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With Dr. Jeff Hill retiring soon, changes are being made in admissions and student affairs; Drs. Jeff Harrison and Wendy Grant named to associate dean posts.

Apr 30, 2018

Jeff Harrison, M.D. (left) and Wendy Grant, M.D. (right)

A message from the dean

New dermatology chair, Dr. Ashley Wysong, hits the ground running; hires three other dermatologists with Nebraska roots

Apr 27, 2018

Behavioral Health Education Center announces annual awards honorees

The awards honor individuals who are mentoring others and advocating greater access, awareness, and information about behavioral health careers in Nebraska

Apr 27, 2018

Howard Liu, M.D. (left) presents the BHECN Courage Award to Jennifer Alquicira of Omaha.

Coming events

Cattlemen’s Ball on June 2 to feature legendary singer Trace Adkins; will raise research funding for the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.

Apr 27, 2018

The 2018 Cattlemen's Ball will be held June 1-2 near Hebron, Neb. Country western singer Trace Adkins will headline the event. This photo depicts the check presentation from the 2017 Cattlemen's Ball, which raised $904,000 for the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.

Coaching the focus of leadership retreats

More than 100 UNMC leaders received training and development in coaching.

Apr 27, 2018

UNMC leaders attend a coaching workshop.

Dr. Culross named associate director of IAE

Beth Culross, Ph.D., named to Interprofessional Academy of Educators’ leadership team.

Apr 27, 2018

Beth Culross, Ph.D.

Awards recognize research in aging diseases

Kelly Stauch, Ph.D., receives the Vada Kinman Oldfield Alzheimer’s Research Fund Award and Katherine Olson, Ph.D., receives the Nancy and Ronald Reagan Alzheimer’s Scholarship Fund Award.

Apr 27, 2018

UNMC for the record

Med center hosts youth violence prevention event, and other news and notes from the UNMC community.

Apr 27, 2018

Nursing students practice ‘active learning’ on iWall

The students, separated by 450 miles, presented responses to questions via iWall postings.

Apr 26, 2018

Jiosajandy Garcia-Reyna and Brigette Ixta-Perea, UNMC College of Nursing Omaha Division, demonstrate the iWall for a Board of Regents' visit last week with Richard Reinard and Mackenzie Bowker, nursing students in the West Nebraska Division in Scottsbluff.

N-95 respirator fit testings scheduled for May

Registration is required for May fit-testing dates.

Apr 26, 2018

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