Outreach

Report highlights Nebraska’s potential to lead in growing global bioeconomy

Analysis follows a Nebraska edition of the Council on Competitiveness’ series of conversations across America.

Oct 30, 2026

University of Nebraska System President Jeffrey P. Gold, MD

Bartee speaker: Harness experience, expertise in advocacy

Danielle Turnipseed of the AAMC was the keynote speaker for the Bob and Helen Bartee and Family Advocacy of Science Lectureship.

Oct 30, 2026

From left, Bob Bartee and UNMC Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, congratulate Don Coulter, MD, on his Bartee Family Advocacy of Science Award.

Cattlemen’s Ball organization receives national award

Annual event is an ‘invaluable champion and steadfast partner of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.’

Oct 29, 2026

Joann Sweasy, PhD, director of the NCI-Designated Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center and president of the Association of American Cancer Institutes.

Dr. Liu named Honorary Fellow of World Psychiatric Association

Howard Liu, MD, has been co-chair of the WPA’s Medical Student Special Interest Group for six years.

Oct 29, 2026

Howard Liu, MD

BHECN sites create pathways leading to workforce growth

The Behavioral Health Education Center’s six locations make local work possible in every corner of the state.

Oct 28, 2026

From left, BHECN's Denise Pecha and Alyssa Spartz

UNMC expands nursing partnerships in Kearney, Lexington

Agreements with Kearney, Lexington high schools continue building Nebraska nursing pipeline.

Oct 27, 2026

From left, Addisyn Rickard of Kearney Public Schools and Katherine Khayat and Taya Moseley of Kearney Catholic Schools signed “letters of intent” to enter the UNMC nursing program at the event.

University leaders host Rep. Don Bacon to celebrate his support

The departing Nebraska congressman called a ‘stalwart champion’ for the university.

Oct 20, 2026

UNMC Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, left, and Chris Kratochvil, MD, vice chancellor for external relations for UNMC and vice president for external relations for the University of Nebraska System, gifted U.S. Rep Don Bacon, center, with a framed montage of photos of the congressman at various UNMC events.

MMI celebrates five years at its Pine Street location

The Munroe-Meyer Institute marked the anniversary by showcasing different departments and programs at a family friendly event.

Oct 16, 2026

A young visitor tries out a virtual reality headset in the Munroe-Meyer Institute lobby during the High 5 event.

Sen. Hughes tours UNMC Omaha campus

Sen. Jana Hughes is running for re-election in Legislative District 24.

Oct 16, 2026

Nebraska State Sen. Jana Hughes

Students, faculty volunteer during busy September week

UNMC College of Dentistry held three recent clinical, educational outreach events.

Oct 15, 2026

Students Alan Wu, Garrett Williams, Qi Qing Huang, Kylie Nguyen and Kerry Zhu volunteered recently at the Harvest Moon festival.