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African-American contributions to medicine — part 2 of 7

In honor of Black History Month, UNMC Today is highlighting the contributions of African-Americans in medicine. The seven-part series continues today with Louis Tompkins Wright, M.D., whose research with antibiotics paved the way for FDA approval.

Feb 21, 2002

African-American contributions to medicine — part 1 of 7

In honor of Black History Month, UNMC Today is highlighting the contributions of African-Americans in medicine. The seven-part series kicks off today with Onesimus, a black servant who contributed to the fight against smallpox.

Feb 20, 2002

$536,000 from Tobacco Settlement Improves Health of Underserved;

UNMC College of Nursing West Nebraska Division in Scottsbluff to Celebrate One-Year Anniversary of Diabetes Clinic for Underserved, Expansion into Alliance The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing West Nebraska Division in Scottsbluff will host open houses next week in Scottsbluff and Alliance. The Panhandle Diabetes Outreach Project in Scottsbluff will be celebrating […]

Feb 19, 2002

UNMC College of Dentistry Students Achieve 100 Percent Pass Rate on National Dental Exam

Dental students at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry in Lincoln have demonstrated they are prepared for the challenges of practicing dentistry when they graduate in May. All of the 43 senior students recently passed Part 2 of the American Dental Associations National Board Examination. The 500-question exam, covered in 1 ½ […]

Feb 19, 2002

Presidents Day national holiday observance — Part 6 of 6

Since Sept. 11, Americans have seen a resurgence of patriotism. In honor of the Presidents Day national holiday, UNMC Today has shared the words and images of Presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Today’s final selections highlight Washington’s thoughts after the revolution and his plan for government.

Feb 18, 2002

Presidents Day national holiday observance — Part 5 of 6

Since Sept. 11, Americans have seen a resurgence of patriotism. In anticipation of the Presidents Day national holiday on Feb. 18, UNMC Today is featuring the words and images of Presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Today’s selection highlights Washington’s farewell orders to his troops.

Feb 15, 2002

52 UNMC College of Pharmacy Students Earn Dean’s List Honors

Fifty-two students from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Pharmacy were named to the deans list following the fall semester 2001.  To qualify for the deans list, students must place in the top 20 percent of their class and maintain a grade point average of 3.5 or above. The students that qualified for […]

Feb 15, 2002

Presidents Day national holiday observance — Part 4 of 6

Since Sept. 11, Americans have seen a resurgence of patriotism. In anticipation of the Presidents Day national holiday on Feb. 18, UNMC Today is featuring the words and images of Presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Today’s selection highlights Washington’s farewell address.

Feb 14, 2002

Presidents Day national holiday observance — Part 3 of 6

Since Sept. 11, Americans have seen a resurgence of patriotism. In anticipation of the Presidents Day national holiday on Feb. 18, UNMC Today is featuring the words and images of Presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Today’s selection highlights Lincoln and Washington’s thoughts on the divine.

Feb 13, 2002

Presidents Day national holiday observance – Part 2 of 6

Since Sept. 11, Americans have seen a resurgence of patriotism. In anticipation of the Presidents Day national holiday on Feb. 18, UNMC Today is featuring the words and images of Presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Today’s selection highlights Lincoln and the Gettysburg Address.

Feb 12, 2002