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Dr. Ramos to lead Center for Reducing Health Disparities

Athena Ramos, PhD, a nationally recognized public health leader, assumed her new role on Nov. 1.

Nov 9, 2026

Athena Ramos, PhD

Last week for NuFlex Benefits Enrollment

The IRS has increased the Healthcare Flexible Spending Account limit, as open enrollment for UNMC faculty and staff for 2027 ends at 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13.

Nov 9, 2026

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Community partner fair set for Nov. 17

Event will feature information from community partners such as Film Streams and Ronald McDonald House.

Nov 9, 2026

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A message from President Gold on artificial intelligence

The NU System has issued an executive memorandum establishing expectations on responsible use of AI and obtained an enterprise ChatGPT license.

Nov 6, 2026

University of Nebraska System President Jeffrey P. Gold, MD

First recipients of Conway Nursing Scholarships announced

One hundred scholarships were awarded to Nebraska residents pursuing a nursing degree at UNMC.

Nov 6, 2026

Conway Scholarship awardees from the UNMC College of Nursing-Lincoln Division include, from left: back row, Macy Roth, Dajani Bringas Acosta, Kaitlyn Kirkendall, Alecia Retzlaff, Avery Hurlbert, Bailey Jackson, Kassidy Olson and Elise Van Cleave; front row, Isobel Zayas, Lily Blake, Katelyn Miller, Breeonna Brandt, Lillian Seipel and Denise Garcia. Scholarships were awarded across all five UNMC College of Nursing Divisions,

State poet to speak on ‘What medicine cannot measure’

Nebraska State Poet Jewel Rodgers will join the UNMC community for a special presentation Nov. 11.

Nov 6, 2026

Nebraska State Poet Jewel Rodgers will join the UNMC community Nov. 11 for a special presentation.

Registration begins Nov. 9 for campus item exchange

Annual “An Attitude for Gratitude” exchange creates opportunities for appreciation, connection and community.

Nov 6, 2026

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UNMC for the record, Nov. 6, 2026

McGoogan’s Schmidt recognized, Allied Health Professions’ dean speaks on AI, interprofessional team wins presentation competition.

Nov 6, 2026

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College kudos, and a thanks to our veterans

As holidays approach, the process for selecting the college’s next dean also is proceeding.

Nov 5, 2026

Bradley Britigan, MD

Med student of the month: Luke Polacek

Polacek, a Wayne State graduate, is a drummer who enjoys the outdoors.

Nov 5, 2026

Luke Polacek