Student News

All-campus BBQ and involvement fair is today

The 2025 #WeAreUNMC BBQ and student involvement fair is today (Aug. 27) from 3:30-6 p.m. Faculty, staff and students are welcome to attend. Enjoy free food (with meal ticket), giveaways, music and backyard games. All are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets and refillable water bottles. The BBQ is located on the Ruth & Bill […]

Aug 27, 2025

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Volunteers needed for #WeAreUNMC BBQ, involvement fair

The combined #WeAreUNMC BBQ and Student Involvement Fair is Wednesday, Aug. 27.

Aug 22, 2025

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Orientation events scheduled for incoming students

UNMC’s New Student Orientation is today, and other events to kick off the school year will follow over the next week.

Aug 20, 2025

Students walking at New Student Orientation

Medical Student Research Showcase set for Friday

The UNMC College of Medicine showcase starts at 8:45 a.m. at the Davis Global Center.

Aug 19, 2025

A medical student standing in front of a digital screen to present her research to attendees

Volunteers needed for campus barbecue and involvement fair

This year’s #WeAreUNMC BBQ and the student involvement fair will be combined into a single event held Aug. 27.

Jul 31, 2025

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ITEACH Awards recognize contributions to student, campus life

The fourth annual awards were held April 16, recognizing UNMC students, faculty and staff.

May 23, 2025

Three faculty members receiving an ITEACH Award were Shannon Maloney, PhD, Matt Vilburn, DC, and Vinai Thomas, PhD

Lydia Fritsche, PharmD, honored as student pharmacist of the year

Dr. Fritsche graduated from the UNMC College of Pharmacy in May.

May 20, 2025

Lydia Fritsche, PharmD

New AOA members inducted this month

Alpha Omega Alpha is the most prestigious medical honor society in the country.

May 15, 2025

Jane Goodson, MD, and Jeremy Payne, MD, both of the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology, were inducted at the event.

Dr. Davies to UNMC graduates: Take flight

UNMC had nearly 1,000 spring graduates across its five campuses.

May 13, 2025

Jordan Knapp acknowledges the crowd during the Omaha commencement ceremony.

2025 UNMC grads: Commencement week is here

Get ready for UNMC’s spring commencement ceremonies, to be held this Thursday and Saturday statewide.

May 7, 2025

Image of a graduate receiving a UNMC diploma