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NU Board of Regents advances joint accreditation for UNL and UNMC

The move will align the University of Nebraska’s structure with that of its peers and create new opportunities for collaboration.

Nov 24, 2025

UNMC campus sign

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

Dr. Davies donates blood in support of Big Ten Challenge

He encourages donors to support patients in need of life-saving transfusions, as well as contribute to the ‘We Give Blood’ campaign.

Nov 18, 2025

Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, donates blood at a UNMC blood drive on Oct. 30. UNMC donations are a part of the Big 10 blood drive challenge sponsored by Abbott.

HLC approves joint accreditation for UNL and UNMC

President Gold: Higher Learning Commission approval earlier this week ‘an important step.’

Nov 14, 2025

UNMC campus sign

Regent Schafer visits UNMC for Project Health update

The regent also visited the Innovation Design Unit and toured the Catalyst Building in the EDGE District.

Nov 14, 2025

NU Regent Robert Schafer looks at the Project Health construction site from an overlook at the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center. Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, and Andrew Balus (at right), UNMC’s executive director of utilities and engineering, updated Schafer on the project.

UNMC honored for its revitalization work at EDGE District

Omaha By Design recognized the neighborhood revitalization work at the new district west of Saddle Creek Road.

Nov 12, 2025

A conceptual rendering of the EDGE District at its full development, as viewed from the north looking south along Saddle Creek Road.

Reminder: Dr. Davies’ all-campus forum is today

Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, will talk with Ken Bayles, PhD, UNMC’s vice chancellor for research.

Nov 10, 2025

Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, and Ken Bayles, PhD, UNMC vice chancellor for research

Dr. Davies’ next all-campus forum is Monday

Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, will talk with Ken Bayles, PhD, UNMC’s vice chancellor for research.

Nov 6, 2025

Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, and Ken Bayles, PhD, UNMC vice chancellor for research

Dr. Davies, other UNMC officials meet with South Omaha leaders

The Latino Center of the Midlands hosted the gathering that included a discussion on a wide variety of topics.

Nov 3, 2025

Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, participated in a South Omaha leadership breakfast at the Latino Center of the Midlands.

UNMC creating Office of Industry Engagement

The new office will lead a more coordinated approach to interacting with the biomedical research industry.

Oct 31, 2025

Ken Bayles, PhD, UNMC vice chancellor for research