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World-Herald story discusses possible VA changes
A story in Tuesday’s Omaha World-Herald reported that officials at the VA Medical Center in Omaha are asking for funding to renovate or possibly relocate their hospital. One option discussed in the story is a possible relocation of the VA hospital to a site adjacent to the UNMC campus.
Jan 30, 2008
UNMC student organizes free health fair for underserved families
Childhood obesity and the public health issues that plague at-risk populations are reason enough to warrant concern. But one UNMC student is moved to action.
Jan 30, 2008
UNMC student plaza made possible by Scotts’ gift
Thanks to the generosity of two of UNMC’s biggest supporters, Ruth and Bill Scott, a student plaza, ice rink and an architectural/artistic feature will be added to the heart of the UNMC campus.
Jan 30, 2008
Abstracts sought for International Student Forum participation
Students from all colleges are being asked to submit abstracts to participate in the 2008 International Student Forum, which UNMC is hosting during the first week of June.
Jan 29, 2008
18 Nebraska students participate in career workshop at UNMC
Eighteen high school juniors and seniors from throughout Nebraska participated in the 2007 Summer Health Professions Career Workshop at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Applications come from across the state and 18 students were selected to learn about health sciences and the health careers that are available to them. “We particularly like […]
Jan 29, 2008
UNMC looks for expanded cooperation with Moscow State University, the “Harvard of Russia”
Three University of Nebraska Medical Center scientists recently visited with colleagues at Russia’s Moscow State University about increasing collaboration between the two institutions. An interdisciplinary summer school that would allow professors and students from both schools to interact and engaging in more visiting professorships and student exchanges were among the possible actions pondered during […]
Jan 29, 2008
UNMC student plaza made possible by gift from Ruth and Bill Scott
Thanks to the generosity of two of the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s biggest supporters, Ruth and Bill Scott, a student plaza, ice rink and an architectural/artistic feature will be added to the heart of the UNMC campus. The plaza will be constructed as part of a greenway on the east side of the […]
Jan 29, 2008
UNMC, Moscow State looking at expanded cooperation
Three UNMC scientists recently visited with colleagues at Russia’s Moscow State University about increasing collaboration between the two institutions.
Jan 29, 2008
Program on new cancer treatments set for Saturday
UNMC will host a program Saturday to provide updates on new treatments and management of lymphoma, acute and chronic leukemia, myeloma, myelodysplasia, myeloproliferative diseases and coagulation disorders.
Jan 29, 2008
‘Walk and Roll for Disabilities’ scheduled for Feb. 17
Boots are made for walkin’ and wheels are made for rollin’ at the fourth annual Walk and Roll for Disabilities, which will be held at the Westroads Mall in Omaha on Feb. 17.
Jan 28, 2008