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UNMC researchers aim to improve hernia mesh

Duo is developing a mesh that will be more friendly to living tissue.

May 7, 2018

Jingwei Xie, Ph.D., left, and Mark Carlson, M.D., may have found a solution for a better hernia mesh.

In-depth retirement planning seminar set for May 18

Registration is required for all-day event.

May 7, 2018

Yanneys honored during May 5 commencement in Omaha

Mike Yanney and Gail Walling Yanney, M.D., receive J.G. Elliott Award.

May 7, 2018

Gail Walling Yanney, M.D., and Mike Yanney

Dentistry Professionals Day promotes research, academics

Daniel Shipp, Ed.D., vice chancellor for student success at both UNO and UNMC, spoke at event.

May 4, 2018

Daniel Shipp, Ed.D., gives the Richard E. Bradley Memorial Lectureship at the 2018 College of Dentistry Professionals Day event. (Photo by Peggy Cain)

‘Escape room’ gives prospective students insight into nursing

“Escape to Nursing” is a new student recruitment strategy aimed at high school and college students.

May 4, 2018

UNMC for the record

Joe Pecha retires after 51 years, and other news and notes from the UNMC community.

May 4, 2018

Shireen Rajaram, Ph.D.

Latest degree is culmination of long journey for student

Former athlete Ralph Abalo has carved a large niche in the health care field.

May 4, 2018

Ralph Abalo

Gold Humanism Honor Society inducts new class

Nineteen third-year medical students, six residents and five members of the faculty were recognized.

May 3, 2018

New members of the Gold Humanism Honor Society were inducted on April 28.

BHECN announces annual award recipients

Awards honor mentors and advocates for greater access, awareness, and information about behavioral health careers in Nebraska.

May 3, 2018

Joe Evans, Ph.D., left, receives the Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska's Distinguished Service Award from Howard Liu, M.D.

Blackboard will be retired on July 1

Canvas (by Instructure) now is the primary campus learning management system.

May 3, 2018