John Keenan
Warm hearts at Freezin’ for a Reason
Event to support Ronald McDonald House provides funds, fun.
Dec 19, 2014
![Ronlad McDonald and friends at Freezin' for a Reason.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Freeze1219.jpg)
Student spotlight: Meet Xin Zhang
PT student hopes to help fill a need in her home country of China.
Dec 19, 2014
![Xin Zhang](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Xin1219.jpg)
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Gift bolsters research efforts at UNMC
The $1.3 million gift is from the estate of the late Roy and Mary Pearson, longtime UNMC supporters.
Dec 18, 2014
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Sodexo opens ‘Micro Mart’ at DRC Friday
New convenience store will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Dec 18, 2014
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Therapy pets put students at ease before tests
Instructor’s animals ease pre-exam jitters for nursing students.
Dec 18, 2014
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Lydiatt new vice chair of NCCN thyroid guidelines panel
William Lydiatt, M.D., sees role as opportunity to make a difference in standards of care for thyroid cancer.
Dec 17, 2014
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Dr. Gold, Dinsmoor to speak on funding for GME
David Mercer, M.D., Chandra Are, M.B.B.S., and Michael Wadman, M.D., will take part in presentation.
Dec 17, 2014
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Wellness Wednesday: Walk & Roll registration open
Event will be held March 1 at Oak View Mall.
Dec 17, 2014
![Participants in a previous Walk & Roll for Disabilities event.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Walk0226.jpg)
Military educational guide gives UNMC top marks
Military Advanced Education’s 2015 Guide to Colleges & Universities measures best practices in military and veteran education.
Dec 17, 2014
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