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College of Public Health offers study-abroad course in Rwanda
The course, a first for the college, gave students an innovative opportunity to engage in global health issues.
Jul 16, 2024
![Abbie Raikes, PhD, and Danielle Theis](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/RaikesTheis071624-900x600.jpg)
‘Farm girl at heart’ aims for rural family medicine career
Nicole Beckman, MD, one of 253 new house officers at UNMC this summer, is a Nebraska native and UNMC graduate.
Jul 16, 2024
![Nicole Beckman, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Beckman_NicoleCOM-900x600.jpg)
Lebanese pharmacy students finish clinical rotations at UNMC
The dean of the Lebanese American University School of Pharmacy is UNMC alumnus Naser Alsharif, PharmD, PhD.
Jul 16, 2024
![Pharmacy students from Lebanese American University recently completed clinical rotations at UNMC through a partnership with the UNMC College of Pharmacy. From left, Blanchard Halak, Amanie Horkoss, Nagham Badr, Lea Abdallah, Maria Merhej, Mourad Mourad, Nadine Haidar, Maria Chrabieh, Malkon George Malkon and Jad Nehme.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/VisitingPharmacyStudents071224-900x600.jpg)
Workshop on structural biology, molecular biophysics is Aug. 1
The day-long workshop, to be held at the Sorrell Center, will feature five outside experts in the field.
Jul 16, 2024
![Gloria Borgstahl, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GloriaBorgstahl071624-900x600.jpg)
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.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/BrigGenSoliz-900x600.jpg)
When grant renewal time rolled around, INBRE’s Tami Houdesheldt and SPA’s Micah Moravec aimed to set up UNMC for success.
Jul 15, 2024
![Tami Houdesheldt](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Tami-900x600.jpg)
Nomination deadline for research awards is July 26
Honors include Scientist Laureate, Research Leadership, Distinguished Scientist, New Investigator Awards, and Community Service to Research Awards.
Jul 15, 2024
![Ken Bayles, PhD, UNMC vice chancellor for research](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/KenBayles100423-900x600.jpg)
Researchers explore treatment for biofilm infections
The study by Drs. Kielian, Garvin and their team suggests a path for dealing with bacterial biofilm that can form on artificial joint implants.
Jul 12, 2024
![Kevin Garvin, MD, and Tammy Kielian, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GarvinKielian071224-900x600.jpg)
Interim chancellor’s first all-campus forum is July 18
Interim Chancellor Dele Davies, MD, will share his vision, answer questions and provide campus updates.
Jul 12, 2024
![Interim Chancellor Dele Davies, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/DeleDavies070924-900x600.jpg)
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.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/gardenwalk1-900x600.jpg)