Education

Harman Lecture to feature National Institute on Aging director

By hosting Richard Hodes, MD, the annual lecture is reaching its milestone 25th year.

Apr 16, 2026

Richard Hodes, MD

‘Gut Check’ gastroenterology seminar set for April 28

The event, to be held at the Truhlsen Campus Events Center, will discuss practical gastroenterology updates for clinicians.

Apr 16, 2026

A digital illustration showing a human torso with highlighted digestive system organs, including stomach, intestines, and liver, in red. Background features medical symbols, a stethoscope and an electrocardiogram line.

Olson Center brown bag to discuss ‘Unhappy Feet’

Smitha Mathew, MBBS, assistant professor of orthopaedic surgery and rehabilitation, will give the presentation April 21.

Apr 15, 2026

Smitha Mathew, MBBS

Annual faculty awards: Dalton Nelsen, MD

Dr. Nelsen is an assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Emergency Medicine.

Apr 14, 2026

Dalton Nelsen, MD

Annual faculty awards: Joseph Vetro, PhD

Dr. Vetro is an associate professor in the UNMC Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Apr 13, 2026

Joseph Vetro, PhD

Annual faculty awards: Kate Hyde, PhD

Dr. Hyde is an associate professor in the UNMC Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.

Apr 10, 2026

Katherine Hyde, PhD

UNMC expands nursing partnerships in western Nebraska

The agreement with Gering Public High School offers a nursing pathway for students.

Apr 9, 2026

UNMC Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, and Lepaine Sharp-McHenry, DNP, dean of the UNMC College of Nursing

Annual faculty awards: Amy Cannella, MD

Dr. Cannella is the Gerald F. Moore Professor of Rheumatology.

Apr 9, 2026

Amy Canella, MD

Latest U.S. News rankings place UNMC among the best

The UNMC College of Medicine moved up to Tier 1 in primary care training, and an array of UNMC programs ranked highly.

Apr 8, 2026

UNMC sign in front of the Michael F. Sorrell Center for Health Science Education, with the 42nd Street skywalk and Wittson Hall behind.

Annual faculty awards: Moorthy Ponnusamy, PhD

Dr. Ponnusamy is a professor in the UNMC Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.

Apr 8, 2026

Moorthy Ponnusamy, PhD