Inside UNMC
Nebraska Medicine/UNMC asked to monitor U.S. citizens from cruise ship hantavirus outbreak
The National Quarantine Unit, located at UNMC, is the only federally funded quarantine unit in the United States.
May 8, 2026
New dentistry leaders appointed heading into next academic year
The new appointments for Amy Killeen, DDS; Julie Marshall, DDS; Upoma Guha; and Nancy Adams, PhD, are effective July 1.
May 8, 2026
UNMC establishes Office for the Advancement of Military Medicine
Retired Air Force Col. Lee Williames, MD, named to lead new office focused on civilian-military medical integration.
May 8, 2026
Pamela May-Weeks, PhD, receives 2026 Kinman-Oldfield Award
Dr. May-Weeks, an associate professor of neurological sciences, was recognized for her research involving Alzheimer’s and HIV.
May 8, 2026
UNMC medical student selected for global health media fellowship
Omar Ceesay will spend a semester at Stanford University’s journalism program before interning at CNN.
May 8, 2026
Interim Chancellor Davies named priority candidate in UNMC chancellor search
Dr. Davies has served as UNMC’s interim chancellor since 2024.
May 6, 2026
Faltin to serve as new director of UNMC Office of Graduate Studies
Andrew Faltin, JD, returns to UNMC, excited about improving the student experience and supporting graduate students in their work.
May 6, 2026
Allied health awards recognize excellence, innovation
The College of Allied Health Professions honors include the inaugural winner of the Kyle P. Meyer Outstanding Service Award.
May 6, 2026
Two from UNMC named Strategic Data Project fellows
Andrew Robertson and James Geiger are participating in a new data program that involves Harvard’s Center for Education Policy Research.
May 6, 2026
UNMC Faculty Senate marks faculty service milestones
At the forefront is the College of Public Health’s Elli Rogan, an ‘essential force’ who has served at UNMC for 50 years.
May 6, 2026