Outreach

Great Plains Leadership Institute marks its 20th year

The leadership development program through the UNMC College of Public Health has built a network of more than 400 alumni.

Apr 16, 2026

Brandon Drozd, director of the Great Plains Leadership Institute

Dr. Davies, UNMC officials meet with North Omaha community leaders

Med center and community leaders discussed programs aimed at improving access to health care, education and wellness.

Apr 15, 2026

H. Dele Davies, MD, UNMC interim chancellor, talks with a table of UNMC and North Omaha community representatives at the April 8 North Omaha Leadership Breakfast.

College representatives make voices heard at ADEA meeting

Leaders, researchers attended the 2026 American Dental Education Association Session & Exhibition, held in March in Montreal, Canada.

Apr 13, 2026

From left, UNMC College of Dentistry faculty members at the ADEA Session and Exhibition included Jane Broekemeier, Yun Saksena, DMD, Tammie Vargo, DHA, Nicole Baker, Greg Bennett, DMD, Amanda Dolen, Lisa Moravec and Nancy Adams, PhD

Take the 2026 UNMC Community Engagement Survey

The survey gathers important information on community engagement activities and partnerships across the organization.

Apr 10, 2026

UNMC opthalmologist Brian Armstrong, MD, cares for a patient at a UNMC Bridge to Care clinic.

Brake for Breakfast returns on April 24

The free breakfast drive-thru events provided by the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center will be at partner sites across the state.

Apr 7, 2026

Graphic design to promote Brake for Breakfast Free Drive-Thru Event, with images of a sunrise, alarm clock, checklist and the state of Nebraska

BHECN joins response to Nebraska wildfires

A resource guide is available to offer behavioral health resources after natural disasters.

Apr 6, 2026

Marley Doyle, MD, director of the Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska

UNMC joins U.S. emergency preparedness, response network

Ten regional partners will work collaboratively to share knowledge, coordinate action and strengthen systems for future emergencies.

Apr 3, 2026

Angie Vasa, Project ECHO program director for UNMC

Health Science Education Center II atrium named for Hamiltons

Carey and Brian Hamilton commit $5 million to support the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s rural health initiatives.

Apr 3, 2026

Carey and Brian Hamilton

BHECN publishes supervision data for ARPA awards

The Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska has been working to address a shortage of supervised providers in the state.

Mar 31, 2026

Marley Doyle, MD, and Jessica Buche

Monthlong NE SciFest 2026 events kick off April 1

Science- and technology-related activities for every age and interest will be offered throughout the month.

Mar 30, 2026

Young science fans attend the 2025 NE SciFest Public Science Expo. This year, the free public expo will be held on April 18 at The Durham Museum from 9 a.m. to noon.