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Dr. McKnight receives 2016 Koefoot Award

Award recognizes rural Nebraska family physician who is an outstanding preceptor for medical students.

May 5, 2016

From left, medical students James Reinecke, Cody Bonk, and Katherine Palmisano Axon, with Thomas McKnight, M.D., and internal medicine's Kelly Caverzagie, M.D.

Celebrating Lab Week

UNMC, Nebraska Medicine celebration included multiple activities.

May 5, 2016

James Wisecarver, M.D., Ph.D., professor, pathology and microbiology, holds one of the pizzas consumed at the wrap-up event of the Lab Week celebration. Nearly 400 medical laboratory professionals work on the UNMC/Nebraska Medicine campus.

Olson Center marks Women’s Health Week

Events kick off May 10 with a wellness fair.

May 5, 2016

Academic attire ready for pickup today, tomorrow

Attire will be available at the Student Life Center.

May 4, 2016

Let there be light

Signs on Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center were lit Monday evening.

May 4, 2016

The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center sign shines Monday evening.

Omaha, Lincoln commencements to be livestreamed

Ceremonies can be watched remotely in real time.

May 4, 2016

Science Cafe to explore impact of climate change

College of Public Health Dean Ali S. Khan, M.D., M.P.H., to speak at next cafe event.

May 4, 2016

Ali S. Khan, M.D., M.P.H.

Dr. Jones explores racism’s impact on health

Nationally known educator Camara Phyllis Jones, M.D., Ph.D., discusses racism at UNMC.

May 4, 2016

Camara Jones, M.D., Ph.D., speaking at the event.

Office of Health Professions Education is created

New department dedicated to using education to facilitate the development of health professions workforce.

May 4, 2016

The Office of Health Professions Education includes (left-right): Kay Grant, program coordinator; Frank Pietrantoni, director; and Carla Snyder, program coordinator.

Free registration still open for Heart Walk

Dr. Gold shares his motivation for serving as honorary chair for Saturday’s event at Miller’s Landing.

May 3, 2016

UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., is honorary chair for the event.