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Cancer center earns national ranking from U.S. News

The ranking places the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center among the nation’s top programs for treating complex cancer cases.

Aug 6, 2026

Graphic shows a night image of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center with the words 'Nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report for Cancer Care." Logos appear at the bottom for Nebraska Medicine and the NCI.

‘Full circle’ moment as SHPEP program ends

This summer’s Summer Health Professions Education Program cohort was the last, but UNMC pathway initiatives remain strong.

Aug 6, 2026

This summer’s SHPEP staff and scholar cohort included (back row from left) Lazaro Adame-Lopez, Miranda Gomez and Stephanie Vuong; (front row from left) Abhisri Narayanan, Kayla Boateng; UNMC program manager Sonja Tutsch-Bryant, PhD; and Aly Al Sharief.

Leuenberger remembered for business leadership, kindness

Don Leuenberger was a big-picture thinker who played an important role in the growth of UNMC.

Aug 6, 2026

Don Leuenberger, in the Sorrell atrium, wearing a dark suitcoat, white shirt and red tie

Multiple student health centers; one unified system of care

Nebraska Medicine now operates all student health centers in the University of Nebraska system.

Aug 6, 2026

A health care provider in a blue floral shirt holds a stethoscope to the chest of a smiling young woman in a white shirt.

Pharmacy set to launch extended PharmD program

Beginning in August 2027, students can opt for the traditional four-year program or earn their PharmD over six years.

Aug 5, 2026

Don Klepser, PhD

Road work to begin Aug. 10 on 41st Street

Work is expected to last approximately one month.

Aug 5, 2026

traffic safety roadwork signs and light

No. 1 hospital for the 15th straight year 

U.S. News & World Report named Nebraska Medical Center the state’s top hospital again, with multiple programs earning national rankings.

Aug 4, 2026

Photo illustration of Nebraska Medical Center, under a blue sky, with the words

Dr. Cochran named to Kearney interim pharmacy leadership role

Gary Cochran, PhD, has been named the UNMC College of Pharmacy’s interim associate dean, effective Aug. 1.

Aug 4, 2026

Gary Cochran, PharmD

Get Moving: Everyday movement matters more than you think

Movement throughout the day can have a significant impact on overall health.

Aug 3, 2026

Foot traffic outside the UNMC Center for Healthy Living, with a tall man walking past two smaller women headed in the opposite direction.

College, colleagues celebrate Dr. Meyer’s time as dean

June event celebrated accomplishments of former UNMC College of Allied Health Professions leader Kyle Meyer, PhD.

Jul 31, 2026

Kyle Meyer, PhD, and longtime UNMC and college of allied health professions supporter Ruth Scott at the retirement event
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