will foster collaboration across UNMC.

Nov 20, 2025

Sajid Shahul, MD

Chance to win Omaha Symphony tickets

A dress rehearsal of the Omaha Symphony Christmas Celebration is set for Dec. 10 at the Holland Performing Arts Center.

Nov 20, 2025

Omaha Symphony Christmas Celebration performers in festive Christmas costumes

Don Klepser, PhD, named dean of College of Pharmacy

Dr. Klepser wants to ‘see our college leading the way in transforming health – not just in Nebraska but across the globe.’

Nov 19, 2025

Donald Klepser, PhD

New blood test is a ‘game-changer’ for pregnant women

The med center is the first in the state to develop a strategy to test pregnant women at high risk for preeclampsia.

Nov 19, 2025

A pregnant mother in the hospital

Noted lung cancer research advocate to visit cancer center

Christopher Draft, a former NFL player whose wife died from lung cancer, will be at the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center on Nov. 25.

Nov 19, 2025

Christopher Draft

Dr. Sestak’s research honored at AAP meeting

Kylie Sestak, DDS, explored MMP enzyme levels in patients with both periodontitis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Nov 19, 2025

Kylie Sestak, DDS, with mentor Jeffrey Payne, DDS, at the AAP meeting