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Beam for new health facility to cross state for signing
The ‘topping-off beam’ will crown the new Rural Health Education Building in Kearney at a ceremony later this spring.
Feb 12, 2024
![Signing the beam, from left, are UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, NU Regent Paul Kenney, who represents the Kearney area on the board, Senator John Arch, the speaker of the Nebraska Legislature, Interim NU President Chris Kabourek and UNK Chancellor Doug Kristensen.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/BeamSigning1021224-900x600.jpg)
Project NExT moves to more detailed design phase
The NU Board of Regents’ vote allows the first phase of design and construction planning to move forward.
Oct 6, 2023
![UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, addresses the University of Nebraska Board of Regents during the board's meeting Thursday at UNMC's Wigton Heritage Center.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/RegentsMeeting100623-900x600.jpg)
Dr. Joann Sweasy, expert in DNA repair, named cancer center director
Dr. Sweasy, an internationally recognized comprehensive cancer center director, will begin her new roles at the med center on Nov. 1.
Sep 19, 2023
![Joann Sweasy, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Sweasy-900x600.jpg)
Bob Bartee set to retire in early 2023
Chris Kratochvil, MD, named interim vice chancellor for external relations.
Sep 8, 2022
![Bob Bartee](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/BobBartee090822-900x600.jpg)
UNMC, Nebraska Medicine economic impact tops $5.9 billion
Annual impact grows to $6.4 billion when academic work with clinical affiliates is considered, according to a new report.
Mar 28, 2022
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AAMC CEO to speak on connection between arts, medicine
UNMC is sponsoring virtual lecture by David Skorton, MD.
May 24, 2021
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Critical hurdle cleared for Project NeXT
UNMC and Nebraska Medicine selected as one of five sites for all-hazard medical response program.
May 6, 2021
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AAMC CEO to speak on link between arts, medicine
David Skorton, MD, is a longtime musician.
May 4, 2021
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Dr. Fauci to appear with Dr. Gold on ‘Rural Health Matters’
Program will air at 5 p.m. tonight.
Jan 11, 2021
UNMC, COVAXX sign agreement paving way for clinical trials
Agreement provides framework to conduct clinical trials of COVAXX therapeutics.
Sep 11, 2020
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