John Keenan
Med students engage with underserved communities
All first-year med students took part in Community Engagement Day in November.
Nov 30, 2021
![Medical students meet with Rohullah Niazi, manager of community initiatives at the Refugee Empowerment Center.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Community112120.jpg)
Two virtual events on Monday: Molly Worthen, PhD, to give Wilson Lecture and policy forum planned.
Nov 24, 2021
![Molly Worthen, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Worthen112421.jpg)
Celebration of life Saturday for Rachel Valleley, PhD
Colleagues remember Dr. Valleley’s commitment to children, underserved families.
Nov 24, 2021
![Rachel Valleley, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Valleley2112421.jpg)
From the DEI Office: Looking back at our first year
November marks a year since Dean Britigan created the College of Medicine’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Nov 24, 2021
![From left, College of Medicine Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Shirley Delair, MD; College of Medicine Assistant Dean of DEI education programs Nada Fadul, MD; UNMC Assistant Vice Chancellor of Inclusion Sheritta Strong, MD; College of Medicine Assistant Dean of DEI Student Programs Armando De Alba, MD; and College of Medicine Director of Medical Pathways Liliana Bronner.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Desk112221.jpg)
Dean’s message: There’s a lot to be thankful for
But as Thanksgiving approaches, also recognize the need to support and heal one another.
Nov 24, 2021
![Bradley Britigan, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/BritiganBradley11.jpg)
Alumni facilitating virtual HOST program
Alumin answer questions about cities students are unable to visit in person.
Nov 24, 2021
![Catherine Mello](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Mello112721.jpg)
The UNMC College of Medicine received grant and funding awards representing $15.1 million in new funding in September.
Nov 24, 2021
![Matthew Rizzo, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/RizzoCOM.jpg)
![Sonia Shah, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Shah112721.jpg)
Five new faculty members have joined the UNMC College of Medicine this month.
Nov 24, 2021
![Ju Gao, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Gao112221.jpg)
Culture conversation: Excellence
Focus is on concepts of ‘Blue Chips,’ ‘Validate & Verify,’ and ‘Know Why & Comply.’
Nov 24, 2021
![](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/ExcellenceCOM.jpg)