Jeffrey Robb
Council President Festersen tours UNMC
Councilman commends the university for its state-of-the-art training and engagement of students.
Nov 29, 2021
![From left, iEXCEL's Michael Hollins and Omaha City Council President Pete Festersen.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Festersen112921.jpg)
Epidemiology chair has questions, skills to find answers
Edward Peters, DMD, looks forward to new collaborations at UNMC and opportunities to grow the department.
Nov 29, 2021
![Edward Peters, DMD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/EdPeters112921.jpg)
Omaha City Council approves support for campus expansion
Agreement will provide $93 million in infrastructure funding for Project NExT and UNMC projects west of Saddle Creek.
Nov 24, 2021
![Shelly Schwedhelm, executive director of emergency management and biopreparedness at Nebraska Medicine, assists with National Disaster Medical System training.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/NExT050621.jpg)
Employee giving campaign closing out third week
The NU Foundation is an option for UNMC community donations.
Nov 24, 2021
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Frozen returns: UNMC ice rink opens Saturday
The outdoor rink will remain open through Jan. 30.
Nov 24, 2021
![Mick Ridgway, the ice rink manager, preps the rink.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/IceRinkPrep1115211.jpg)
Early Thanksgiving for expectant couple stuck roadside
Hildreth rescue crew did emergency obstetrics training through UNMC simulator, then delivered baby less than 48 hours later.
Nov 24, 2021
![Baby boy Raiden with parents Kevin Gregory and Jasmine Gutschow of Franklin, Nebraska.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Hildreth112421_1.jpg)
Kearney cancer clinic to join Nebraska Medicine next month
Heartland Hematology and Oncology will become part of the health network on Dec. 16.
Nov 23, 2021
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LiveGreen: Instead of Black Friday, try Buy Nothing Day
Take time to think about the impact of jumping into the holiday shopping rush.
Nov 23, 2021
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UNMC partners offer all kinds of holiday events
Free or discounted tickets available at the Durham Museum, Omaha Symphony and elsewhere.
Nov 23, 2021
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Dr. Gold praises UNMC’s adoption of COVID-19 vaccines
Chancellor again held his campus forum virtually and addressed a variety of pandemic issues.
Nov 23, 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)