Dr. Fletcher named to AIDS research council
Courtney Fletcher, PharmD, has been appointed to a three-year term on the National Institutes of Health Office of AIDS Research Advisory Council.
Dr. Fletcher, professor and emeritus dean in the UNMC College of Pharmacy and director of the Antiviral Pharmacology Laboratory at the UNMC Center for Drug Discovery, is a pioneer in HIV/AIDS drug research.
The appointment was made by U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra.
The council advises on HIV research and other HIV-related activities supported by the NIH. See more about the OARAC online at this link.
Nursing’s northern division claims ‘best of’ award
The UNMC College of Nursing-Northern Division in Norfolk has been named the top college in its region. The northern division took home first place in the “Best University/College” category in News Channel Nebraska’s 2024 Best of Northeast Nebraska awards.
Angela Johnson, EdD, northern division assistant dean, said the award exemplifies the students, staff and faculty who make up the division.
“This honor highlights our commitment to providing exceptional nursing education and fostering a supportive learning environment for our students,” she said. “It reflects the dedication and hard work of our faculty, staff and students who strive for excellence.”
The recognition shows the strides taken by the northern division to bolster the rural nursing workforce, said Lepaine Sharp McHenry, DNP, dean of the UNMC College of Nursing.
“Our program continues to produce graduates who are sought after by healthcare institutions across the region,” she said.
Food vendors on campus
Food vendors are available weekdays on the UNMC Omaha campus. Vendors are located on both the east and west sides of campus, serving from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily.
The schedule for next week is:
East end of campus (Sorrell Center, Alumni Commons area unless specified otherwise below):
- Mondays – Let Me Feed You
- Tuesdays – Zemogs
- Thursdays – Let Me Feed You
- Fridays – Pim’s Thai Catering & Take Out
West end of campus (Durham Research Center towers)
- Mondays – Zemogs (food trailer located to the east of Durham Research Center)
- Wednesdays – Let Me Feed You (Durham Research Center’s Maurer Commons area)
- Thursdays – Pim’s Thai Catering & Take Out (Durham Research Center’s Maurer Commons area)
- Fridays – Let Me Feed You (Durham Research Center’s Maurer Commons area)
Questions? Email Rick Boldt in the UNMC Office of Business and Finance.
DR. FLETCHER, CONGRATULATIONS!