Inside UNMC

iEXCEL earns five-year ACS-AEI reaccreditation 

The designation from the American College of Surgeons Comprehensive Accredited Education Institute marks a significant milestone for iEXCEL.

Jul 15, 2026

Fourth-year medical students take part in a surgery boot camp as a final prep before they move on to their residencies. Part of the two-week camp is working in the simulation labs at the Davis Global Center.

Dr. Britigan to step down as UNMC College of Medicine dean

The 15-year tenure for Bradley Britigan, MD, is hailed as a transformational period for the college.

Jul 10, 2026

Bradley Britigan, MD, dean of UNMC College of Medicine

Dr. Davies outlines his five-point vision as chancellor

UNMC Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, discussed his priorities for the institution at his first all-campus forum since becoming the medical center’s ninth chancellor July 1.

Jul 10, 2026

UNMC Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD

Focusing on the future of the UNMC College of Pharmacy

Don Klepser, PhD, who has been dean of the college for six months, talks about his goals and moving forward as a college.

Jul 9, 2026

Don Klepser, PhD, dean of the UNMC College of Pharmacy

Committee named to review Dr. Meza for permanent vice chancellor role

The review will be co-chaired by Chris Kratochvil, MD, vice chancellor for external relations, and Brad Britigan, MD, dean of the UNMC College of Medicine.

Jul 8, 2026

Jane Meza, PhD

Continuing allied health’s momentum while facing changing realities

Tammy Webster, PhD, talks about elevating to the role of dean of the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions.

Jul 7, 2026

Tammy Webster, PhD, dean of the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions

Dr. Davies first campus forum as chancellor is today

Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, will talk with the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center’s Joann Sweasy, PhD, and Paula Kohles, of the UNMC Office of Financial Aid.

Jul 7, 2026

UNMC Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD

New faculty spotlight: Diego Alcaraz Alvarez, MD

Dr. Alvarez is an assistant professor in the UNMC Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism.

Jul 6, 2026

Diego Alcaraz Alvarez, MD

Dr. Davies to hold first campus forum as chancellor

Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, will talk with the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center’s Joann Sweasy, PhD, and Paula Kohles, of the UNMC Office of Financial Aid.

Jul 2, 2026

UNMC Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD

A desire to make a difference: Dr. Davies becomes UNMC chancellor

As H. Dele Davies, MD, officially takes the position of chancellor, he discusses his path to reaching this point.

Jul 1, 2026

Dr. Davies gives a report to the University of Nebraska Board of Regents in October 2025 when the board held its regular meeting at the UNMC Davis Global Center.