Student News

Graduate Medical Education Research Symposium is Tuesday

The eighth annual event, to be held in the Truhlsen Campus Events Center, will showcase the research of UNMC’s residents and fellows.

May 10, 2026

Graduate students stand at attention to listen to a presentation during the 6th Annual Graduate Medical Education Research Symposium held in the Truhlsen Events Center, Michael F. Sorrell Center for Health Science Education.

UNMC medical student selected for global health media fellowship

Omar Ceesay will spend a semester at Stanford University’s journalism program before interning at CNN.

May 8, 2026

Omar Ceesay

May all-campus forum set for next Tuesday

UNMC Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, will introduce the incoming UNMC Student Senate president and vice president.

May 5, 2026

Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, and Allie Daro

UNMC commencement is Saturday: Info to know

UNMC’s Omaha commencement ceremony will be held at 9 a.m. at Baxter Arena in Omaha.

May 4, 2026

A UNMC graduate in black and brown graduation gown holds up her UNMC diploma

iTEACH Awards recognize contributions to campus, community life

UNMC students, faculty and staff were recognized at a ceremony with Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, and Mayor John Ewing Jr.

Apr 29, 2026

From left, UNMC Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD; UNMC medical students Winnie Ladu and Omar Ceesay; Omaha Mayor John Ewing Jr.; and Vice Chancellor for Campus Engagement Sheritta Strong, MD. (Photo credit Lily Butler)

De-stress next week with activities, snacks, yoga and more

UNMC’s De-Stress Week activities run from Monday, April 27, through Friday, May 1.

Apr 24, 2026

Graphic of a teal background and clouds that says De-Stress Week

Graduate Medical Education Research Symposium set for May 12

The eighth annual event will showcase the research of UNMC’s residents and fellows.

Apr 23, 2026

Graduate students stand at attention to listen to a presentation during the 6th Annual Graduate Medical Education Research Symposium held in the Truhlsen Events Center, Michael F. Sorrell Center for Health Science Education.

Out of Darkness Campus Walk set for Saturday

The event, at the Ruth & Bill Scott Student Plaza, will raise awareness about suicide prevention and mental health resources.

Apr 15, 2026

Flyer promoting the "HOPE WALKS HERE" UNMC Out of the Darkness Campus Walk scheduled on April 18th, 2026. Contains a QR code for registration, website link afsp.org/UNMC, and logos for American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and Out of the Darkness Campus Walks

Match, alumni events highlight importance of educators

Recent experiences reinforced awareness of the impact educators can have.

Apr 8, 2026

Bradley Britigan, MD, dean of the UNMC College of Medicine

Earth Month events at UNMC aim for a healthier tomorrow

This month’s events include the annual e-waste recycling opportunity, a tree planting ceremony and a health care challenge.

Apr 8, 2026

Neelanjana Gayen, a UNMC PhD student in biochemistry and molecular biology and president of UNMC’s Health Educators and Academic Leaders (HEAL) organization, places a shovel of dirt around a tree she helped plant tree in the green space in front of the Durham Research Center on Wednesday October 15, 2025, with UNMC grounds staff and the LiveGreen Ambassadors organization.