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Swarts named interim assistant vice chancellor

Keith Swarts has been appointed interim assistant vice chancellor for UNMC Business and Finance Services effective today. He will continue to serve as director of business services.

Aug 14, 2006

Presidential graduate fellowships announced

University of Nebraska President James B. Milliken has announced the 2006-07 recipients of Presidential Graduate Fellowships, including two at UNMC.

Aug 11, 2006

Spotlight on new faculty – meet Daniel Anderson, M.D., Ph.D.

Daniel Anderson, M.D., Ph.D , assistant professor, cardiology/internal medicine, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.

Aug 10, 2006

UNMC breaks ground on second research tower

UNMC broke ground Tuesday on a $74 million research tower, the second such tower to be built at the Omaha campus this decade. The ceremonial groundbreaking also honored the principal donor to the two towers, legendary Omaha businessman Chuck Durham, president and CEO of Durham Resources.

Aug 9, 2006

Research center groundbreaking celebration today

Faculty and employees are invited to the groundbreaking celebration at 10:30 a.m. today for the Research Center of Excellence II. A campus reception will follow the program.

Aug 8, 2006

UNMC to break ground on second research tower

The University of Nebraska Medical Center will break ground on a $74 million research tower on Tuesday, Aug. 8, the second such tower to be built at the Omaha campus this decade.
The ceremonial groundbreaking will honor the principal donor to the two towers, legendary Omaha businessman Chuck Durham, president and CEO of Durham Resources.
“No one has embraced our research vision more than Chuck Durham. It’s appropriate to recognize his unmatched contributions to our research enterprise as we mark this milestone,” UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., said.

Aug 7, 2006

Cyclists hope to reclaim Corporate Cycling Challenge title

Medical center employees are hoping to pedal 5,000 miles in this year’s Corporate Cycling Challenge, but need your help to meet that goal and beat the competition.

Aug 2, 2006

Dr. Wengel continues as psychiatry chairman

Last August, Steven Wengel, M.D., accepted a two-year appointment as chairman of the UNMC Department of Psychiatry.

Now, his tenure is permanent.

Jul 31, 2006

Spotlight on new faculty – meet Matthew Byarlay, D.D.S.

Matthew Byarlay, D.D.S., assistant professor at the College of Dentistry, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.

Jul 28, 2006

Hospital to bring movies to young patients

The Nebraska Medical Center will become the first medical center in Omaha to participate in Lollipop Theater. Pediatric patients will see “Over the Hedge” today, thanks to funding from the University Hospital Auxiliary.

Jul 26, 2006