John Keenan
Faculty honored at Premier Education Banquet
Megan Brown, Karen Townsley and Ted Mikuls, M.D., received top awards.
Sep 6, 2018
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Nominations open for inaugural Presidential Medal of Service
Nominations are due Sept. 10.
Sep 6, 2018
![Hank Bounds, Ph.D., president of the University of Nebraska.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Hank0413.jpg)
New faculty spotlight: Amrita Vuppala, M.D.
Dr. Vuppala joins the UNMC Department of Neurological Sciences.
Sep 6, 2018
![Amrita Vuppala, M.D.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Vuppala0907.jpg)
UNMC Inclusivity Committee sets action steps for 2018-19
UNMC continues its efforts to create an environment of inclusion.
Sep 5, 2018
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Nominations open for Impact in Education Awards
Awards recognize the dedication and ingenuity of UNMC educators.
Sep 5, 2018
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UNMC enrollment sets record for 18th straight year
Total of 3,970 students represents an increase of 62 students.
Sep 5, 2018
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New faculty spotlight: Jonathan Thompson, M.D.
Dr. Thompson is an assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Surgery.
Sep 5, 2018
![Jonathan Thompson, M.D.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Thompson0904.jpg)
LiveGreen: UNMC barbecue is campus’ first zero-waste event
More than 90 percent of waste generated at event was diverted from the landfill.
Sep 4, 2018
![Victoria Smith, LiveGreen volunteer](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Smith0904.jpg)
Remembering: Joan McVay, Ed.D.
Nursing colleagues recall “beloved” educator and caregiver.
Sep 4, 2018
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New faculty spotlight: Jonathan Hatch, M.D.
Dr. Hatch is an assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Otolaryngology.
Sep 4, 2018
![Jonathan Hatch, M.D.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Hatch0823.jpg)