Chuck Brown
Former NU president to teach class, consult with researchers
University of Nebraska President Emeritus L. Dennis Smith, Ph.D., known for his staunch support of stem cell research, will be on the UNMC campus for the next month to teach a graduate course.
Sep 10, 2008
Alums can still sign up for reunion
It’s not too late to make a reservation for the UNMC Alumni Reunion on Sept. 19-20. Like last year, the reunion will bring together alums from four different UNMC academic units — the colleges of medicine, nursing and pharmacy and the School of Allied Health Professions.
Sep 8, 2008
UNMC student enrollment sets record high
For the fourth straight year, student enrollment at UNMC reached an all-time high with 3,189 students enrolled for the 2008-09 school year — an increase of 2 percent over last year’s previous record total of 3,128.
Sep 8, 2008
Friday Husker pick ’em – San Jose State
Well, each panel member correctly picked last week’s winner between Nebraska and Western Michigan so they, like the Cornhuskers, are 1-0.
Sep 5, 2008
Transplant medicine center, dentistry renovations on regents agenda
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents will be asked on Friday to approve the creation of the UNMC Center for Transplantation Medicine. They also will get an update on renovation plans for the College of Dentistry.
Sep 5, 2008
White coats by the numbers
Hundreds of new UNMC students from several colleges recently donned white coats during ceremonies held across the state.
Sep 4, 2008
UNMC in 3 – College of Medicine White Coat Ceremony
Welcome to our new series, “UNMC in 3.” The series will feature video pieces roughly three minutes in length that will provide succinct, informative and interesting perspectives on life at UNMC.
Sep 4, 2008
An above average frat party
The start of the school year can provide some anxious moments for just about any student. That’s especially true for medical students. Recently, I received an inside look at one of the cool things that is done to help new medical students make the transition.
Sep 4, 2008
Dr. Mercer takes reins of intestinal rehab program
Take something great and make it better. That’s the goal of UNMC transplant surgeon David Mercer, M.D., Ph.D., as he takes over as director of the medical center’s intestinal rehabilitation program for Deb Sudan, M.D., who has moved onto Duke University.
Sep 3, 2008
Wellness Wednesday — big benching with Dr. Sorrell
As was promised, we’re going “strong” into fitness talk this week. World-record strong.
Sep 3, 2008