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Candidate George Dungan tours UNMC
Dungan met with Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, and learned about iEXCEL and behavioral health efforts.
Oct 26, 2022
![At left, Benjamin Stobbe, assistant vice chancellor for clinical simulation with iEXCEL, shows the iEXCEL Laser CAVE to legislative candidate George Dungan.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/GeorgeDungan102722-900x600.jpeg)
Drs. Fadul, Bares recognized at IDWeek
Both faculty members were honored with national awards at this year’s gathering of infectious disease experts.
Oct 25, 2022
![From left, Sara Bares, MD, and Nada Fadul, MD, speak at IDWeek.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Today-BaresFadul.jpg)
HRSA grant to bolster nursing workforce efforts
The nearly $4 million grant will address nursing workforce preparation across a four-state region.
Oct 18, 2022
![Heidi Keeler, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/HeidiKeeler101922.jpg)
UNMC researcher publishes perspective on new CRSPR technology
Channabasavaiah Gurumurthy, PhD, sees ‘exciting potential as a gene therapy tool.’
Oct 18, 2022
![Channabasavaiah Gurumurthy, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/ChannabasavaiahGurumurthy101922-900x600.jpg)
U.S. congressional staff members visit UNMC
Staff members from the offices of U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer, U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse and U.S. Rep. Adrian Smith met with campus leaders.
Oct 18, 2022
![The congressional staff members took Stop the Bleed training during their visit to UNMC.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/CongressionalStaff101922-900x600.jpg)
UNMC students invited on road trip to Norfolk
The group will explore rural health systems and get a look Norfolk’s career options.
Oct 17, 2022
![Faith Regional Health in Norfolk](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/FaithRegional101822-900x600.jpg)
Dr. Mammen inducted to surgeon educator academy
Joshua Mammen, MD, PhD, is a member of the American College of Surgeons Academy of Master Surgeon Educators.
Oct 16, 2022
![Joshua Mammen, MD, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Joshua_Mammen_MD_surgonc_2021.jpg)
Behrhorst to speak at ECHO event on Tuesday
Jessica Behrhorst is senior director for health care improvement at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement.
Oct 16, 2022
Undergrads in academic health pathways visit UNMC
More than 200 students spent two days exploring future health profession tracks.
Oct 12, 2022
![Bill Glass, director, visualization and technology, speaks to visiting students about new technology in medical education during a tour of iEXCEL.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/PathwayVisit101322.jpg)
Funds available to boost innovative instruction
The Fred J. Kelly fund recognizes projects to foster research into the improvement of teaching.
Oct 11, 2022
![Dele Davies, MD, UNMC’s senior vice chancellor for academic affairs, and Ken Bayles, PhD, vice chancellor for research at UNMC.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/DaviesBayles101222.jpg)