Outreach

New format, partners for Children’s Dental Day

The UNMC College of Dentistry will partner with community clinics to expand outreach to children, build dental homes.

Feb 4, 2026

The UNMC College of Dentistry will partner with community clinics to expand outreach to children across several events this year.

Dr. Rohlfing named interim growth and development chair

Dean Gerard Kugel, DMD, PhD, announced the appointment in January.

Feb 4, 2026

Gail Rohlfing, DDS

Sen. Quick tours college, discusses state’s dental needs

Nebraska State Sen. Dan Quick is a member of the Nebraska Health and Human Services Committee.

Feb 4, 2026

From left, Nebraska State Sen. Dan Quick and UNMC College of Dentistry Dean Gerard Kugel, DMD, PhD

Dr. Khan joins polio eradication efforts in Afghanistan and Pakistan

Public Health Dean Ali S. Khan, MD, MPH, will serve on an advisory group convened by the World Health Organization’s Eastern Mediterranean Region.

Feb 4, 2026

Ali S. Khan, MD, MPH, dean of the UNMC College of Public Health

UNMC students bring blood-pressure screenings to North Omaha

UNMC’s Bridge to Care student organization provided the screenings and health education at a series of neighborhood barbershops.

Feb 4, 2026

At right, UNMC student Ashley Clegg, UNMC College of Medicine, takes a participant's blood pressure while working with Zoe Obamwonyi, UNMC College of Nursing.

UNMC’s AI in Health Conference welcomes submissions, attendees 

UNMC’s inaugural conference on the subject will be held April 21 at the Truhlsen Events Center.

Feb 2, 2026

Graphic with individual icons representing health care and the words AI in Health Conference

Nebraska Science Festival, public expo return for 2026

The monthlong festival, presented by UNMC, will run throughout April with a series of science and technology-related activities.

Jan 30, 2026

The NESciFest's Public Science Expo will be held at The Durham Museum on April 18.

Dr. Sellers looks to have impact at cancer center

Thomas Sellers, PhD, is deputy director of population science at the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.

Jan 23, 2026

Thomas Sellers, PhD

Med center celebrates MLK with day of service

UNMC, Nebraska Medicine community joins with partners to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

Jan 22, 2026

UNMC Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, joins members of the med center community during the 'MLK Day of Service.'

UNMC earns 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification

Only seven academic medical centers nationally carry the mark of excellence.

Jan 13, 2026

UNMC Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, and Heidi Keeler, PhD, associate vice chancellor with the UNMC Office of Community Engagement