UNMC College of Public Health

09/03/2026

to August’s installment of The Omaha Checkup with Film Streams! 🎬

See more photos from the event at the link in our bio. 📸

Join us Monday for September's film:

🎥 Amour, Directed by Michael Haneke
📆 Monday, Sep. 7
🕡 6:30 p.m. CT
📍 Ruth Sokolof Theater at Film Streams (1340 Mike Fahey Drive)

Before the film, attendees are invited to enjoy heavy hors d'oeuvres at 6 p.m. in the Film Streams lobby.

This event is FREE to attend. 🎟 Reserve your tickets: https://filmstreams.org/films/amour

See you there!

09/02/2026

A new semester is underway, and graduation day will be here before you know it! 🎓

Some of our UNMC College of Public Health faculty dusted off their regalia to help kick off the year and remind students what they're working toward. Keep learning, keep growing and keep your eyes on the finish line!

09/02/2026

It was a great day at the Pediatric Cancer Research Group Symposium at University of Nebraska Medical Center - UNMC on August 19th! 🎗️

We were especially excited to hear from Julie M. Petersen, PhD, MPH, Assistant Professor in the UNMC Department of Epidemiology and Affiliate Faculty with the Water, Climate & Health Program.

Dr. Petersen shared how innovative environmental epidemiology methods are helping researchers better understand patterns in pediatric cancers, structural congenital anomalies and other child health outcomes and how environmental exposures may play a role.

Her presentation also highlighted the power of collaboration, from local to national partnerships, and how cutting-edge research can help translate knowledge into education, prevention and improved pediatric population health.

Thank you, Dr. Petersen, for sharing your work and helping advance our understanding of the connections between environment and child health! 👏

09/01/2026

08/31/2026

Congratulations to Jessica Janssen Wolford, MBA, CFRE, CFRM, Executive Director of Academic Health Sciences at the University of Nebraska Foundation, on the launch of “Fundraising 101: Effective Strategies to Sustain Organizations,” the first title in a new American Public Health Association (APHA) Press fundraising series.

"It's taking that practical application and providing a roadmap for individuals to take their passion and put it into action, leading to funding and support," Wolford said.

🔗 Learn more: go.unmc.edu/jjw-fundraising-101

08/29/2026

The UNMC College of Public Health was well represented at National Environmental Health Association Annual Educational Conference (AEC) in Kansas City! Students shared their work, faculty and staff connected with colleagues from across the country, and alumni gathered at a special COPH reception.

Thanks to everyone who made the week a success.🎉



VIDEO DESCRIPTION: Reel featuring photos and videos from the 2026 NEHA Annual Educational Conference in Kansas City, featuring COPH faculty, staff, students and alumni presenting, networking, visiting the COPH booth and connecting at our alumni reception.

08/28/2026

You can’t spell twin without IT.😜

Justin Obermeier and Michael Colbert showed up to work twinning in matching UNMC College of Public Health t-shirts and jeans, and we had to capture the moment.📸

08/28/2026

What a way to kick off our 20th Anniversary celebration! 🎉

Earlier this month, Gov. Jim Pillen signed a proclamation at the Nebraska State Capitol recognizing the UNMC College of Public Health's 20 years of impact on public health education, research and service. It was a special moment to reflect on two decades of improving health in Nebraska and beyond.

📸 See more photos: go.unmc.edu/proclamation-photos

08/27/2026

Congratulations to Brandon Grimm, PhD, vice dean of the UNMC College of Public Health, on his appointment as assistant vice chancellor for the University of Nebraska Medical Center - UNMC Office of Health Workforce Initiatives while continuing to serve in his COPH leadership role.

"As a lifelong Nebraskan, my mission has been to help create the conditions that allow all Nebraskans to be healthy and thrive. Health workforce development is key because without a strong workforce, access to care, public health services and community well-being are all affected." Dr. Grimm said.

🔗 Read more about Dr. Grimm's appointment: https://go.unmc.edu/grimm-health-workforce