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College of Medicine announces Medical Education Awards

The new awards recognize faculty whose teaching, mentorship and innovation shape the future of medicine.

May 19, 2026

Karen Carlson, MD, and Kimberly Latacha, PhD

Events to promote Mental Health Awareness, AAPI Heritage months

One of the featured events is an address on AI by Ryan Lee, MD, chair of the UNMC Department of Radiology.

May 19, 2026

Ryan Lee, MD

UNMC researchers identify new mechanism behind glaucoma

Study shows genetic mutation may affect glaucoma patients with near-normal eye pressure.

May 18, 2026

Iqbal Ahmad, PhD

Memorial service honors anatomical donors

The student-led ceremony offered tributes through words, music and poetry in gratitude to the donors and their family and friends.

May 18, 2026

UNMC student Blake Kidder, who is in the Masters of Medical Anatomy Program, speaks at the 2026 Anatomical Gift Memorial Service.

Accessing work apps on personal devices will change

UNMC and Nebraska Medicine will transition from Intelligent Hub to Microsoft Intune for accessing work applications on personal devices.

May 18, 2026

A healthcare provider holds a personal device.

UNMC recognized as one of Nebraska’s safest companies

This is the 17th consecutive year UNMC has earned the recognition from the Nebraska Safety Council-Nebraska Chapter.

May 18, 2026

Logo that says nsc National Safety Council Nebraska Chapter | Nebraska's Safest Companies 2026

Two additional MV Hondius passengers arrive at National Quarantine Unit

Eighteen individuals are now undergoing monitoring and assessment in Omaha.

May 15, 2026

Night shot of the Dr. Edwin G. & Dorothy Balbach Davis Global Center

UNMC, UNK celebrate opening of rural health education complex

Kearney facilities expand UNMC offerings in medicine, pharmacy, public health, nursing and allied health.

May 15, 2026

Ruth Scott and UNK Chancellor Emeritus Doug Kristensen, JD, stand in front of the Douglas A. Kristensen Rural Health Education Complex.

Pre-Dental Day a big success for UNMC student organizers

More than 100 undergraduate students attended the annual event at the UNMC College of Dentistry.

May 15, 2026

UNMC College of Dentistry Dean Gerard Kugel, DMD, PhD, at left, speaks to the undergraduate college students attending April’s annual Pre-Dental Day at the UNMC College of Dentistry.

Applications open for Interprofessional Academy of Educators

Applications for membership will be accepted through June 29 for academy and affiliate member levels.

May 15, 2026

An image of the Interprofessional Academy of Educators medallion and badge