Newsroom

Science Cafe to focus on attractiveness

Kendra Schmid, Ph.D., will discuss the science of attractiveness will be discussed during tonight’s Science Cafe in Omaha.

May 5, 2009

Posters offer tips on stopping H1N1 spread

Click here to view and/or download a poster from the Douglas County Health Department that has tips to help stop the spread of the H1N1 virus. Click here for a Spanish version of the poster.

May 5, 2009

Dr. Singh receives national teaching award

Sanjay Singh, M.D., associate professor in the department of neurological sciences at UNMC, has received the prestigious 2009 A. B. Baker Teaching Award from the American Academy of Neurology.

May 4, 2009

Clothing drive to benefit needy on reservations, in Omaha

UNMC Business and Finance, along with Mike Cieciorka of UNMC Physicians and Nicki Simmons and students from the School of Allied Health Physicians Assistant Program, have announced this year’s “Spring Cleaning 2nd Annual Winter Clothing and Blanket Drive.”

May 4, 2009

DRC II Web site launches

A video of UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., and Vice Chancellor for Research Tom Rosenquist, Ph.D., discussing the Durham Research Center II and the generosity of the tower’s namesake, Chuck Durham is among the many features on a new Web site dedicated to the new building.

May 4, 2009

UNMC develops H1N1 flu Web site for employees

Faculty, staff and students can stay informed about campus happenings as related to the H1N1 flu through a newly developed Web site.

May 4, 2009

Memorial service is Tuesday for Dr. Friedlander

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, at Heafey-Heafey-Hoffmann-Dworak-Cutler Funeral Chapel, 7805 W. Center Road for Walter Friedlander, M.D., a legendary UNMC faculty member who started both the neurology program and the medical jurisprudence and humanities program.

May 4, 2009

Dr. Smith to discuss H1N1 on weekend KETV segments

Phil Smith, M.D., chief of the section of infectious diseases at UNMC and medical director for the Nebraska Biocontainment Unit, will address the H1N1 virus on several KETV NewsWatch 7 “HealthWatch Asks, UNMC Answers” segments this weekend.

May 1, 2009

Four to receive special recognition at commencement

A couple dedicated to helping seniors age successfully, a surgeon committed to improving the health of all Nebraskans and a Chinese professor will be honored at UNMC’s commencement ceremony today.

May 1, 2009

Talk about some pricey boots …

Ken Cowan, M.D., Ph.D., admires cowboy boots signed by Warren Buffett and Bill Gates.

May 1, 2009