Education

UNMC College of Nursing continues building pathways to the profession

Dean Lepaine Sharp-McHenry, DNP, signed the college’s latest memorandum of understanding with McCook Public Schools.

May 6, 2026

Lepaine Sharp McHenry, DNP, dean of the UNMC College of Nursing

UNMC to host Big Ten neuroscience annual meeting

Registration and abstract submissions are open for the event, which will be held July 16 at UNO’s Scott Conference Center.

May 6, 2026

A dot-to-dot image showing the outline of a brain, reflecting the annual meeting's neuroscience focus.

iEXCEL leader Paul Dye named Catalyst for Education

Dye, who joined iEXCEL in 2017, is the director of advanced educational design and delivery.

May 4, 2026

Paul Dye accepts the Catalyst for Education Award.

CHRI heart and vascular disease event is May 15

The keynote address is by Michael Goldsmith, MD, director of cardiac informatics at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

Apr 29, 2026

A digital illustration combining a translucent human heart with futuristic technology elements, including circuit patterns and data icons, representing integration of medical science and digital innovation.

Bedford Falls Foundation makes gift for UNMC nursing scholarships

The Joanne and William Conway Nursing Scholarship will support 100 UNMC College of Nursing students per year.

Apr 28, 2026

Bill Conway Jr.

Dr. O’Malley to give presentation on uterine fibroids

Radiology’s Marie O’Malley, MD, is the presenter in the Olson Center for Women’s Health and UNMC College of Nursing series.

Apr 28, 2026

Marie O’Malley, MD

Center for Continuing Education offering expanded course schedule

The center will offer a weeknight and weekend option for its American Heart Association-recognized Basic Life Support course.

Apr 27, 2026

Image of a responder providing chest compressions on a medical manekin

Pediatric Pain Conference scheduled for May 1

The virtual event hosted by Children’s Nebraska will run from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Apr 24, 2026

Photograph showing a health care professional in blue scrubs with a stethoscope attending to a child lying in a hospital bed, promoting the virtual Pediatric Pain Conference. Text overlay includes event details: Friday, May 1, 2026, from 8 A.M. to 2 P.M., with Children's Nebraska logo in top right corner.

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.