Chuck Brown

University of Southern California selected as Homeland Security center

The University of Southern California was selected Tuesday as the Department of Homeland Security’s first university-based center for research. The University of Nebraska was one of the four finalists for the center, officially called the DHS Center of Excellence for Risk Analysis and Modeling Related to the Economic Consequences of Terrorism.

Nov 26, 2003

Dr. Gollan selected as new dean of UNMC College of Medicine

John Gollan, M.D., Ph.D., the individual who has led the department of internal medicine the past two years, has been named dean of the UNMC College of Medicine. The appointment, which is subject to approval of the University of Nebraska Board of Regents, would be effective Dec. 15.

Nov 18, 2003

Investing in research pays big dividends

Research money goes a long way. By attracting additional research dollars to campus and securing private funds to build a new research center, UNMC has added nearly $100 million in new monies to the Nebraska economy in the past five years. Learn more about the economic impact of UNMC’s research enterprise.

AFLAC gift brightens experience for pediatric cancer patients

Amid the tricks of Halloween came a big treat for pediatric cancer patients and families at The Nebraska Medical Center. AFLAC presented the hospital with a $45,000 gift to help kids and their families get through a truly scary time in their lives.

Oct 31, 2003

What’s behind the mask? Halloween from a different perspective

For weeks now, storefronts have been decorated with jack o’lanterns, skeletons, witches and goblins. Ripe pumpkins and gourds are seen everywhere at the market. Summer is over and winter is just around the corner. Halloween is here. For others, Samhain (pronounced “SOW-in”) is the celebration of summer’s end. For those who practice the ancient traditions of Wicca (Witchcraft), this Celtic-based holiday is one of solemn beauty.

Oct 29, 2003

Memorial gift focuses on diabetes research

The Roberta J. Newsham Memorial Diabetes Research Fund has been established to support diabetes research at UNMC’s College of Medicine. The Newsham family created the fund through a family gift and memorial donations creating a $10,000 endowment at the University of Nebraska Foundation.

Oct 21, 2003

Expansion supports research in tissue engineering

During the past five years, biomaterials research at the UNMC College of Dentistry has moved from a cubbyhole to three rooms equipped with sophisticated testing equipment.

Oct 14, 2003

UNMC College of Nursing installs wireless classroom

To facilitate the College of Nursing’s online testing needs, ITS helped develop a wireless classroom.

Sep 25, 2003

Sgt. Pratt’s death strikes home for emergency staff

The Omaha community mourns the loss of Omaha Police Sgt. Jason Pratt, but the death is especially difficult for the emergency room staff at UNMC and its hospital partner, The Nebraska Medical Center.

Sep 24, 2003

Epilepsy program brings new level of expertise to Nebraska

After its first year of operation, the Nebraska Epilepsy Program at UNMC and its hospital partner, The Nebraska Medical Center, has been a huge success with more than 300 epilepsy patients presently being treated.

Sep 18, 2003