University of Nebraska Medical Center - UNMC

09/08/2025

Happy World Physical Therapy Day to our outstanding UNMC PT alumni! From classrooms to clinics, our physical therapy alumni are making real-world change — one patient at a time. Thank you for being the hands that heal and the hearts that motivate!

09/04/2025

We kicked off the fall semester with the annual BBQ and Student Involvement Fair 🎉

Catch the event recap here:

The annual BBQ, this year combined with the Student Involvement Fair, was held on Aug. 27.

09/03/2025

UNMC’s funded e-learning program is seeking the next wave of innovative faculty, student and staff to create interactive modules that transform health sciences curriculum.

Learn more about this opportunity:

An online informational session will be held this Friday for those interested in applying.

09/02/2025

Honoring the late Dr. Ken Cowan, whose leadership elevated cancer research and care in Nebraska. The new Kenneth Cowan, MD, PhD Distinguished Chair in Breast Cancer Clinical Research at UNMC will carry forward his remarkable legacy.

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The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center has a goal to create an endowed chair with a special legacy: the Kenneth Cowan, MD, PhD, Distinguished Chair in Breast Cancer Clinical Research.

09/02/2025

From across UNMC’s colleges, students stepped into the start of their health care careers, embracing all the responsibilities that come with the journey.

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Students from around UNMC colleges marked the start of their careers as health care professionals, with all the responsibility that involves.

08/30/2025

Struggling to stop scrolling?🤳
Dr. Ken Zoucha shares why it happens and what you can do to reduce it.

08/27/2025

The new Office of Health Workforce Initiatives will align and integrate current workforce efforts and serve as a resource for external agencies and communities as they partner with UNMC to maintain and grow their health care workforce.

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The new Office of Health Workforce Initiatives will be led by Kyle Meyer, PhD, serving as associate vice chancellor for health workforce initiatives.

08/27/2025

UNMC and Nebraska Medicine’s Multiple Sclerosis at Home Access (MAHA) Program are hosting the annual ‘MS Strong’ Community Race event on October 5, 2025. Event will include a fun run/walk/roll & 5K and other family fun activities.

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MS Strong Community Race Event Register Now Sunday, October 5, 2025 The MAHA (Multiple Sclerosis at Home Access) Program at the University of Nebraska Medical Center will be hosting the 2nd Annual ‘MS Strong’ Community race event with proceeds being utilized to directly empower people living wit...

08/27/2025

Hear from our current PT students why they chose UNMC.

08/27/2025

The 2025 BBQ and student involvement fair is today from 3:30-6 p.m. Faculty, staff and students are welcome to attend. Enjoy free food (with meal ticket), giveaways, music and backyard games.

Details:

The BBQ is located on the Ruth & Bill Scott Student Plaza, and the Student Involvement Fair is inside the Center for Healthy Living.

08/26/2025

From our hands to the community’s tables! HEAL’s community garden has been a hub of activity this summer, thanks to our wonderful volunteers. We’ve been busy harvesting fresh produce for local food pantries, and it’s been a joy to watch our garden come alive with bees, caterpillars and butterflies. Every produce we grow is a step towards a more sustainable and nourished community. 👩🏼‍🌾🏡💚