Community

UNMC and the Skate-a-thon, made for each other

For three years, Colleen and Ted Wuebben held a skate-a-thon for Parkinson’s research at their place, at the ice rink they’d built in the back of their Omaha home.

Jan 25, 2012

Meet ice bowling ball candidates Melanie Stewart, Dr. Myron Toews

Get to know our human ice bowling ball candidates Melanie Stewart and Myron Toews, Ph.D.

Jan 24, 2012

New Lincoln nursing building a key to addressing shortage

The Lincoln Division of the UNMC College of Nursing turns away large numbers of qualified applicants each year because of inadequate facilities. That would change with the construction of a new facility on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln East Campus.

Jan 19, 2012

Take an interactive look at the proposed cancer center

Check out a great interactive graphic of the proposed new cancer center from the Omaha World-Herald.

Jan 19, 2012

UNMC and The Nebraska Medical Center Unveil Plans for a New Cancer Center

New center would elevate Nebraska’s role in cancer care and research

Jan 19, 2012

Othello Meadows: MLK wouldn’t believe us

As cities build monuments, name streets and hold events in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Othello Meadows III asks himself one question. “What would Dr. King say were he alive to see us as we sing his praises and say that we love his message?”

Jan 17, 2012

Second annual UNMC Skate-a-thon to raise funds for Parkinson’s research

Last year’s 24-hour skate raised $40,000; this year’s goal is $100,000 The University of Nebraska Medical Center is taking another run at putting Parkinson’s disease on ice. On Jan. 27-28, the UNMC Ice Rink will host the second annual UNMC Skate-a-thon for Parkinson’s. Skaters are set to circle the ice for 24 consecutive hours – […]

Jan 16, 2012

MLK event to feature revitalization leader, hip-hop violinist

Watch a video of hip-hop violinist Daniel Davis, who will join Omaha revitalization leader Othello Meadows in leading today’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day Commemoration.

Jan 16, 2012

Discount offered for wedding receptions in the events center

Those who book wedding receptions at the Truhlsen Campus Events Center now can receive at 10 percent discount.

Jan 12, 2012

Othello H. Meadows III to headline MLK event at UNMC

Community revitalization leader is dynamic speaker

Jan 6, 2012