Outreach

Tornado impact surveys support community recovery

The surveys conducted in partnership with the UNMC College of Public Health are key to long-term needs in Douglas, Washington counties.

Apr 25, 2025

Kristina Kintziger, PhD

Regent Scheer visits UNMC for tour, roundtable discussion

The NU regent heard a special presentation on UNMC’s High School Alliance and the Rural Health Opportunities Program.

Apr 24, 2025

NU Regent Jim Scheer of Norfolk visited UNMC and talked with staff and alumni of the UNMC High School Alliance and Rural Health Opportunities Program.

Joel Travis, MD, named Koefoot outstanding preceptor

The award recognizes a rural Nebraska family physician and preceptor who provides outstanding teaching of medical students.

Apr 17, 2025

Mindy Lacey, MD, family medicine medical student education director; Joel Travis, MD; Kimberly Jarzynka, MD, vice chair and residency program director; Jeff Harrison, MD, chair of the UNMC Department of Family Medicine; and Jolene Wees, clerkship coordinator. (Photo by Ben Semisch Photography)

BHECN launches southeast site in Lincoln

With this latest site, the Behavioral Health Education Center now has locations in all six of the state’s behavioral health regions.

Apr 11, 2025

Wendy Baumeister, PsyD, and Kimberly Clawson, MD

Dr. ElRayes offers expertise for new health security plan for Africa

The assistance of Wael ElRayes, MD, PhD, showcases UNMC’s global health security contributions and strengthens its regional presence.

Apr 10, 2025

Wael ElRayes, MD, PhD

UNMC Children’s Dental Day meets youths’ needs from around the state

The event brought together UNMC dental, dental hygiene and nursing students to provide important dental care to 200 children.

Apr 2, 2025

UNMC dentistry students and a Kearney Public Schools social worker talk with a young dental patient.

‘Heart to Heart’ spotlights cancer center’s Dr. Sweasy

NU President Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, talks with Joann Sweasy, PhD, director of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.

Apr 1, 2025

Joann Sweasy, PhD, director of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center

UNMC establishes new preceptor office of excellence

The office will support experiential learning for students, preceptors and clinical partners throughout Nebraska and beyond.

Mar 31, 2025

Faye Haggar, EdD,  inaugural manager of the UNMC Office of Community-Based Education and Preceptor Excellence

UNMC achievements, March 28, 2025

The UNMC Center for Global Health and Development received a national public health award for innovative curriculum.

Mar 28, 2025

Abbie Raikes, PhD, and Danielle Thies

UNMC hosts secretary of state, deputy for tour

Guests Bob Evnen and Cindi Allen met with campus leaders and toured the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center and iEXCEL.

Mar 24, 2025

From left, Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen and Deputy Secretary of State Cindi Allen tour the Davis Global Center with DJ Thayer, of the UNMC Office of Global Engagement, and Benjamin Stobbe, assistant vice chancellor for advanced and statewide simulation, iEXCEL.