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UNMC researcher develops program for determining facial attractiveness and then ranks presidential candidates
A University of Nebraska Medical Center researcher can determine how attractive humans are on a scale of one to 10 by doing geometry of the face. Using a computer model composed of guidelines proposed by Leonardo da Vinci in the Renaissance era for drawing beautiful pictures also known as neoclassical canons, along with the […]
Sep 8, 2008
Alums can still sign up for reunion
It’s not too late to make a reservation for the UNMC Alumni Reunion on Sept. 19-20. Like last year, the reunion will bring together alums from four different UNMC academic units — the colleges of medicine, nursing and pharmacy and the School of Allied Health Professions.
Sep 8, 2008
UNMC student enrollment sets record high
For the fourth straight year, student enrollment at UNMC reached an all-time high with 3,189 students enrolled for the 2008-09 school year — an increase of 2 percent over last year’s previous record total of 3,128.
Sep 8, 2008
Friday Husker pick ’em – San Jose State
Well, each panel member correctly picked last week’s winner between Nebraska and Western Michigan so they, like the Cornhuskers, are 1-0.
Sep 5, 2008
Philanthropist honored for support of neuroscience research
Harriett Singer was there, on the ground floor, supporting UNMC’s neuroscience research at a time when seeing a world-class program was simply a dream and one with a very uncertain future.
Sep 5, 2008
Still time to volunteer for AOH gala
There’s still time for cancer survivors, their friends, family and loved ones to volunteer for the Ambassador of Hope Gala on Oct. 18 at Qwest Center Omaha.
Sep 5, 2008
Transplant medicine center, dentistry renovations on regents agenda
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents will be asked on Friday to approve the creation of the UNMC Center for Transplantation Medicine. They also will get an update on renovation plans for the College of Dentistry.
Sep 5, 2008
Strategic plan booklet available online
An eight-page booklet highlighting UNMC’s 2008-2011 Strategic Plan is now available on the UNMC Intranet.
Sep 5, 2008
Cash in Thank ‘U’ awards at the Center for Healthy Living
Starting Monday, Sept. 8, those wishing to redeem Thank ‘U’ award medallions — or Thank ‘U’ grams as they are often called — must do so at the Center for Healthy Living front desk inside the Student Life Building.
Sep 5, 2008
UNMC researcher finds happiness, life satisfaction equals better health
It’s long been theorized that happy people generally are in better health, but researchers aren’t sure why. A new study provides strong evidence that the happier you are, the healthier you will be. Lead author Mohammad Siahpush, Ph.D., University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Public Health, said the study may be the first […]
Sep 5, 2008