John Keenan
IPE Day yields teamwork, communication lessons
Event was designed to promote effective, team-based care.
Aug 20, 2021
![From left, students Emily Leahy, Andrew Olvera, Zackary Baker and Matt Pile take part in IPE Day.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Students082321.jpg)
Aaron Mohs, PhD, to lead Faculty Senate
New slate of officers selected for 2021-22 academic year.
Aug 20, 2021
![Aaron Mohs, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Mohs022220.jpg)
Michelle Johnson, PhD, to serve as Lincoln Division assistant dean
Dr. Johnson, a UNMC alum, will begin new role on Sept. 1.
Aug 20, 2021
![Michelle Johnson, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Johnson081921.jpg)
New paper explores variants, Dr. Tape’s retirement reception canceled, and other news and notes from the UNMC community.
Aug 20, 2021
![Siddappa Byrareddy, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Byrareddy0130-e1681322073529.jpg)
COVID-19’s effect on common nursing home injuries
Physician assistant students spoke with nursing homes about pandemic’s effects on falls, pressure ulcers.
Aug 20, 2021
![From left, physician assistant students Rebecca Frick, Anne Meyer and Shayla Steinley](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/PA081821.jpg)
Drs. Gold, Linder speak on med center’s national leadership
Becker’s Hospital Review interviewed Nebraska Medicine CEO James Linder, MD, and UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD.
Aug 19, 2021
![From left, UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P, Gold, MD, and Nebraska Medicine CEO James Linder, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/GoldLinder081921.jpg)
Going beyond good intentions to create workplace equity
‘Conversations for Inclusive Excellence’ explored how unconscious bias within workplaces can limit progress.
Aug 19, 2021
![](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Equity081921.jpg)
UNMC History: The sporting life
Recreational activities have been part of UNMC since the beginning of the 20th century.
Aug 19, 2021
![Medical center tennis courts, 1923](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Tennis081921.jpg)
NSRI awards $50,000 to UNMC researchers
Grants will support innovative work related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Aug 19, 2021
![From left, Elizabeth Beam, PhD, and Siddappa Byrareddy, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/BeamByra081721.jpg)
New faculty spotlight: Zaid Badr, DDS
Dr. Badr is an assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Adult Restorative Dentistry.
Aug 19, 2021
![Zaid Badr, DDS](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Badr081921.jpg)