Outreach

MMI’s flocking fundraiser returns for March

The flamingoes return to raise awareness during Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.

Mar 6, 2025

A sign and pink flamingoes help raise awareness of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.

MMI held ‘Penguin Palooza’ in February

In its second year, the event is being embraced by the MMI community.

Mar 6, 2025

Face painting was one of the activities at the second annual Penguin Palooza at MMI.

Officials offer primer on advocacy and engagement

UNMC and the University of Nebraska System’s top government relations officials held a webinar to discuss advocacy.

Feb 21, 2025

Matt Blomstedt, PhD, associate vice president for government relations for the University of Nebraska System; Chris Kratochvil, MD, vice chancellor for external relations at UNMC; and Jeff Kratz, director of UNMC government relations

Pharmacy school in Kearney makes progress toward opening

New faculty are being hired, and prospective students are committing to join the inaugural class when classes start in August.

Feb 19, 2025

A rendering of the new Rural Health Education Building at UNK

Dr. Davies: UNMC’s work ‘has never been more important’

Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, addressed recent federal changes that would impact UNMC and offered guidance to UNMC faculty, students and staff.

Feb 17, 2025

UNMC Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD

UNMC launches public health podcast with bird flu discussion

‘For the Health of It’ will offer conversations on important, complex public health issues.

Feb 7, 2025

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Corey Hopkins, PhD, elected to MEDI executive committee

Pharmacy’s Dr. Hopkins will be academic vice chair of the American Chemical Society Division of Medicinal Chemistry.

Feb 5, 2025

Corey Hopkins, PhD

UNMC leaders visit North Omaha for community conversation

Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to work together toward better community health.

Jan 30, 2025

UNMC Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, and members of the UNMC leadership team participated in the discussion at the Highlander.

Med center hosts drill in preparation for 2026 World Cup

The National Emerging Special Pathogens Training and Education Center coordinated the exercise focusing on an infectious disease threat.

Jan 28, 2025

Facilities at the Davis Global Center aided in the exercise focusing on infectious disease threat and response.

BHECN ARPA support helps bring therapists into rural schools

South Sioux City-based Heartland Counseling Services is working with three Northeast Nebraska districts to serve students.

Jan 23, 2025

Krista Roeber and Lora Heithold