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Step-Up interns gain a summer of experience at UNMC
Eight interns are receiving job shadowing, mentoring, career guidance and networking opportunities in departments around UNMC.
Jul 19, 2024
![Front row from left: Evelyn Grixby, UNMC employee relations programs coordinator; Alona Wilson; Jennifer Esqueda; Amari Johnson; Lakeisha Bonam of Step-Up Omaha; and Linda Cunningham, associate director for UNMC Human Resources. Back row from left: NeRae Davis; Niara Bowie-Berry; Randy Smith; Mukundaha Devanaboyina; Julia Livingston of Step-Up Omaha; and John Skradski of Step-Up Omaha.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/StepUp071924-900x600.jpg)
UNMC for the record, July 19, 2024
News items on the Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium Summit and campus food vendors.
Jul 19, 2024
![UNMC emblem](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/UNMC_EmblemGrey-900x600.jpg)
Call of the wild captivates Camp Munroe
Wildlife Encounters visits MMI’s summer camp for children and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Jul 18, 2024
![Wildlife Encounters visited the Munroe-Meyer Institute and brought animals to entertain Camp Munroe attendees on July 11.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Armadillo071724-1-900x600.jpg)
Reminder: Interim chancellor’s campus forum is today
Interim Chancellor Dele Davies, MD, will share his vision, answer questions and provide campus updates.
Jul 18, 2024
![Interim Chancellor Dele Davies, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/DeleDavies070924-900x600.jpg)
Kerri Gilson to lead Center for Continuing Education
Gilson brings 29 years of nursing experience, as well as 12 years in leadership and seven years in continuing education, to new role.
Jul 18, 2024
![Kerri Gilson](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/GilsonCOM.jpg)
Dr. Bade receives $2.86 million NIH grant
The five-year grant will investigate the effects of HIV-1 medicines on neurodevelopment during pregnancy.
Jul 17, 2024
![Aditya Bade, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/BadeCOM-900x600.jpg)
Changes ahead for UNMC professional photo services
A cost center and responsible unit name will be required to make a reservation during standing photo appointments.
Jul 17, 2024
![UNMC emblem](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/UNMC_EmblemGrey-900x600.jpg)
Nominations open for Impact in Education Awards
UNMC’s highest education-related awards recognize faculty dedication and ingenuity.
Jul 17, 2024
![Nominations for the awards will close at 5 p.m. on Aug. 30.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/nominations-accepted_900x600.jpg)
Speakers set for UNeMed’s July 25 ‘Morning Edition’
The entrepreneurial networking event will discuss customer discovery for startups.
Jul 17, 2024
![UNeMed Idea Pub](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IdeaPub042224-900x600.jpg)
Event explores microbiome and brain-gut axis
John Cryan, PhD, of University College Cork, will give the keynote at the July 26 event.
Jul 17, 2024
![John Cryan, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Cryan.png)