Education
U.S. News ranks UNMC a top medical school in primary care training
UNMC also ranked well in its research profile and in the percentage of graduates practicing in rural areas.
Jul 23, 2024
![The UNMC campus](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/UNMCCampusSign042123-900x600.jpg)
Kerri Gilson to lead Center for Continuing Education
Gilson brings 29 years of nursing experience, as well as 12 years in leadership and seven years in continuing education, to new role.
Jul 18, 2024
![Kerri Gilson](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/GilsonCOM.jpg)
College of Public Health offers study-abroad course in Rwanda
The course, a first for the college, gave students an innovative opportunity to engage in global health issues.
Jul 16, 2024
![Abbie Raikes, PhD, and Danielle Theis](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/RaikesTheis071624-900x600.jpg)
Workshop on structural biology, molecular biophysics is Aug. 1
The day-long workshop, to be held at the Sorrell Center, will feature five outside experts in the field.
Jul 16, 2024
![Workshop co-coordinator Gloria Borgstahl, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GloriaBorgstahl071624-900x600.jpg)
Interim Chancellor Davies names new interim academic leaders at UNMC
Dele Davies, MD, makes key academic appointments in the UNMC Office of Academic Affairs and in UNMC Graduate Studies.
Jul 8, 2024
![Jane Meza, PhD, Kendra Schmid, PhD, and Karen Gould, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/MezaSchmidGould070824-900x600.jpg)
Regents approve new UNMC pharmacy bachelor’s degree
Pending final approval from Nebraska’s coordinating commission, the program is expected to enroll an inaugural class for fall 2025.
Jun 21, 2024
![Dele Davies, MD, UNMC senior vice chancellor for academic affairs, and Keith Olsen, PharmD, Joseph D. Williams Endowed Dean, UNMC College of Pharmacy](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DaviesOlsen062124-900x600.jpg)
Applications open for faculty leadership programs
UNMC Faculty Development will offer ‘Taking the Lead’ and ‘Power & Politics’ again in the 2024-2025 academic year.
Jun 7, 2024
![Kyle Meyer, PhD, dean of the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions, hosted the inaugural Taking the Lead faculty leadership development program.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/FacultyDevelopment1060624.jpg)
College of Medicine GME research symposium continues to grow
Participation is up by more than a third since the event premiered in 2018.
Jun 6, 2024
![Thomas Auen, DO, left, a winner for oral presentation, reviews a poster with Subodh Lele, MD.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/AuenCom0503-900x600.jpg)
BHECN Scholars pathway program taking applications
The pathway program aims to recruit students into the behavioral health workforce.
Jun 6, 2024
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Nursing schedules two-day pharmacological conference
Registration for ‘Pharmacological Management of Clients Across the Lifespan’ is open through July 3.
Jun 5, 2024
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