Community

Take the 2026 UNMC Community Engagement Survey

The survey gathers important information on community engagement activities and partnerships across the organization.

Apr 29, 2026

Heidi Keeler, PhD, assistant vice chancellor with the UNMC Office of Community Engagement

Cancer center launches data tools to explore cancer risks

The new tools will help Nebraskans see their local cancer burden while supporting local prevention and screening efforts.

Apr 28, 2026

Sai Paritala, PharmD

Dr. Davies, UNMC officials meet with North Omaha community leaders

Med center and community leaders discussed programs aimed at improving access to health care, education and wellness.

Apr 15, 2026

H. Dele Davies, MD, UNMC interim chancellor, talks with a table of UNMC and North Omaha community representatives at the April 8 North Omaha Leadership Breakfast.

Walk and Roll offers community, support for MMI adult rec programs

A crowd of more than 300 people helped bring in more than $43,000 during this year’s Walk and Roll for Disabilities.

Apr 15, 2026

More than 300 participants attended the Walk and Roll for Disabilities at Oak View Mall in March.

Discount tickets available for ‘Suffs’ 

University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Lied Center for Performing Arts is running the Tony Award-winning musical from May 5-10.

Apr 13, 2026

Promotional poster for Tony Award-winning musical "Suffs" featuring five women wearing purple and gold, set against a yellow and purple background. Text highlights show dates May 5-10, 2026, website liedcenter.org, and slogan "Behind every powerful woman are more powerful women."

Take the 2026 UNMC Community Engagement Survey

The survey gathers important information on community engagement activities and partnerships across the organization.

Apr 10, 2026

UNMC opthalmologist Brian Armstrong, MD, cares for a patient at a UNMC Bridge to Care clinic.

Health Science Education Center II atrium named for Hamiltons

Carey and Brian Hamilton commit $5 million to support the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s rural health initiatives.

Apr 3, 2026

Carey and Brian Hamilton

BHECN partnering with The Kim Foundation

The collaboration is aimed at strengthening Nebraska’s behavioral health workforce.

Apr 3, 2026

BHECN Director Marley Doyle, MD

Monthlong NE SciFest 2026 events kick off April 1

Science- and technology-related activities for every age and interest will be offered throughout the month.

Mar 30, 2026

Young science fans attend the 2025 NE SciFest Public Science Expo. This year, the free public expo will be held on April 18 at The Durham Museum from 9 a.m. to noon.

College of Nursing’s CRISP to host annual symposium

Early registration ends Friday for the event, which will focus on the implications of food and financial insecurity in chronic illness.

Mar 25, 2026

Shawna Forsberg, president and CEO of United Way of the Midlands
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