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UNMC announces new Office of Industry Engagement to bring funding and stability amid federal woes
The office will be tasked with streamlining how researchers work with industry partners as part of a larger strategy to bring in stable revenue. Traditionally, UNMC is reliant on federal funding through science agencies like the National Institutes of Health.
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UNMC takes first steps in treating autoimmune disorders with a therapy originally used for cancer
CAR T-cell therapy uses re-engineered immune cells to attack diseases. After proving its effectiveness on cancer patients, it is now being explored as a treatment for autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis. Nebraska Medicine and University of Nebraska Medical Center doctors treated the first patient in this new trial earlier this year.
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UNMC connects Nebraska campuses through hologram and VR technology at statewide stroke conference
At the University of Nebraska Medical Center, hologram boxes, virtual reality headsets and interactive walls brought health care providers together across four campuses. The statewide stroke conference showcased how technology can turn remote learning into a hands-on, collaborative experience.
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Innovation Week to celebrate UNMC and UNO innovation, highlight what could be lost amid funding cuts and uncertainty
UNeMed, the tech transfer organization for UNMC and UNO, is holding a variety of events next week, including its annual Research Innovation Awards and a startup showcase open to the public to get a closer look at the work researchers do.
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OMA x AI brings Omaha together to learn, build and lead with artificial intelligence
Omaha leaders, educators and entrepreneurs gathered Oct. 7 at KANEKO for OMA x AI, a new conference focused on making artificial intelligence accessible across industries. The event marked a citywide effort to turn AI from an abstract concept into a practical tool for innovation and workforce growth.
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Omaha Virtual Reality Pipeline builds career pathways in immersive tech
The Omaha Virtual Reality Pipeline is training students to build immersive medical simulations, including a fully virtual hospital. Based at UNMC’s UNeTech Institute, the collaboration among UNO, UNMC and MCC is preparing the next generation of VR developers while advancing how clinicians learn critical procedures.
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Frontier Tech Lab launches at UNL, unlocking affordable prototyping and innovation for Nebraska
A new era of innovation officially begins today at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln with the launch of the Frontier Tech Lab (FTL) during Silicon Prairie Startup Week. The first-of-its-kind collaborative prototyping hub is designed to give Nebraska innovators access to advanced manufacturing tools, engineering expertise and hands-on student support.
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At the 2025 Future of Work Symposium, entrepreneurship takes center stage out of necessity in trying times
The yearly gathering at UNO emphasized that students and staff alike must develop entrepreneurship skills if they’re to be successful. There’s no straight path to doing so, though, and a variety of experiences can be beneficial.
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Building businesses in college: UNL’s accelerator grows with demand
The Nebraska Entrepreneurship Accelerator at UNL is giving students the chance to grow their businesses while still in college. From scholarships and mentorship to peer groups and practicum credit, the program is shaping the next generation of founders in Nebraska.
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UNL launches AI makerspace in partnership with Scott Data
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln has launched a new AI makerspace in partnership with Omaha-based Scott Data, giving students access to cutting-edge computing power. The facility is the first of its kind in Nebraska and among only a handful tied to higher education nationally.