John Keenan
University to close on Dec. 24
Announcement follows a decision by President Trump to close federal offices.
Dec 19, 2019
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Dr. Cowan named Fred and Pamela Buffett Presidential Chair
The Presidential Chair Award is the highest academic honor the university can bestow on a faculty member.
Dec 19, 2019
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New faculty spotlight: Amir Farhangpour, D.D.S.
Dr. Farhangpour is assistant dean for Omaha clinics and associate professor in the UNMC College of Dentistry Department of Adult Restorative Dentistry.
Dec 19, 2019
![Amir Farhangpour, D.D.S.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Farhangpour120919.jpg)
Dr. Willett selected to participate in APTA research summit
Summit focused on optimizing transitions for children with neuromotor disabilities.
Dec 18, 2019
Time out with T.O. – Remembering Victor Holly III
Colleague: “Victor’s enthusiasm for life is a secret that deserves to be shared.”
Dec 18, 2019
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UNMC study: Marijuana use in e-cigarettes increases among youth
Hongying Dai, Ph.D., has study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Dec 18, 2019
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Ron Krueger, M.D., receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Director of the Truhlsen Eye Institute honored by the International Society of Refractive Surgery.
Dec 18, 2019
![From left, Ronald Krueger, M.D., the McGaw Professor and chairman of the UNMC Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences and director of the Truhlsen Eye Institute, and UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Krueger122419.jpg)
Director’s message: Embracing change in 2020
As new partnerships and initiatives emerge, enjoy the journey.
Dec 18, 2019
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Camp Munroe Theater production expands its goals
Newest production will be held on Jan. 4.
Dec 18, 2019
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![From left, Silver U winners Leslie Van Winkle and Liz Konopasek, D.P.T., MMI Director Karoly Mirnics, M.D., Ph.D., and Gold U winner Heidi Reelfs,](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Silver1213.jpg)