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Medical research highlights, summer 2026

The UNMC College of Medicine recently received grants and awards representing nearly $16 million in new funding in July.

Aug 18, 2026

Paul Sorgen, PhD

Nebraska Medicine announces name of new health center in midtown

Shikhar & Kristin Saxena Health Center will expand access to primary and specialty care on Nebraska Medical Center campus.

Aug 18, 2026

An artist's rending of the the Shikhar and Kristin Saxena Health Center.

Gold U: Elker keeps students at center of course design

Public health instructional designer was honored at the Aug. 13 Regents meeting.

Aug 17, 2026

April Elker

All-campus barbecue and involvement fair set for Aug. 26

Annual eent features food, backyard games and giveaways.

Aug 17, 2026

UNMC students at the 2025 #WeAreUNMC bbq and student involvement fair pose for a photo in front of lighted letters spelling out UNMC

Upcoming 42nd Street closure near Clarkson Tower

Beginning Sept. 1, additional construction will impact traffic patterns in the area. Please allow extra time to travel.

Aug 17, 2026

traffic safety roadwork signs and light

Board of Regents approves 2027–29 biennial budget request

At Thursday’s meeting, regents also approved state requests to fund several strategic initiatives.

Aug 14, 2026

An exterior photo of Varner Hall

Dr. Hamill named director of UNMC Office of Graduate Studies 

A self-described systems builder, Bridget Hamill, PhD, began the role July 6.

Aug 11, 2026

Bridget Hamill, PhD

Harold M. Maurer, MD, remembered as visionary leader, builder

The former UNMC chancellor left his mark in more ways than one.

Aug 10, 2026

Harold M. Maurer, MD, and his wife, Beverly Maurer stand in front of the Maurer Center for Public Health on the UNMC Omaha campus

Michael Forsberg to give artist’s talk at UNMC

Registration now is open for the nature photographer and conservationist’s Sept. 8 event, “Into Whooperland.”

Aug 10, 2026

Author and photographer Michael Forsberg has dedicated his career to wildlife and conservation. His UNMC exhibition will center on the whooping crane in our interconnected world. (Photo by Mariah Lundgren)

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.
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