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LiveGreen: World conference sets new climate pact

Fossil fuels officially targeted and other takeaways from COP26.

Nov 30, 2021

Med students engage with underserved communities

All first-year med students took part in Community Engagement Day in November.

Nov 30, 2021

Medical students meet with Rohullah Niazi, manager of community initiatives at the Refugee Empowerment Center.

Employee giving campaign: Today’s the final day

Prize drawings remain for employees who pledge by 3 p.m. today.

Nov 30, 2021

Epidemiology chair has questions, skills to find answers

Edward Peters, DMD, looks forward to new collaborations at UNMC and opportunities to grow the department.

Nov 29, 2021

Edward Peters, DMD

Council President Festersen tours UNMC

Councilman commends the university for its state-of-the-art training and engagement of students.

Nov 29, 2021

From left, iEXCEL's Michael Hollins and Omaha City Council President Pete Festersen.

All adults are now eligible for COVID-19 boosters

The CDC updated guidelines for adults who received two doses of an mRNA vaccine at least six months ago.

Nov 29, 2021

Giving Tuesday offers help for UNMC students, MMI patients

NU Foundation encourages support for the UNMC Student Scholarship Fund and MMI’s adaptive toys effort.

Nov 29, 2021

Giving Tuesday this year is Nov. 30.

Early Thanksgiving for expectant couple stuck roadside

Hildreth rescue crew did emergency obstetrics training through UNMC simulator, then delivered baby less than 48 hours later.

Nov 24, 2021

Baby boy Raiden with parents Kevin Gregory and Jasmine Gutschow of Franklin, Nebraska.

Frozen returns: UNMC ice rink opens Saturday

The outdoor rink will remain open through Jan. 30.

Nov 24, 2021

Mick Ridgway, the ice rink manager, preps the rink.

Employee giving campaign closing out third week

The NU Foundation is an option for UNMC community donations.

Nov 24, 2021