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Medical student has roots in Nebraska soil

Over hours on a tractor, the stress and strife of med school seem to melt away. Some have their bubble bath. He has his alfalfa patch.

Sep 17, 2013

Innovative eye treatments the goal at new institute

The new Stanley M. Truhlsen Eye Institute will be the center of translational research and clinical trials for eye diseases.

Sep 17, 2013

Benefits of new cancer center to spread across the state

The saying goes, ‘A rising tide lifts all boats.’ So it is with UNMC’s upcoming new cancer center campus.

Apr 1, 2013

Ideas + Goals = Results. Dr. Maurer’s 15 years at the helm of UNMC

Harold M. Maurer, M.D., now stepping into a new role after having served as UNMC’s chancellor since 1998, is driven by ideas.

Apr 1, 2013

Dr. Binhammer’s Labor of Love

Some people who love their jobs have been known to say they’d work for free. UNMC’s Robert Binhammer, Ph.D., takes that sentiment literally.

Apr 1, 2013

Williams remembers his roots

In the College of Pharmacy dwells the Joseph D. Williams Auditorium – the one with the name on the wall next to the oil painting and bronze bust and plaque. That’s Joe Williams, World War II vet, pharmaceutical salesman, company president, proud UNMC alum.

Apr 1, 2013

Rancher walks difficult road to help others

At 52, Osburn is a wife, mother of nine, grandmother, nursing director, pilot and owner/operator of a Nebraska cattle ranch.

Apr 1, 2013

A champion of change

Ruti Margalit, M.D., is a champion. Not a champion in the normal sense – rather, she champions students into heroes.

Apr 1, 2013

Country doc’s typical day lasts 17 hours

Gerald Luckey, M.D., starts each day before dawn and works past dusk. He is a primary care doctor in David City, Neb., on the frontline of U.S. health care.

Apr 1, 2013