University of Nebraska Medical Center
Recent News About University of Nebraska Medical Center
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How many H-1B petitions were made by Nebraska employers during 2024?
In 2024, 1,023 H-1B petitions were filed by employers located in Nebraska, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employers Data Hub.
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How many H-1B petitions made by Nebraska employers were approved during 2024?
In 2024, 98.1% of H-1B petitions filed by employers in Nebraska were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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College students paid more in Nebraska in 2022-23 school year
College tuition fees rose 1.9% in Nebraska in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
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UNMC researchers highlight cancer risks for Nebraska farmers
A recent study by UNMC researchers showed low numbers of cancer screenings, as well as high instances of “cancer risk behaviors,” among Nebraska’s farmers.
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Remembering Tom Rosenquist, PhD, UNMC’s first vice chancellor for research
Tom Rosenquist, PhD, the driving force behind UNMC’s explosive growth in research development in the first decade of the 2000s, died Jan. 7. Dr. Rosenquist was 80.
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First all-campus forum for 2023 set for Jan. 12
UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, will kick off the New Year with his first all-campus forum for 2023 on Thursday, Jan. 12.
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Pathology services and Kearney Regional mark 5 years
Members of UNMC’s Regional Pathology Services and leaders of the Kearney Regional Medical Center met in November to mark five years of a successful partnership. Th
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Essential staffing for Nebraska Medicine goes into effect
Due to the winter storm warning issued for the area, Nebraska Medicine has declared essential staffing effective from 7 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 21, until 7 a.m., Friday, Dec. 23.
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Employee parking lots open through Dec. 26
UNMC Parking Services advises that all staff can park in any employee lot starting Wednesday, Dec. 21, through Monday, Dec. 26.
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Former surgeon general praises UNMC as ‘amazing’
Jerome Adams, MD, former U.S. surgeon general, visited UNMC on Dec. 2, meeting with campus leaders and speaking to several groups.
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College of Public Health trains students in media communications
The COVID-19 pandemic emphasized the importance of communication to ensure public adherence to preventive measures that limit disease transmission.
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Feedback is open on mobility plan
The med center has a goal of helping staff, faculty and students make 35% of trips to campus in ways other than driving alone in a car by 2030.
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Donor’s generosity benefits UNMC food pantries – and students
Ben Aresty has a passion for nutrition, a concern about food insecurity and a desire to help UNMC.
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Employee giving drive highlights Give Nebraska
The UNMC Employee Giving Committee draw prize winners for the second week of the campaign Friday, Nov. 18, at 3 p.m.
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Med center’s Dr. Kotwal becomes the patient
Anupam Kotwal, MBBS, is part of the med center’s team of endocrinologists. But Dr. Kotwal, along with help from his colleagues, did something few doctors will ever do.
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Circle of Distinction recognizes ‘leading stars’ and their benefactors
The annual UNMC Circle of Distinction event was held on Oct. 26, recognizing 69 faculty members named to chairs and professorships, as well as the benefactors who support them.
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Med center leaders proclaim National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Med center leaders proclaim National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
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Robert Wigton, MD, remembered for what he gave to the world
Robert Wigton, MD, remembered for what he gave to the world.
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College of Nursing assists at Monument Marathon
College of Nursing assists at Monument Marathon.
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Sen. John Arch tours UNMC
Sen. John Arch tours UNMC.