Outreach

Study highlights Nebraska’s behavioral health workforce model

The Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska published policy lessons from its experience distributing pandemic relief funds.

Jun 29, 2026

Jessica Buche

BHECN’s workforce model takes center stage

At a policy event in May, the National Governors Association featured BHECN’s ‘Nebraska Model’ for behavioral health workforce development.

Jun 26, 2026

Marley Doyle, MD, director of the Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska, and Katrina Cordts, PhD, BHECN’s deputy director

Mello finishes term as AAMC steering committee chair

UNMC Catherine Mello chaired the AAMC steering committee for the Group on Institutional Advcancement.

Jun 23, 2026

Catherine Mello

Tyson closure prompts community response, UNMC action

‘I knew we had to do something,’ says Athena Ramos, PhD, who has helped lead UNMC’s engagement in Lexington.

Jun 23, 2026

Marcela Carvajal-Suarez, outreach project specialist with the UNMC Center for Reducing Health Disparities, teaches a course in Lexington, Nebraska.

Wildfire Rapid Needs Assessment will help communities recover and prepare

Teams from the UNMC College of Public Health and area health departments will be in central and western Nebraska from June 22-26.

Jun 18, 2026

Professional headshot of Kristina Kintziger, PhD

Alumni gathering in Wyoming draws enthusiasm

The UNMC dentistry alumni reception was held during the Wyoming Dental Association Annual Session.

Jun 17, 2026

UNMC College of Dentistry Dean Gerry Kugel, DMD, PhD, left, addresses alums at the 2026 Wyoming Dental Association Annual Session.

Seeds of care bloomed into UNMC’s SHARING Clinic

Nearly 30 years after the first clinic started, UNMC now has four student-run clinics that make a difference.

Jun 12, 2026

Sharon Stoolman, MD

University of Nebraska Foundation awards top service honors

Brian and Carey Hamilton, Clark Rosenlof recognized for contributions to the University of Nebraska.

Jun 9, 2026

Logo that says University of Nebraska Foundation

Piper taking next step at UNMC med school in Kearney

After graduating from UNK in May as a pre-medical student, Elly Piper will stay in Kearney to attend medical school at UNMC.

Jun 5, 2026

Elly Piper is photographed next to the stethoscope sculpture "Healing," a replica of the original at UNMC's Omaha campus that has been installed in Kearney.

‘EDGE in Action’ highlights district’s innovation taking shape

Campaign highlights how the EDGE District already is generating real-world innovation impact.

Jun 3, 2026

EDGE in Action promotional graphic featuring the words From Projections to Practice: EDGE IN ACTION The people powering innovation, collaboration and growth. With images of nine EDGE District partners over a conceptual rendering of the district when it is fully built.