Student News

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.

Match Day 2026 set for this Friday

UNMC medical students will learn their residency assignments during an event at the Omaha Design Center.

Mar 19, 2026

Push pins on a map to signify where UNMC medical students have achieved their residency assignments

UNMC Bookstore clearance sale is continuing

In April, Barnes & Noble College will assume management of retail and online operations at the store.

Mar 13, 2026

Lounge seating and a row of books at the UNMC Bookstore

Tammy Webster, PhD, to give campus presentation today

The session with Dr. Webster, finalist for dean of the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions, is at noon in the Sorrell Center.

Mar 9, 2026

Tammy Webster, PhD

Global engagement holds 2026 International Photo Contest

Participants are invited to submit up to three of their favorite travel photos for the contest.

Mar 6, 2026

Graphic of a camera and desk items that says UNMC Office of Global Engagement 2026 International Photo Contest Prize for Winners

Listening sessions on next UNMC chancellor set for today

Faculty, staff and students are welcome to attend two sessions that will be held in the Sorrell Center on the UNMC Omaha campus.

Mar 5, 2026

The Sorrell Center, Room 1005, is the location for two listening sessions on Thursday, March 5. 

UNMC discounts available for Omaha Performing Arts shows

Performances include ‘& Juliet,’ Endea Owens, ‘Discovering the Galapagos,’ Etienne Charles and ‘SIX The Musical.’

Mar 3, 2026

A Marine iguana on the Galapagos Islands

UNMC Bookstore running clearance sale

In April, Barnes & Noble College will assume management of retail and online operations at the store.

Mar 2, 2026

Lounge seating and a row of books at the UNMC Bookstore

First UNMC Kearney medical class to be awarded scholarships

The new scholarships will cover at least half the cost of medical school tuition for all four years for the first class of medical students at Kearney.

Feb 23, 2026

The Health Science Education Center II at the Douglas A. Kristensen Rural Health Education Complex at the University of Nebraska at Kearney

Grad students experience power of an elevator pitch

How do you quickly and succinctly sum up your work? UNMC Graduate Studies held a contest so students could hone the skill.

Feb 19, 2026

Amaka Modebelu, shown arriving at a conference, said she feels more confident after crafting her elevator pitch.