Education

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

Memorial service honors anatomical donors

The student-led ceremony offered tributes through words, music and poetry in gratitude to the donors and their family and friends.

May 18, 2026

UNMC student Blake Kidder, who is in the Masters of Medical Anatomy Program, speaks at the 2026 Anatomical Gift Memorial Service.

UNMC, UNK celebrate opening of rural health education complex

Kearney facilities expand UNMC offerings in medicine, pharmacy, public health, nursing and allied health.

May 15, 2026

Ruth Scott and UNK Chancellor Emeritus Doug Kristensen, JD, stand in front of the Douglas A. Kristensen Rural Health Education Complex.

Pre-Dental Day a big success for UNMC student organizers

More than 100 undergraduate students attended the annual event at the UNMC College of Dentistry.

May 15, 2026

UNMC College of Dentistry Dean Gerard Kugel, DMD, PhD, at left, speaks to the undergraduate college students attending April’s annual Pre-Dental Day at the UNMC College of Dentistry.

Applications open for Interprofessional Academy of Educators

Applications for membership will be accepted through June 29 for academy and affiliate member levels.

May 15, 2026

An image of the Interprofessional Academy of Educators medallion and badge

Inaugural Medical Education Awards announced

New awards recognize faculty whose dedication to teaching, mentorship and innovation continues to shape the future of medicine.

May 14, 2026

Karen Carlson, MD, and Kimberly Latacha, PhD

Ceremony today to celebrate UNMC’s expansion in Kearney

The new Health Science Education Center II is part of the Douglas A. Kristensen Rural Health Education Complex.

May 14, 2026

An exterior photo of the Health Science Education Center II building at the Douglas A. Kristensen Rural Health Education Complex on the UNMC Kearney campus.