Karen Burbach UNMC strategic communications
Chancellor’s all-campus forum set for Jan. 4
UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, will be joined by Vice Chancellor Anne Barnes and Associate Vice Chancellor Jane Meza, PhD.
Dec 28, 2023
![UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, Anne Barnes, UNMC’s vice chancellor for business, finance and business development, and Jane Meza, PhD, associate vice chancellor for academic affairs and associate vice chancellor for global affairs and strategic planning](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/GoldBarnesMeza110323.jpg)
Dr. Friedrichs challenges med center to further breakthroughs
Major Gen. (ret.) Paul Friedrichs, MD, says innovative solutions will come from places like UNMC.
Dec 20, 2023
![Major Gen. (ret.) Paul Friedrichs, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Friedrichs121123.jpg)
Reminder: Breakthrough Thinking on health security is today
Major Gen. (ret.) Paul Friedrichs, MD, will address the topic ‘Rethinking Biopreparedness’ at a hybrid event.
Dec 15, 2023
![Major Gen. (ret.) Paul Friedrichs, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Friedrichs121123.jpg)
John Hauser to retire from safety post
Upon his retirement, Hauser, the med center’s go-to safety expert, wants you to remember: ‘Safety is everyone’s job.’
Dec 14, 2023
![John Hauser, with some of his many safety awards at his office in Shackleford Hall](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/JohnHauser121423-900x600.jpg)
Remembering Dave Daughton, smoking cessation expert
Daughton, a retired pulmonary medicine researcher and international smoking cessation expert, died Dec. 5.
Dec 12, 2023
![David Daughton](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/DavidDaughton121223.jpg)
Next Breakthrough Thinking session focused on health security
The Dec. 15 event features Major Gen. (ret.) Paul Friedrichs, MD, director of The White House Office of Pandemic Preparedness and Response Policy.
Dec 8, 2023
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Make wellness a priority this season
The UNMC Wellness Team offers the med center community some useful reminders as stressors rise.
Dec 6, 2023
![Steve Wengel, MD, Sarah Fischer, PhD, and Priya Gearin, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/UNMCWellnessTeam120623.jpg)
Dr. Kratochvil named vice chancellor for external relations
Chris Kratochvil, MD, says he is truly honored for the opportunity to serve UNMC in the role.
Dec 4, 2023
![Chris Kratochvil, MD, UNMC vice chancellor for external relations](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ChrisKratochvil101223.jpg)
Regents approve planning for training facility at UNMC
The Infectious Diseases Air Transport Training Facility is the latest UNMC partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense.
Dec 4, 2023
![The Negatively Pressurized Conex training unit will be housed in the Infectious Diseases Air Transport Training Facility when the facility is completed. From left, Lt. Col. Elizabeth Schnaubelt, MD, Chris Kratochvil, MD, UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, Maj. Tiffany Welsh, Bob Valentine, Maj. Felecia Craddieth, Maj. John McClain, MD.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/NPCTeam120423-900x600.jpg)
Dr. Kratochvil named vice chancellor for external relations
Chris Kratochvil, MD, has been serving in an interim role since the end of 2022.
Dec 1, 2023
![Chris Kratochvil, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ChrisKratochvil101223.jpg)