Omaha reported its first influenza outbreak in the region
On Oct. 3, 1918, Omaha reported its first influenza outbreak in the region, and the health commissioner ordered…
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The first building on the University of Nebraska Medical College campus was opened for business
In 1913, the first building on the University of Nebraska Medical College campus, which was designed to house…
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The Legislature purchased the present University of Nebraska Medical Center campus
In 1909, the Legislature purchased the present University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) campus site for $20,000, and…
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The School of Dentistry was established at John A Creighton Medical College
In 1905, the School of Dentistry was established at John A. Creighton Medical College with 113 students. The…
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The Creighton College of Pharmacy was founded
In 1905, the Creighton College of Pharmacy was established. The Medical College was founded in 1892. The medical…
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Omaha Medical College became affiliated with the University of Nebraska
On Apr. 18, 1902, the Omaha Medical College became affiliated with the University of Nebraska. Today, the University…
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The John A Creighton Medical established it first permanent home
In 1895, the John A. Creighton Medical College established it first permanent home, funded by John A. Creighton,…
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Susan La Flesche Picotte, MD became the first American Indian woman in the U.S. to receive a medical degree
On Mar. 14, 1889, Susan La Flesche Picotte, MD became the first American Indian woman in the U.S….
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Charles Edwin Bessey became professor of botany at the Iowa Agricultural College (ISU)
In 1870, Charles Edwin Bessey became professor of botany at the Iowa Agricultural College (ISU) and left in…
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Charles Edwin Bessey became a professor of botany at the University of Nebraska
In 1884, Charles Edwin Bessey became a professor of botany at the University of Nebraska and was head…
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Nebraska’s first medical college was reorganized and renamed the Omaha Medical College
In 1881, Nebraskaﾒs first medical college was reorganized and renamed the Omaha Medical College. Today, the University of…
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Nebraska’s first medical college founded
In 1880, Nebraska’s first medical college was founded, and in 1881 the college was reorganized and renamed the…
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Creighton College was founded
On Sept. 2, 1878, Creighton College opened its doors through a gift from Mary Lucretia Creighton who required…
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The University of Nebraska-Lincoln was founded
In 1869, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL), was founded, and one of the nation’s premier land-grant institutions. UNL…
