Reaching New Levels of Excellence
UNMC's world-class research results in breakthroughs that make life better for people throughout Nebraska – and beyond. Our expert faculty are training the next generation of health care providers and improving the care of patients throughout our region.
Education & Training
UNMC's education programs train more health professionals than any other institution in Nebraska. We offer the latest in technology, research facilities and resources to advance patient care and tackle some of the major diseases of our time.
By the Numbers
An economic engine that fuels the state of Nebraska, UNMC is an innovator in the fight against infectious diseases. Our experts lead the response to the Ebola outbreak and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Growth & Expansion
Project Health
Project Health, a $2.19 billion health care facility at UNMC and Nebraska Medicine, will serve as a clinical learning center to train the next generation of health care providers, conduct research and offer clinical trials. It will serve as the primary in-patient clinical hospital for Nebraska Medicine. Project Health is the first phase of Project NExT, a joint effort between UNMC and Nebraska Medicine.
EDGE District
The EDGE District, under development on the west edge of UNMC's Omaha campus, will include Catalyst, a building that will allow entrepreneurs, investors and businesses to collaborate in the renovated 1906 Omaha Steel Castings industrial tract, and the CORE (Campus Operations and Research Excellence) Building, which will support computer-based research and wet lab-based research for drug discovery, oncology and other strategic areas. EDGE stands for Explore, Develop, Grow and Engage. Rendering shows view looking north up 46th Street.
Educating More Health Care Professionals in Rural Nebraska
For the first time, UNMC will educate physicians, pharmacists and public health professionals in rural Nebraska, through a joint project with the University of Nebraska at Kearney that also will expand UNMC's allied health and nursing programs.
Transforming the Lives of People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
The expanded Munroe-Meyer Institute houses new programs, strengthening collaborations and allowing the institute to better serve patients and their families.
A New Phase for Health Care Education
The Davis Global Center is home to UNMC's iEXCEL, where students have access to advanced simulation clinical settings and immersive virtual reality technology.
At the Vanguard of COVID-19 Response
In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Global Center for Health Security's quarantine unit was the only civilian team asked to provide quarantine care for U.S. citizens returning from Wuhan. In collaboration with federal and state partners, GCHS provided cutting-edge care in a quickly changing environment.
A Transformed Campus Community Hub
After a year-long transformation, the McGoogan Health Sciences Library is larger, lighter and ready to offer space for reflection, innovation and inclusion.
Celebrating UNMC's History
The Wigton Heritage Center serves as a campus welcome center as well as a catalyst for understanding, experiencing and appreciating UNMC’s unique heritage.
A State-of-the-Art Learning Environment
The College of Dentistry's renovation created a state-of-the-art clinical and virtual simulation laboratory and a digital design studio equipped with the latest simulation technology, hardware, software and IT infrastructure.
Only in Nebraska: A Campaign for Our University’s Future
A vital enterprise in the nation’s heartland, the University of Nebraska Medical Center has its eye on improving the future of health care in Nebraska and beyond.