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Air Force’s C-STARS Omaha unit supports hantavirus response

The Center for Sustainment of Trauma and Readiness Skills is part of the U.S. Air Force’s School of Aerospace Medicine and the 711th Human Performance Wing.

Jun 26, 2026

A medical professional from the Center for Sustainment of Trauma and Readiness Skills (C-STARS) Omaha, in full personal protective equipment, mops the floor while another team member tends to a simulated patient at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, June 14, 2024. (Screengrab taken from U.S. Air Force video by Ryan Law)

UNMC achievements, June 26, 2026

Kudos for the UNMC Division of Allergy and Immunology, Catherine Mello and Kendra Clark, PhD.

Jun 26, 2026

Sara May, MD

UNMC, Nebraska Medicine mark milestone as quarantine operation ends

The June 23 news conference highlighted the successful monitoring of MV Hondius passengers following a hantavirus exposure.

Jun 24, 2026

Michael Wadman, MD, National Quarantine Unit medical director, speaks at a press conference held Tuesday, June 23, at the Davis Global Center, to discuss the conclusion of the activation of the National Quarantine Unit for cruise passengers exposed to the hantavirus. Speakers also included, from left, Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, president of the University of Nebraska, Gov. Jim Pillen and Angela Vasa, director of emergency preparedness and special pathogens programs at Nebraska Medicine.

Dean’s message: Applause, thanks and holiday best wishes

Congratulating leaders, recognizing another exceptional response and sending good thoughts as the holiday weekend nears.

Jun 23, 2026

Bradley Britigan, MD, dean of the UNMC College of Medicine

A message from leadership on joint accreditation

Joint accreditation marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the university.

Jun 23, 2026

Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, president, University of Nebraska System; Katherine S. Ankerson interim chancellor, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; and H. Dele Davies, MD, interim chancellor, UNMC

Holland chair spurs innovation in public health

A $2 million endowed gift from the late Richard Holland has served as an invaluable catalyst for the college.

Jun 22, 2026

Ali S. Khan, MD, MPH, says endowed gifts like the Holland fund give the UNMC College of Public Health flexibility to be innovative and “dream much bigger.”

H. Dele Davies, MD, appointed ninth chancellor of UNMC

Dr. Davies’ appointment, which will take effect July 1, was approved by the NU Board of Regents at its June 18 meeting.

Jun 18, 2026

H. Dele Davies, MD

Board of Regents provides update on Nebraska Medicine governance

Resolution passed to work with Omaha Community Foundation with goal of admitting foundation as a governing member.

Jun 18, 2026

UNMC/Nebraska Medicine dual logo sign

Listening sessions set for dean of graduate studies search

Ken Bayles, PhD, will lead the campus listening sessions on June 23 and 25.

Jun 15, 2026

Ken Bayles, PhD, vice chancellor for research, will lead the listening sessions.

Faculty-led innovation highlighted at iLEAD graduation

Forty-two faculty participants from across UNMC graduated from iLEAD at June 4 event.

Jun 12, 2026

Chittalsinh Raulji, MBBS, associate professor in the UNMC Department of Pediatrics, presents an iLEAD graduation certificate to cohort-mate Brandi Flagg, MD, assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Internal Medicine.