College of Nursing
Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center gains international partner
Sister institution agreement with Hubei Cancer Hospital is 2nd one with Chinese hospital
Dec 1, 2016
![Attendees at the Nov. 14 signing ceremony included: Front row (left-right) - UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D. and Shaozhong Wei, M.D., Ph.D., president of Hubei Cancer Hospital; Back row - Ken Cowan, M.D., Ph.D., director of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center; Deb Thomas, vice chancellor for business and finance; Huiting Xu, M.D., Ph.D., Hubei Cancer Hospital; Jun-qui Yue, M.D., Ph.D., Hubei Cancer Hospital; Lynnette Leeseberg Stamler, Ph.D., associate dean for academic programs, UNMC College of Nursing; Li-Wu Chen, Ph.D., professor and chair, UNMC College of Public Health Department of Health Services Research and Administration; Steven Hinrichs, M.D., professor and chair, UNMC Department of Pathology and Microbiology; and Kai Fu, M.D., Ph.D., director of UNMC Office of International Relations.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/ChinasigningE.jpg)
UNMC study uses technology to improve fitness in rural men
Activity trackers, text messaging, self-monitoring app provide help to 12 study participants
Nov 23, 2016
![Chris Johnson, of Bloomfield, Neb., was one of 12 rural northeast Nebraska men who took part in a recent UNMC pilot study to test the feasibility and acceptability of the use of health-related text messages and an activity monitor with its companion app to self-monitor eating and activity.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/RuralFitnessStudy.jpg)
Dr. Jane Meza to assume interim leadership role for global engagement
Will lead international efforts for UNMC, UNO, Nebraska Medicine
Nov 22, 2016
![Jane Meza, Ph.D.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Meza2016horizontal.jpg)
Student spotlight – Jessica Semin
College of Public Health student also has a UNMC bachelor’s of nursing degree.
Nov 18, 2016
![Jessica Semin has a bachelor of science in nursing degree and is pursuing a master of public health degree.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Semin1118.jpg)
Volunteers needed for Blanket Project
UNMC teams with community partners to create blankets for children and families in crisis in Omaha area.
Nov 18, 2016
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Rural men use technology to improve fitness
Pilot study provided Fitbits for 12 men in rural northeast Nebraska.
Nov 15, 2016
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College of Nursing designated U.S. Army ROTC Nursing Center of Excellence
One of only 47 designated programs in the country
Nov 14, 2016
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Nursing, dentistry provide care for Lincoln homeless
Lincoln-based colleges recently participated in the annual Homeless Connect Project.
Nov 9, 2016
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Summer program expands to cover more professions
UNMC one of only 13 schools to host expanded Summer Health Professions Education Program.
Nov 9, 2016
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