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Latest information on COVID-19 vaccine distribution

Work underway to prepare for arrival and distribution of first doses of COVID-19 vaccine.

Dec 9, 2020

Pharmacy students honor Paul Dobesh, PharmD

Dr. Dobesh named the 2020 winner of the College of Pharmacy’s Distinguished Teaching Award.

Dec 9, 2020

Paul Dobesh, PharmD

Take Care 101: Get enough sleep

Many Americans live sleep-deprived lives, and the pandemic may be making things worse than usual.

Dec 9, 2020

New faculty spotlight: Maximiliano Hawkes, MD

Dr. Hawkes is an assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Neurological Sciences.

Dec 8, 2020

Maximiliano Hawkes, MD

Fostering the Future blanket drive a success

The event netted the donation of 55 fleece blankets, as well as games, toys and other items.

Dec 8, 2020

Dr. Plewes is Pathway to Independence Awardee

Award recognizes early-career postdocs for their contributions to research.

Dec 8, 2020

Michele Plewes, PhD

Time out with T.O. – A farewell to UNMC’s Sue Pope

Pope has shepherded medical students through UNMC for 50 years.

Dec 7, 2020

Sue Pope

Tackling challenge of organ rejection

Research study looks at unique way to prevent organ rejection in kidney transplant recipients.

Dec 7, 2020

Clifford Miles, MD

De-Stress Week events begin today

Free breakfast, art lecture kick off events on Omaha campus.

Dec 7, 2020

Regents approve named spaces within Wigton Heritage Center

Dr. Leland and Dorothy Olson, Dr. William Northwall and Dr. Stanton Harn recognized.

Dec 7, 2020

The Wigton Heritage Center