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Inclusive Excellence addresses ‘hard history’
Conversation included a presentation on confronting the past.
Feb 17, 2022
![Sheritta Strong, MD, assistant vice chancellor for inclusion](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/InclusiveExcellence1215211.jpg)
From social media: Dr. Lawler on airborne transmission
The UNMC Global Center for Health Security keeps the community updated on the latest in the pandemic.
Feb 17, 2022
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UNMC grant will promote nurses’ mental health
Three-year, $2.2 million federal grant will work with partners across Nebraska on ways to promote resiliency and mental health in the nursing workforce.
Feb 17, 2022
![Alyson Hanish, PhD, assistant professor in the UNMC College of Nursing](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/AlysonHanish021722.jpg)
CTR-MSP accepting applications for scholars
The program aims to develop early-career faculty into full clinical and translational researchers. Application deadline is April 29.
Feb 17, 2022
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From social media: Isha Snehal, human of UNMC
UNMC’s Instagram account profiles the people you meet each day around campus.
Feb 16, 2022
![Isha Snehal, MBBS, resident physician in the Department of Neurological Sciences and human of UNMC](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/IshaSnehal0216221.jpg)
UNeMed holds Research Innovation Awards Ceremony
The virtual event featured awards for Innovator of the Year, Most Promising New Invention and Startup of the Year.
Feb 16, 2022
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Guiding principles for legislative session
University employees can engage with elected officials as private individuals but must take care in how they represent their engagement.
Feb 16, 2022
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Dr. Gold is chamber’s Volunteer of the Year
Chancellor is recognized for his leadership and commitment to public safety in helping the business community throughout the pandemic.
Feb 16, 2022
![UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Gold021622.jpg)
Westengaard is new MMI occupational therapy director
Michelle ‘Chelli’ Westengaard brings experience at Children’s Hospital & Medical Center and in pediatric therapy clinics in both Hastings and Gretna.
Feb 16, 2022
![Michelle 'Chelli' Westengaard, director of occupational therapy](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Cheli020322.jpg)
UNMC team ties microRNA to meth use relapse
Anti-inflammatories show promise to repair damage and “rescue” relapse.
Feb 15, 2022
![Sowmya Yelamanchili, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/SowmyaYelamanchili021522.jpg)