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UNMC for the record, Feb. 21, 2025

News items on a Dr. Balas presentation, Dr. Kang’s new book, an update on the financial disclosure form and campus food vendors.

Feb 21, 2025

Michele Balas, PhD

Ribbon cut on pancreatic cancer clinical research unit space

The unit now is on the fourth floor of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, helping advance clinical trials of patients.

Feb 20, 2025

From left, cutting the ribbon are H. Dele Davies, MD, interim chancellor of UNMC, Sunil Hingorani, MD, PhD, director of the UNMC Pancreatic Cancer Center of Excellence, Jim Armitage MD, and Tony Hollingsworth, PhD.

Registration open for Walk and Roll for Disabilities

Walkers and rollers will be at Oak View Mall during the Meyer Foundation for Disabilities’ 21st annual fundraising event.

Feb 20, 2025

The Walk and Roll for Disabilities, in its 21st year, will take place March 2 at Oak View Mall.

Changes ahead for Park Omaha zones, signage

Med center staff and students who use daily parking through the Park Omaha app should note upcoming changes to UNMC’s zone ID’s.

Feb 20, 2025

UNMC's old Park Omaha signage is at left, with the new signs at right.

Nominations due Feb. 28 for annual faculty awards

The UNMC Faculty Senate recognizes faculty for meritorious teaching, mentoring or service.

Feb 20, 2025

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Pharmacy school in Kearney makes progress toward opening

New faculty are being hired, and prospective students are committing to join the inaugural class when classes start in August.

Feb 19, 2025

A rendering of the new Rural Health Education Building at UNK

Dr. Mahapatra grant to fund medulloblastoma research 

The team led by Sidharth Mahapatra, MD, PhD is exploring a novel treatment against the most lethal form of medulloblastoma. 

Feb 19, 2025

Sidharth Mahapatra, MD, PhD

NU community invited to provide feedback on strategic plan

This framework will serve as a roadmap to guide the university’s future growth.

Feb 19, 2025

Varner Hall

Register now for heart, vascular research retreat

Attendees will learn about a range of basic, translational and clinical heart and vascular research, as well as shared research resources.

Feb 19, 2025

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‘A message from President Gold on proposed federal changes’

University of Nebraska System President Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, sent a message to NU faculty, students and staff on Feb. 17.

Feb 18, 2025

Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, University of Nebraska System president