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UNMC graduate receives Jacobson Innovation Award A 1974 graduate of the UNMC College of Medicine, Joseph Vacanti, M.D., received the 21st Jacobson Innovation Award from the American College of Surgeons at a June 5 dinner in Chicago. Dr. Vacanti was recognized for his groundbreaking work in the field of tissue engineering over the past 30 […]

Jun 25, 2015

Employee spotlight

Name/title:  Selaba Travis/office associate II Hometown:  Aurora/Denver, Colo. Talk about your job and what you like best about it: I have a "working title" of research program associate that was given to me to be a little more descriptive of my area of work. The job has turned out to be a job with a […]

Jun 25, 2015

COM student of the month | Meet Jose Morales

Editor’s Note: Each month, InterCOM will highlight a “Student of the Month” from the College of Medicine. Students will be featured for their participation in activities outside of medical school and for making a difference in the community. The goal is to recognize students for what they are doing and to encourage other students to get […]

Jun 25, 2015

Profile: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Chair — Carl V. Smith, M.D., The Distinguished Chris J. and Marie A. Olson Professor of Clinical Investigation in Obstetrics and Gynecology; president, Olson Center for Women’s Health Advisory Committee Department Leadership: Teresa Berg, M.D. – The McGoogan Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology; director, maternal-fetal medicine; medical director – Prenatal Diagnostic Center; medical director, obstetrics […]

Jun 25, 2015

Smoking hookah like kissing someone with the flu?

By Michael Huckabee, Ph.D., professor and director of the University of Nebraska Medical Center Division of Physician Assistant Education. Dr. Huckabee has more than 30 years’ experience as a physician assistant, mostly in rural Nebraska. It's not just another craze. The hookah pipe is becoming mainstream among college students and young adults. Some older adults […]

Jun 25, 2015

Former Army Ranger will ‘take it from here’

UNMC medical school graduate hopes to help fellow veterans.

Jun 25, 2015

Marshall Bahr

Lookin’ at U – Maggie Winnicki

School of Allied Health Professions staffer sees UNMC as a trusted resource throughout the community.

Jun 25, 2015

Maggie Winnicki

TravelSmart convert finds commuting easy

Doreen Morrissey finds switch to using bus simple and convenient.

Jun 25, 2015

Time out with T.O. – A glorious ride

A retirement tea for Don Leuenberger, who has had a profound impact on UNMC, is set for June 30.

Jun 24, 2015

Don Leuenberger

New employee orientation to change after feedback

First half-day session will be Wednesday.

Jun 24, 2015