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Distinguished Scientist: Sangamesh Kumbar, PhD

Dr. Kumbar is a professor and associate dean for research in the UNMC College of Dentistry.

Oct 16, 2026

Sangamesh Kumbar, PhD

UNMC for the record, Oct. 9, 2026

Dr. Keeler takes new NONL role; UNMC pharmacy, allied health students in spotlight.

Oct 16, 2026

Heidi Keeler, PhD

Dental alumni event draws more than 250 guests

Weekend included ‘State of the College’ address and the induction of the class of 1976 into the Half Century Club.

Oct 15, 2026

More than 170 alumni attended the weekend event, with guests bringing the total attendance to more than 265.

Distinguished scientist: Sangamesh Kumbar, PhD

Dr. Kumbar is among the UNMC scientists set to be honored Oct. 29 as the medical center’s top researchers this past year.

Oct 15, 2026

Sangamesh Kumbar, PhD

Students, faculty volunteer during busy September week

UNMC College of Dentistry held three recent clinical, educational outreach events.

Oct 15, 2026

Students Alan Wu, Garrett Williams, Qi Qing Huang, Kylie Nguyen and Kerry Zhu volunteered recently at the Harvest Moon festival.

Dr. Vacek: private practice experience a boon in new role

New assistant dean of clinics hopes to prepare future dentists, having “been there and done that.”

Oct 15, 2026

Craig Vacek, DDS.

Dr. Harn, dental museum, an alumni weekend tradition

The emeritus faculty member sets up part of one of the country’s biggest collections, as he has since 1977,

Oct 15, 2026

Stan Harn, PhD.

iEXCEL boosts 2026 statewide stroke conference

‘Future of Stroke Care’ again leveraged program’s simulation, communication technology to draw attendees across Nebraska.

Oct 15, 2026

Panelists could present to audiences at four locations statewide at the September event.

Distinguished Scientist: Mary Isaacson, PhD

Dr. Isaacson is the Christine Heide-Sorensen Professor in Nursing for the UNMC College of Nursing, Omaha Division.

Oct 15, 2026

Mary Isaacson, PhD

SEED program hosted 18 students this summer

The Summer Experiential Education Program is a collaboration between the UNMC Office of Global Engagement and the UNMC Physical Therapy Program.

Oct 15, 2026

SEED students during summer