Bill O'Neill and Karen Burbach UNMC public affairs

SimplyWell program to begin at UNMC

A new workplace wellness program at UNMC will begin soon, and sign-up cards will be mailed to eligible employees this week. The SimplyWell program is free to employees. See article for more details, including a letter from UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D.

Oct 23, 2003

UNMC, state explain bioterrorism preparedness efforts

On Friday, leaders with UNMC and the state of Nebraska told the top U.S. homeland security official that their expertise in bioterrorism preparedness has positioned them as a national model and as a key ally in federal efforts in combating bioterrorism.

Gov. Tom Ridge, former governor of Pennyslvania and advisor for the Office of Homeland Security, spent two hours on the UNMC campus learning about bioterrorism preparedness efforts that have national implications.

Nov 4, 2002

Students receive white coats at recent ceremonies

Incoming medical, pharmacy and physician assistant students at UNMC recently received white coats as a symbol of their entry into their respective health professions.

Aug 30, 2002

NU Board of Regents authorize salary increases at UNMC

The University of Nebraska Board of Regents approved an operating budget Saturday for the 2002-2003 year. The regents also authorized NU President L. Dennis Smith, Ph.D., to set salary increases at 4 percent at UNMC.

Apr 8, 2002