Outreach

Scott Ehresman, MD, honored as 2026 Koefoot Award recipient

Dr. Ehresman was the inaugural recipient in 2005 and has continued to have a strong influence as an educator and mentor.

May 13, 2026

UNMC Department of Family Medicine Chair Dr. Jeff Harrison, Koefoot Award Winner Dr. Scott Ehresman and UNMC Department of Family Medicine Medical Student Education Director Dr. Mindy Lacey pose for a photo.

UNMC designated as a WHO Collaborating Center

The prestigious distinction places UNMC among a select group of institutions helping shape the world’s response to emerging health threats.

May 11, 2026

Lauren Sauer, PhD, and Jocelyn Herstein, PhD

UNMC College of Nursing continues building pathways to the profession

Dean Lepaine Sharp-McHenry, DNP, signed the college’s latest memorandum of understanding with McCook Public Schools.

May 6, 2026

Lepaine Sharp McHenry, DNP, dean of the UNMC College of Nursing

Brake For Breakfast goes border to border

From Omaha to Scottsbluff, the annual event expanded the cancer prevention message.

Apr 29, 2026

The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center's Brake for Breakfast 2026 expanded to offer cancer awareness and screening information at 10 communities across Nebraska.

Take the 2026 UNMC Community Engagement Survey

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

Apr 29, 2026

Heidi Keeler, PhD, assistant vice chancellor with the UNMC Office of Community Engagement

Cancer center launches data tools to explore cancer risks

The new tools will help Nebraskans see their local cancer burden while supporting local prevention and screening efforts.

Apr 28, 2026

Sai Paritala, PharmD

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.