UNMC Archives - Points of Pride

Building Community and Resilience at the College of Medicine

November 19, 2024

The Wellness Hub is the center point for students to receive the support they are looking for. By Anika Keese Students at the College of Medicine are challenged with fast-paced learning and heavy schedules, preparing them for their future in health care. While in school, not only do students have to keep up with their education, but they also look after their own mental health and well-being. Although students are incredibly academically driven, the transition

Dick Holland’s Support Mirrors His Passions

November 15, 2024

Two philanthropic gifts benefiting the University of Nebraska honor the legacy of the late Richard “Dick” Holland, reflecting his passion for the arts and his longtime support of public health.

Medical Students Inspired to Make a Difference

June 10, 2024

Three members of the inaugural class of UNMC Scott Scholars say their interest in health care stems from a desire to make a difference in the world. All three — who are also UNO graduates — credit the prestigious program with providing mentorship to inspire their future careers as physicians.

Bridging the Drug Discovery Gap

June 7, 2024

When Marsha and Neal Morien decided to invest in UNMC’s Center for Drug Design and Innovation, they knew it could benefit not only the state of Nebraska, but possibly the world.

During her visit to the University of Nebraska Medical Center in September, philanthropist Millie Williams met with Andrea López Mercado, right, one of the newly named and newly funded Williams Scholars. Photo courtesy of UNMC Strategic Communications

Inspired to be a Pharmacist

December 1, 2023

UNMC Williams Scholar Andrea López Mercado grew up in Lares, Puerto Rico, and was living in the town when it was hit by Hurricane Maria in 2017. She was inspired to pursue a Doctor of Pharmacy degree after witnessing the kindness of pharmacists in the storm’s aftermath.

Simulating to Keep Patients Safe

November 8, 2023

Simulators provide a controlled environment for learning to fly an aircraft or drive a car. In health care, visualization and simulation technology is teaching students to treat patients safely.

Burnett Society Spotlight: Ron Braun

August 28, 2023

Ron Braun, M.D., is a 1965 graduate of the College of Medicine at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. He and his wife of 64 years, Pat, have been loyal supporters of UNMC and the College of Medicine for more than 55 years. In addition, they have included the University of Nebraska Foundation in their estate plans to keep UNMC at the cutting edge of medical technology. Burnett Letter interviewed Dr. Braun in August 2023.

Drawing a Line in the Sand

May 31, 2023

A noble effort is underway to turn the tide against pancreatic cancer. The initiative is led by recently recruited Sunil Hingorani, M.D., Ph.D., who aims to find a cure for this lethal disease.

Like Mother, Like Son

May 22, 2023

Leland Essary is proud of the accomplishments of his mother, Theta Cole Bullington, a respected leader in public health nursing. In tribute, Leland established a scholarship in her name.

Turning the Tide on Diabetes

November 8, 2022

Diabetes On Track seeks to improve diabetes care and prevention by piloting a new approach in two rural Nebraska communities. Launched this fall, the idea is for communities to tailor their own solutions through collaboration among health departments, health clinics, hospitals and community groups.

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