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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

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

Sen. Dorn meets with UNMC Student Delegates

Nebraska State Sen. Myron Dorn discussed rural health care, legislative policy and student engagement issues.

Nov 18, 2025

Nebraska State Sen. Myron Dorn answers a question during a recent UNMC Student Delegates meeting as Leah Heyen and Del Dsouza, student delegate co-chairs, look on.

Med center steps forward to address food insecurity

Opportunities to help continue to come forward, and resources are available for anyone in need.

Nov 13, 2025

Someone placing an item in the Maverick Food Pantry

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.

Fostering the Future blanket making event is Friday

Participants can make blankets that will be donated to local organizations supporting youth and families.

Nov 12, 2025

An image of a collection of tie blankets

More than a promise: UNMC supports employees in the guard, reserve

One allied health supervisor received two special honors for supporting her colleague who serves in the Nebraska Air National Guard.

Nov 11, 2025

From left, Col. Kipper Hesse, wing commander of the 155th Air Refueling Wing, Nebraska Air National Guard, poses with Maggie Winnicki and Perris Scott, of the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions. Scott also serves as a first sergeant in the Nebraska Air National Guard.

One-Stop Cancer Shops offer screenings to the community

More than 100 people received valuable cancer screenings during events at Mount Calvary Community Church and Nebraska Urban Indian Health Center.

Nov 11, 2025

From left, driver Bob Kehn, Melissa Baron of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, UNMC nursing students Rachel Kudirka and Natalie Barrera-Mendoza, and driver Jodi Winchell at the One-Stop Cancer Shop event

Cindy Heider exemplifies community service to research

Heider, a community volunteer on CHRI’s External Advisory Board, will be honored Thursday as part of UNMC’s research awards ceremony.

Nov 5, 2025

Cindy Heider

Backstage Pass event to highlight health professions

The popular event, set for Wednesday, this year is adding the UNMC College of Pharmacy to its lineup.

Nov 4, 2025

Kaitlyn Uwazarike, DPT, checks grip strength at the Physical Therapy booth at a previous Backstage Pass event.