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Case is retiring having left a mark in rheumatology

She joined UNMC in human resources and leaves as a research nurse in rheumatology.

Dec 9, 2021

Mardock’s accreditation work earns him the Gold U

Recipient credited for his ‘heavy lifting’ in leading accreditation review for Higher Learning Commission.

Dec 9, 2021

Luther Mardock is this month's winner of the Gold U.

UNMC for the holidays: Chancellor’s ‘cookies to go’ is today

Chancellor’s Holiday Tea, with cookie grab bag, runs from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Wigton Heritage Center. COVID-19 precautions in place.

Dec 9, 2021

Application open for iLEAD leadership development

Submissions due April 15; program will start in fall 2022.

Dec 8, 2021

UNMC researcher finds ‘death pathway’ in bacteria

Vinai Thomas, PhD, was senior author of a study identifying the mechanism, which raises questions of how to exploit it.

Dec 8, 2021

Vinai Thomas, PhD, associate professor in the UNMC Department of Pathology and Microbiology.

Chancellor’s forum set for Monday

UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, will participate via Zoom with Jane Meza, PhD, interim executive director for health security.

Dec 8, 2021

Jane Meza, PhD, interim executive director for health security for UNMC, will join UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, in the virtual forum.

De-Stress Week drive will support pediatric patient unit

Donations of preferred, kid-friendly items accepted Thursday at the Wigton Heritage Center.

Dec 8, 2021

LiveGreen: Human Rights Day connects to sustainable development

The day of commemoration, Dec. 10, recognizes the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and its global impact.

Dec 7, 2021

MLK Day celebration will be held virtually Jan. 17

Event will include presentation of med center’s first Unsung Hero Award; nominations being sought.

Dec 7, 2021

Cheryl Logan, EdD, has served as superintendent of the Omaha Public Schools since 2018.

Med center further limiting surgeries as COVID surges

Nebraska Medicine making the move effective Dec. 13 to protect access for time-sensitive, medically-necessary procedures.

Dec 7, 2021