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From water skis to physical therapy not a big leap for student

Volunteering in an adaptive waterskiing program led Maggie Tierney to a career helping others.

Sep 19, 2013

Maggie Tierney shows off her water-skiing skills.

Ira Combs is a Champion of Change

The White House will honor UNMC’s Combs at a ceremony this morning. See a live feed at 9 a.m. and watch a video on Combs and his work.

Sep 10, 2013

Ira Combs, center, with his puppet, Dr. Jesse, as a fan looks on.

Prominent UNMC supporter Suzanne Scott remembered

With her husband, Walter Scott Jr., she left an impact on the med center and on the city of Omaha.

Sep 10, 2013

Suzanne Scott

UNMC student enrollment sets record

Eenrollment set a record high with 3,681 students enrolled

Sep 10, 2013

Symposium celebrates exchange students’ UNMC experiences

Exchange students from China share their research results, personal stories.

Sep 4, 2013

International students speak at the mini-symposium.

The Alliance in Focus: Meet Jesus Perez

Future cardiologist enjoys the chance to work with state-of-the-art equipment.

Sep 4, 2013

Jesus Perez

Paul Hodgson, M.D., remembered as a consummate educator

Known as an innovator in surgical education, Dr. Hodgson positively impacted several generations of surgeons.

Aug 30, 2013

Paul E. Hodgson, M.D.

We can be HEROES: Project tackles disaster preparedness

Through the Healthcare and Emergency Responder Organization Education through Simulation Project, UNMC is reaching out to provide help in times of trouble.

Aug 27, 2013

Team of HEROES: From left, Stephen Smith, Beth Beam, Shannon Roth and Joe Norman, Ph.D.

UNMC’s Canadian connection

Due to its cross-continental PA program, UNMC is considered part of the family by the Canadian military.

Aug 26, 2013

Michael Huckabee, Ph.D., director of physician assistant education, and Maggie Winnicki, academic and student affairs coordinator in the School of Allied Health Professions, pose with Warrant Officer Yves Martin, center, PA program director for the Canadian Forces.

Lecture to focus on surgery – in space

Professor to speak on techniques, equipment for extraterrestrial procedures.

Aug 19, 2013

George Pantalos, Ph.D.