Bill O’Neill UNMC public affairs
College of Medicine celebrates 125th anniversary
On June 14, 1881, a group of 19th Century physicians incorporated the medical college that is now the UNMC College of Medicine. Some 125 years later, the College of Medicine is celebrating its quasquicentennial with a series of celebratory activities and events planned to recognize this historic occasion.
Jun 12, 2006
Forums scheduled for Wednesday, Thursday
Salary pool increases, health insurance, employee training and development programs, and a new online employee handbook will be among the topics discussed at two forums for faculty and employees this week. See story for details.
May 22, 2006
Statewide HIV/AIDS conference set for today
Health care providers in greater Nebraska will have the opportunity to learn the latest treatment information for HIV/AIDS at a statewide conference today.
May 17, 2006
Accreditation work moving forward; senior leaders to play key role
UNMC’s senior leaders will play key roles in the campus’s effort to earn reaccreditation without qualifications, say the four UNMC officials who are leading the reaccreditation effort.
May 3, 2006
Three to be honored at May 6 commencement
A legendary Omaha businessman, an accomplished surgeon who has worked to improve health care delivery systems, and a longtime rural health advocate from Broken Bow will be honored at UNMC’s commencement May 6 in Omaha.
May 1, 2006
Dr. Marky earns Outstanding Mentor of Graduate Faculty Award
For Luis Marky, Ph.D., being a mentor is a lot like being a parent: You need to know when to push them to do better work, and you need to know when to have a little fun. Dr. Marky’s firm-yet-caring approach to teaching his students has earned him a reputation as one of the best faculty mentors on campus. He will be recognized Tuesday at the Annual Faculty Meeting, which will begin at 4 p.m. in the Durham Research Center auditorium.
Apr 24, 2006
Physical therapy education receives University-wide award
Pat Hageman, Ph.D., can’t help but smile. And as the director of the Division of Physical Therapy Education at UNMC, she has good reason. On Thursday, the division was honored with the University-wide Departmental Teaching Award, given to a department within the University of Nebraska that has made unique and significant contributions to teaching.
Apr 7, 2006
UNMC scientists, staff form new scientific journal
Neuroimmune pharmacology is a rapidly growing scientific field, and a new journal spearheaded by UNMC’s Department of Pharmacology and Experimental Neuroscience is at the field’s forefront. The “Journal of Neuroimmune Pharmacology” was first published last month.
Mar 29, 2006
Dr. Olsen receives Distinguished Teaching Award
Morning rounds in the hospital start plenty early for countless health care professionals. For pharmacy students in the critical care clerkship coordinated by Keith Olsen, Pharm.D., those mornings begin even earlier.
Feb 13, 2006
Cardiovascular research symposium celebrates 10th year
Fifty-one posters were presented at the 10th Annual UNMC Cardiovascular Research Symposium, held Feb. 3 at UNMC.
Feb 13, 2006