College of Medicine
Three new faculty members have joined the UNMC College of Medicine this month.
May 2, 2022
![Alan Williamson, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Williamson050222.jpg)
Culture conversation: Courage Part II
The College of Medicine’s Culture Conversations allow COM faculty, staff and students to build their professional toolbox and strengthen the college’s workplace and educational culture.
May 2, 2022
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Legislative initiatives will impact the college
Approval of a joint health facility and program funding at UNK, pancreatic cancer center funding and a boost to the behavioral health workforce were among the session highlights.
May 2, 2022
![A rendering of the future UNMC-UNK rural health facility at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/RuralHealth1021822.jpg)
Dr. Lisco appointed to leadership roles beginning July 1
Steven Lisco, MD, will succeed Carl Smith, MD, as Nebraska Medicine chief academic officer and UNMC College of Medicine senior associate dean for clinical affairs.
May 2, 2022
![Steven Lisco, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Lisco050222.jpg)
Dr. McCulloh named assistant dean for clinical research
Russell McCulloh, MD, will serve as an advocate to help COM investigators identify and tackle barriers to facilitate local, regional and national research.
May 2, 2022
![Russell McCulloh, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/McCulloh050222.jpg)
Dean’s message: Graduation congratulations
Two different graduation ceremonies mark many challenges overcomes.
May 2, 2022
![Bradley Britigan, MD, dean of the UNMC College of Medicine](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/BritiganBradley1.jpg)
Commencement ceremony information
Medical students attending the Omaha commencement ceremony can pick up their academic attire this Wednesday or Thursday.
May 2, 2022
![This week's commencement ceremony will be at the Baxter Arena.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/BaxterArena030222.jpg)
Campus tour explores combating racism in medicine
Virtual QR code campus tour is the work of two medical students in the enhanced medical education track for underserved and vulnerable populations.
May 2, 2022
![From left, UNMC College of Medicine students Donovon Allen and Mark Carter](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/AllenCarter050222.jpg)
Drs. Gendelman, Bloch honored with Lifesaver Award
Couple’s work recognized by by Nebraska Coalition for Lifesaving Cures.
May 2, 2022
![From left, Bonnie Bloch, MD, Howard Gendelman, MD, and David Crouse, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Gendelman050222.jpg)
The UNMC College of Medicine received grantand funding awards representing more than $8 million in new funding in March.
May 2, 2022
![Xinglong Wang, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Wang082521.jpg)