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Distinguished scientist: Palsamy Periyasamy, PhD

Dr. Periyasamy is an associate professor in the UNMC Department of Pharmacology and Experimental Neuroscience.

Oct 27, 2025

Palsamy Periyasamy, PhD

Nominations for UNMC’s honorary degree remain open

The degrees, the highest honor that the university can bestow, will be awarded in 2026.

Oct 27, 2025

Barry Gold, PhD, emeritus professor and former chair of pharmaceutical sciences at the University of Pittsburgh, receives an Honorary Doctorate of Science degree at the May 2024 UNMC commencement.

New faculty spotlight: Jordan Broekhuis, MD

Dr. Broekhuis is an assistant professor in the UNMC Division of Surgical Oncology.

Oct 27, 2025

Jordan Broekhuis, MD

College takes part in statewide VETMOM clinic

More than 50 faculty, students and staff took part in the effort to provide oral health care to veterans.

Oct 24, 2025

Dental hygiene students Juan Cervantes, Fatima Anguiano, Baili Kumpf and Grace Ehly prepare for patients to arrive at the event.

Distinguished scientist: Gurudutt Pendyala, PhD

Dr. Pendyala is a professor in the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology.

Oct 24, 2025

Gurudutt Pendyala, PhD

InnovatED Symposium highlights collaboration, innovation

The event, held Sept. 30, brought together interprofessional educators and staff from across UNMC.

Oct 24, 2025

Thomas Tobin, PhD, founding member of the Center for Teaching, Learning & Mentoring at the University of Wisconsin-Madison gave the keynote presentation, “Three Ways to Take Work Off Your Plate,” during third annual InnovatED Symposium.

Discounts available for Omaha Performing Arts shows

Performances include ‘The Life and Music of George Michael,’ ‘Menopause The Musical 2,’ ‘A Motown Christmas’ and ‘The Wiz.’

Oct 24, 2025

A scene from 'A Motown Christmas'

UNMC achievements, Oct. 24, 2025

Notes on a national leadership position for Holly Zimmerman, pharmacy awards and new residency directors in dentistry.

Oct 24, 2025

Holly Zimmerman

Process improvement initiative a ‘game-changer’

Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, has launched the UNMC Better Processes Initiative to bring efficiencies to UNMC operations.

Oct 23, 2025

Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD

Distinguished scientist: Natalia Osna, MD, PhD

Dr. Osna is a professor in the UNMC Department of Pharmacology and Experimental Neuroscience.

Oct 23, 2025

Natalia Osna, MD, PhD