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‘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

Discount offered for National Geographic Live event
Omaha Performing Arts will host presentation on “The Secret Life of Bears” with carnivore ecologist Rae Wynn-Grant, PhD.
Feb 8, 2022

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

Distinguished scientist: Joshua Santarpia, PhD
Dr. Santarpia’s research focus is infectious bioaerosols.
Feb 7, 2022

New faculty spotlight: Pukhraj Rishi, MBBS
Dr. Rishi is an associate professor in the UNMC Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences.
Feb 7, 2022

Nebraska Medicine crisis operations end today
As COVID-19 admissions drop, it appears the health system is no longer at risk of overwhelming its COVID isolation capacity.
Feb 7, 2022

Chancellor talks campus updates and COVID-19
NU Regents considering demolition contract, streetcar is on track and campus leaders still cautious on the pandemic.
Feb 7, 2022

Urgent need: Blood drive is Tuesday
Donate blood Tuesday across from the Buffett Cancer Center or Feb. 17 inside the Center for Healthy Living gym. Appointment required.
Feb 7, 2022

UNMC scientist, NSRI leader pursues defense solutions
Joshua Santarpia, PhD, says science should help the public understand the practicality of research, which has become extraordinarily important in the pandemic.
Feb 4, 2022
