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Inclusive Excellence set for today

Attendees of the virtual event will hear from Hasan Kwame Jeffries, PhD, civil rights author and Ohio State University professor.

Feb 10, 2022

Sheritta Strong, MD, assistant vice chancellor of inclusion.

UNMC updates its masking guidance

KN95 face masks are highly recommended but no longer required for faculty, staff and students who are on UNMC campuses.

Feb 10, 2022

Public health teams with UNL for new dual degree

UNMC and UNL College of Architecture offering Master of Community and Regional Planning and Master of Public Health dual degree.

Feb 9, 2022

Nicole Kolm-Valdivia, director of professional programs with UNMC College of Public Health

Dr. Ellis is president of medical staff for Nebraska Medicine

Sheila Ellis, MD, is the first anesthesiology faculty member elected to the medical staff presidency.

Feb 9, 2022

Sheila Ellis, MD, professor and vice chair of faculty development in the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology

New faculty spotlight: Paul Rychwalski, MD

Dr. Rychwalski is professor of ophthalmology and pediatrics with UNMC and the Truhlsen Eye Institute and chief of ophthalmology with Children’s Hospital & Medical Center.

Feb 9, 2022

Paul J. Rychwalski, MD

Distinguished scientist: Moorthy Ponnusamy, PhD

Dr. Ponnusamy’s research concerns cancer stem cells, pancreatic and ovarian cancers and therapeutic targets.

Feb 9, 2022

Moorthy Ponnusamy, PhD

UNMC evaluating if heart drug can prevent dementia

Researchers want to know if a common statin, used to prevent heart attack and stroke, can prevent dementia in people over age 75.

Feb 8, 2022

Alfred Fisher, MD, chief of the UNMC Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology and Palliative Medicine

New investigator: Jana Broadhurst, MD, PhD

Dr. Broadhurst’s research focus is infectious disease diagnostics.

Feb 8, 2022

Jana Broadhurst, MD, PhD

‘We Heart UNMC’ for student support starts today

One week donor drive will support UNMC Student Scholarships. Get a pair of socks with a $60 donation through next Tuesday.

Feb 8, 2022

Black History month trivia

Email in the correct answers by Thursday at 3 p.m., and you’ll be entered in a drawing for prizes.

Feb 8, 2022