Outreach

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.

Construction progressing at UNMC’s Kearney expansion

With final completion at the complex set for 2026, regular updates will be available at the link in this article.

Mar 19, 2025

A rendering of the Health Science Education Center II building

East African, UNMC leaders gather at health security summit

UNMC’s Global Center for Health Security co-convened the event, which was held in Kenya.

Mar 19, 2025

The East Africa Region Global Health Security Summit 2025 was co-convened by the UNMC Global Center for Health Security, the Africa Center for Disease Control and Prevention Eastern Africa Regional Coordinating Centre and other partners. (Photo credit Team Lifestyle Forever)

BHECN starts network of behavioral health workforce centers

The Behavioral Health Workforce Center Alliance stands to make a major impact in developing the workforce across the country.

Mar 18, 2025

BHECN Director Marley Doyle, MD, and Kati Cordts, PhD

Dr. Ashraf named to CDC committee role

Muhammad Salman Ashraf, MBBS, has been appointed to the Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee.

Mar 18, 2025

Muhammad Salman Ashraf, MBBS
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