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INBRE scholars on campus – meet Evelyn Pham

Twenty-six students from 10 different undergraduate and community college programs have joined the Institutional Development Award Program (IDeA) Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE)/ Biomedical Research Infrastructure Network (BRIN) program. … Today we meet Evelyn Pham, a junior majoring in chemistry at Creighton University.

Jun 24, 2009

Sewer construction on 42nd street starts Thursday, wraps up Saturday

On Thursday morning, the north bound lane of 42nd Street just south of Dewey Avenue will be restricted for sewer construction. Construction work will finish Saturday.

Jun 24, 2009

Wellness Wednesday — take UNO classes at UNMC

University of Nebraska at Omaha film history and public speaking courses will be offered on the UNMC campus this fall for the convenience of medical center employees who wish to advance their education.

Jun 24, 2009

DRC receives new display, researchers honored

The accomplishments of UNMC researchers are now acknowledged on new plaques displayed on the ground floor of the Durham Research Center.

Jun 24, 2009

UNMC holds cultural competency workshop

UNMC hosted 20 college students from 10 Nebraska schools last month for the annual cultural competency workshop.

Jun 23, 2009

Latest Silver ‘U’ recipients announced

To find out this month’s recipients of the Chancellor’s Silver ‘U’ Award click on Reward and Recognition (the left hand side of UNMC Today) and scroll to the Silver ‘U’ section.

Jun 23, 2009

Program provides free NU tuition to veterans

LINCOLN — University of Nebraska President James B. Milliken announced recently that the university will offer free tuition to qualified veterans through participation in the Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement program.

Jun 23, 2009

First cohort of ITSP scholars graduates

The first cohort of the Instructional Technology Scholars Program (ITSP) recently graduated from the 18-month course.

Jun 23, 2009

INBRE scholars on campus – meet Gill Cromwell

Twenty-six students from 10 different undergraduate and community college programs have joined the Institutional Development Award Program (IDeA) Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE)/ Biomedical Research Infrastructure Network (BRIN) program.

Jun 23, 2009

UNMC offers new molecular test for treatment of colon cancer

Physicians at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and The Nebraska Medical Center are now using a new test that will revolutionize treatment for colon cancer. The test allows oncologists to effectively target therapy, saving patients precious time and money.  The test checks tumors for a mutation in the gene, KRAS (pronounced K-ras), said Timothy […]

Jun 23, 2009