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‘Lifting spirits’: UNMC welcomes therapy K9 Ares

The German shepherd, part of the University of Nebraska Police and Public Safety Department, will begin routine campus patrols as of today with his handler.

May 1, 2026

Therapy K9 Ares, who will be part of the University of Nebraska Police and Public Safety Department, is described as having "a heart devoted to lifting spirits."

New employee parking options coming soon

More parking options, no increase in parking permit fees and a reminder about carpool renewals beginning May 1.

May 1, 2026

Parking lot 17 near 45th Street and Jones Court. Photos from a photo stroll across the UNMC campus in Omaha on Monday, July 29, 2019.

Tammy Webster, PhD, named dean of the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions

Dr. Webster brings experience and vision to a college known as a national leader in distance education and rural health.

Apr 29, 2026

Tammy Webster, PhD

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)

Lunch and Learn to focus on communication during change

The May 7 presentation will feature Sharon Storch, PhD, of the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

Apr 29, 2026

Sharon Storch, PhD

Discounts available for Omaha Performing Arts shows

Events include ‘Mamma Mia!’, ‘Mrs. Doubtfire,’ ‘The Princess Bride Live’ and more.

Apr 29, 2026

Promotional poster for a special screening event of the film

UNMC Office of Sustainability seeks campus feedback

Faculty, students and staff are invited to complete this quick environmental sustainability survey.

Apr 28, 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.

‘Unwavering dedication’: Diane Mack is UNMC’s Gold U winner

Mack, director of emergency management, will be honored today for her leadership and response to the Durham Research Center fire.

Apr 24, 2026

Diane Mack, UNMC’s director of emergency management

UNMC, Nebraska Medicine giving day inspires 2,045 gifts

Donors to the fourth annual For the Greater Good raise $343,335 over 24 hours.

Apr 24, 2026

UNMC Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, who hosted Wednesday's Push-Up Challenge, expressed his gratitude to the donors who made For the Greater Good a success.

Digital accessibility remains a priority, NU policy

While federal accessibility standards have been delayed, UNMC continues to expect that digital content be accessible to all users.

Apr 24, 2026

Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, and Jane Meza, PhD, UNMC's interim vice chancellor for academic affairs