Karen Burbach

Regents extend resident tuition eligibility to state’s veterans

Veterans of all branches of the U.S. armed services will be eligible to attend the University of Nebraska at in-state (resident) tuition rates under an amendment to the university’s tuition policy approved by the Board of Regents on July 28.

Aug 15, 2006

New Web-based antivenom index now available

Launched on Aug. 10, the Online Antivenom Index is a Web-based database allowing doctors, poison control centers and hospitals to access up-to-date information about antivenom stocked at AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums. Steven Seifert, M.D., professor in the department of surgery, emergency medicine section, at UNMC, and medical director of the Nebraska Regional Poison Center, was one of the team members that helped develop the index.

Aug 15, 2006

UMA Building renamed Medical Sciences Building

The University Medical Associates (UMA) Building on the medical center campus has a new name. Effective immediately, the five-level building will be known as the Medical Sciences Building.

Aug 15, 2006

Librarian blogs about cancer experiences

Teri Hartman knows how to find information on all types of diseases for visitors of the McGoogan Library of Medicine. Now she’s immersed in her own research. Hartman, head of education and assistant professor of the McGoogan Library of Medicine, has been diagnosed with adenoid cystic carcinoma, a rare and unpredictable form of cancer found mostly in the head and neck.

Aug 15, 2006

Deadline today for Omaha Corporate Cup

Today is the deadline to register for this year’s Omaha Corporate Cup and join thousands of walkers and runners Sept. 17. The 26th annual event benefits the American Lung Association.

Aug 14, 2006

Swarts named interim assistant vice chancellor

Keith Swarts has been appointed interim assistant vice chancellor for UNMC Business and Finance Services effective today. He will continue to serve as director of business services.

Aug 14, 2006

Presidential graduate fellowships announced

University of Nebraska President James B. Milliken has announced the 2006-07 recipients of Presidential Graduate Fellowships, including two at UNMC.

Aug 11, 2006

Spotlight on new faculty – meet Daniel Anderson, M.D., Ph.D.

Daniel Anderson, M.D., Ph.D , assistant professor, cardiology/internal medicine, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.

Aug 10, 2006

UNMC breaks ground on second research tower

UNMC broke ground Tuesday on a $74 million research tower, the second such tower to be built at the Omaha campus this decade. The ceremonial groundbreaking also honored the principal donor to the two towers, legendary Omaha businessman Chuck Durham, president and CEO of Durham Resources.

Aug 9, 2006

Research center groundbreaking celebration today

Faculty and employees are invited to the groundbreaking celebration at 10:30 a.m. today for the Research Center of Excellence II. A campus reception will follow the program.

Aug 8, 2006