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New medical faculty, September 2023
Thirty-four new faculty members joined the UNMC College of Medicine in July and August.
Sep 6, 2023
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Medical research highlights, September 2023
The UNMC College of Medicine received grant and funding awards representing more than $1.1 million in new funding in July.
Sep 6, 2023
![Micah Schott, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/MicahSchott021723-900x600.jpg)
Dean’s message: A great beginning
Groundbreaking at the University of Nebraska at Kearney and a moving White Coat ceremony highlight the new academic year.
Sep 6, 2023
![Bradley Britigan, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/BRADLEYBRITIGAN090122-e1677601344141.jpg)
COM employee of the month, September 2023
Dr. Fashina is an ophthalmic clinical research supervisor.
Sep 6, 2023
![Tolulope Fashina, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/FashinaCOM-900x600.jpg)
Dr. Hinrichs’ father recognized with endowed chair
The creation of the Peter C. Hinrichs Chair of Pathology Informatics was announced at retirement ceremony for UNMC’s Steven Hinrichs, MD.
Sep 6, 2023
![Rev. Peter Hinrichs](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/HinrichsPeter.jpg)
College’s SHPEP summer a success
This summer, the college grew its LEAP program and launched the new REACH program as the school year began.
Sep 6, 2023
![Liliana Bronner, director of medical pathways](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Bronner020122.jpg)
Holyoke Society inducts new members
The society is dedicated to the memory and many contributions of UNMC’s Edward Holyoke, MD, PhD.
Sep 6, 2023
![Edward Holyoke, MD, PhD,](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/HolyokeCOM.jpg)
New MD-PhD students prepare for their UNMC journey
Five MD-PhD students are part of the 2023-24 entering class.
Sep 6, 2023
![From left, incoming MD-PhD students Alexis Shindhelm, Hannah Larsen, Steph Maurina, Sarah Uhm and Colin White](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/MDPhDs-900x583.jpg)
Student of the month, September 2023
Third-year medical student Grace Kelly can teach you to do a back handspring.
Sep 6, 2023
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BHECN Northeast launches at Wayne State College
Location is third rural site for Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska.
Sep 1, 2023
![Ciera Afrank](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Afrank090123.jpg)