John Keenan
‘Escape room’ gives prospective students insight into nursing
“Escape to Nursing” is a new student recruitment strategy aimed at high school and college students.
May 4, 2018
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Dentistry Professionals Day promotes research, academics
Daniel Shipp, Ed.D., vice chancellor for student success at both UNO and UNMC, spoke at event.
May 4, 2018
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Emerging Professional Program offers activities
Two speaking events, cornhole tournament on tap.
May 3, 2018
![Leah Gorges will speak later this month on "Navigating the Multigenerational Workplace."](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Leah0503.jpg)
Blackboard will be retired on July 1
Canvas (by Instructure) now is the primary campus learning management system.
May 3, 2018
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BHECN announces annual award recipients
Awards honor mentors and advocates for greater access, awareness, and information about behavioral health careers in Nebraska.
May 3, 2018
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Gold Humanism Honor Society inducts new class
Nineteen third-year medical students, six residents and five members of the faculty were recognized.
May 3, 2018
![New members of the Gold Humanism Honor Society were inducted on April 28.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Gold0502.jpg)
Small fire quickly extinguished on campus
Rising smoke seen on campus Tuesday afternoon.
May 2, 2018
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Playhouse offers tickets to ‘Shakespeare in Love’
Free tickets are available to Friday, Saturday performances.
May 2, 2018
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College of Medicine research retreat set for June 1
Event will strengthen collaborations between departments for translational and interdisciplinary research.
May 2, 2018
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Spotty cell service based on phone provider
Communication continues with wireless companies to improve phone reception on UNMC Omaha campus.
May 2, 2018
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