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$812,000 UNMC grant creates convenient way for nurses to earn new master’s degree in administration, leadership
The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing recently was awarded a three-year, $812,000 grant to create a new master’s degree specialty in executive nurse leadership. The goal of the program is to expand the number of registered nurses with advanced preparation in administration and leadership. The grant is funded by the U.S. Department […]
Sep 14, 2010
Cattlemen’s Ball tops $1 million
Kearney event surpasses previous record by more than $205,000 KEARNEY, NE — It’s official. The 2010 Nebraska Cattlemen’s Ball in Kearney has raised more money than ever before — ending up over the $1 million mark for the first time in its history. Event officials announced today that, after all expenses for the 2010 Cattlemen’s […]
Sep 14, 2010
Spotlight on new faculty – Mojtaba Akhtari, M.D.
Mojtaba Akhtari, M.D., assistant professor of oncology/hematology, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.
Sep 13, 2010
UNMC is on the world stage
For the past six years, UNMC has been building relationships with academic health centers and hospitals around the world. It started in China and has grown to Russia and India.
Sep 13, 2010
Hypertension is topic of Sept. 21 Science Café in Scottsbluff
Hypertension – or high blood pressure as it is more commonly known – is the topic of a Science Café being presented Sept. 21 at 6:30 p.m. at the Steel Grill, 2800 N. 10th St., in Scottsbluff, Neb. Darwin Brown, an assistant professor in physician assistant education in the School of Allied Health Professions at […]
Sep 13, 2010
Research discovery shows promise as novel approach for restoring lost vision
Macular degeneration and retinitis pigmentosa being targeted A research study at the University of Nebraska Medical Center shows promise that adult stem cells within the retina can be chemically induced to regenerate photoreceptors and restore vision in people suffering from conditions such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and retinitis pigmentosa (RP). The research, which […]
Sep 13, 2010
Get rid of unused drugs on Sept. 25-26
Many addicts find their drugs in medicine cabinets in their own homes as well as those of their loved ones.
Sep 13, 2010
Dental clinic gets a facelift
A story and a before and after photo slide show about the College of Dentistry’s renovated clinic.
Sep 10, 2010
Friday Husker Pick’em – Idaho
Our panelists weigh in on Saturday’s Nebraska-Idaho game.
Sep 10, 2010
UNMC for the record
A list of achievements, activities and happenings involving UNMC staff, faculty and students.
Sep 10, 2010