Education

Piper taking next step at UNMC med school in Kearney

After graduating from UNK in May as a pre-medical student, Elly Piper will stay in Kearney to attend medical school at UNMC.

Jun 5, 2026

Elly Piper is photographed next to the stethoscope sculpture "Healing," a replica of the original at UNMC's Omaha campus that has been installed in Kearney.

UNMC College of Medicine names three new academic leaders

Amy Cutright, MD, Aleisha Nabower, MD, and Chelsea Navarette, MD, will assume new roles on July 1.

Jun 5, 2026

From left, Amy Cutright, MD, Chelsea Navarette, MD, and Aleisha Nabower, MD

College of Nursing awards honor faculty, staff dedication

The college’s annual awards were presented at a May 14 ceremony in Kearney.

Jun 5, 2026

Tracie Kirkland, PhD, DNP, and Juli Bohnenkamp

Final call for abstracts for InnovatED Symposium

The Oct. 1 symposium will highlight innovations in health professions education.

May 29, 2026

Jane Meza, PhD, gives opening remarks at the second annual InnovatED Symposium.

Mentoring initiative opens applications for faculty mentees

Applications are open to faculty mentees across all UNMC colleges, institutes, campuses and programs.

May 28, 2026

Jane Meza, PhD, interim vice chancellor for academic affairs

UNMC’s May commencement: ‘Aim for great things’

Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, tells graduates that resilience in the face of uncertainty is key to success.

May 26, 2026

A UNMC graduate holds up her degree and smiles.

Committee named in search for next Graduate Studies dean

Ken Bayles, PhD, UNMC’s vice chancellor for research, will lead the group of more than a dozen leaders and stakeholders.

May 21, 2026

Ken Bayles, PhD

‘Together We Care’ symposium addresses caregiving

The June 26 event aims to foster a discussion for healthcare professionals and caregivers on improving the caregiving situation.

May 21, 2026

A healthcare professional holds hands in a clinical setting with a woman at the clinic, signifying support for a caregiver.

Skills update for precepting nurses set for June 2

The workshop is scheduled for June 2 at the UNMC College of Nursing-Omaha Division.

May 21, 2026

UNMC emblem that says UNMC Breakthroughs for Life

College of Medicine announces Medical Education Awards

The new awards recognize faculty whose teaching, mentorship and innovation shape the future of medicine.

May 19, 2026

Karen Carlson, MD, and Kimberly Latacha, PhD