John Keenan
Jay Byrd studied economics as well as medical anatomy before joining the college.
Nov 24, 2021
![Jay Byrd](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/ByrdCOM1.jpg)
Nicole Gamerl works with all the departments in the College of Medicine.
Nov 23, 2021
![Nicole Gamerl and one of her non-College of Medicine associates.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Nicole112221.jpg)
Director’s message: Gratitude and resilience
A positive mindset is essential to finding innovative solutions to challenges.
Nov 23, 2021
![Omar Rahman, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Rahman112321.jpg)
Wet weather didn’t dampen spirits at Trunk or Treat
Accessible event drew approximately 375 visitors.
Nov 23, 2021
![A team of Dalmatians waits for trick-or-treaters at the event.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Trunk112221.jpg)
Dr. Davies honored by Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands
Dele Davies, MD, and fellow board members received the Founders Award.
Nov 22, 2021
![UNMC Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Dele Davies, MD, third from left, with fellow Founders Award recipients (from left) Tim Holland, Fred Schott, Dr. Dele Davies, Erin Russell, Nancy Williams and Scott Heider, and club President and CEO Richard Webb, at right.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/BGCM111921.jpg)
Safety is key for holiday decorations
Before you deck the halls, know what is and isn’t allowed.
Nov 22, 2021
![](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/ChristmasLights1111.jpg)
Students honor Dr. Dering-Anderson, food truck schedule and other news and notes from the UNMC community.
Nov 19, 2021
![Ally Dering-Anderson, third from left, with family and friends after receiving the 2021 College of Pharmacy Distinguished Teaching Award.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Ally111921.jpg)
Chancellor’s forum set for Thursday
Jane Meza, PhD, interim executive director for health security, and Susan Kraft Mann, interim vice chancellor for business, finance and business development, will join Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD.
Nov 16, 2021
![From left, Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, Jane Meza, PhD, interim executive director for health security, and Susan Kraft Mann, interim vice chancellor for business, finance and business development.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/GoldMezaMann111621.jpg)
Legislative staffers tour UNMC
Annual visit included tours, a meeting with Chancellor Gold.
Nov 15, 2021
![Matthew Gregory explores the iEXCEL five-sided laser cave.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Gregory111521.jpg)
UNMC ice rink to open Saturday, Nov. 27
The outdoor rink will remain open through Jan. 30.
Nov 15, 2021
![Mick Ridgway, the ice rink manager, fights last week's wind to prep the rink.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/IceRinkPrep1115211.jpg)