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Physician assistant alumnus promoted to general

Brig. Gen. Bill Soliz, commanding general of Medical Readiness Command, Pacific, received his MPAS degree from UNMC.

Jul 15, 2024

Brig. Gen. Bill Soliz, a UNMC College of Allied Health Professions alumnus,  became the first active-duty physician assistant to become a general in the U.S. Army. At a ceremony on May 11, his daughters, Army Staff Sgt. Jaline Soliz (left) and Air Force Staff Sgt. Nalani Soliz, pinned on his star. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Department of Defense and Defense Visual Information Distribution Service. The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement.

UNMC for the record, July 12, 2024

News items on the Munroe-Meyer Guild’s Garden Walk, a skywalk detour and campus food vendors for the week.

Jul 12, 2024

The 55th Annual Garden Walk drew nearly 1,200 guests through seven gardens.

In case you missed it: Saddle Creek Road traffic shifting

Street construction around Saddle Creek Road and Leavenworth Street will continue into December.

Jul 8, 2024

traffic safety roadwork signs and light

UNMC’s High School Alliance hosts summer camp

The pilot effort welcomed members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands-Millard Central Club.

Jul 1, 2024

UNMC College of Pharmacy’s Amber Hawk worked with visiting Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands-Millard Central Club members during a pilot summer camp hosted by the UNMC High School Alliance.

Construction along Saddle Creek Road continues

Traffic will shift in the construction zone starting the week of July 8.

Jul 1, 2024

traffic safety roadwork signs and light

Focus on eye safety this Fourth of July

5,000 free safety glasses are available at various Nebraska Medicine locations.

Jun 28, 2024

Image of safety glasses and contact information.

UNMC to raze vacant structures this summer

One of the sites will be prepared for future construction of student housing.

Jun 25, 2024

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Delegation from Republic of Togo tours UNMC

The group visited the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center and Davis Global Center.

Jun 13, 2024

Moriah McCune, community engagement coordinator, iEXCEL, gives background on the iEXCEL simulation program to the delegation representing the Republic of Togo.

Leavenworth Street will close to traffic on Thursday

The closure is expected to be in effect for one day, from 9 a.m. until around 3 p.m.

Jun 12, 2024

traffic safety roadwork signs and light

High School Alliance senior’s research is stellar

Mercedes Renken, supported by HSA alum Alex Eischeid, makes a splash with research at the Haider Lab.

Jun 10, 2024

Mercedes Renken and Alex Eischeid