College of Public Health
Student senate provides free menstrual products for UNMC students
Effort to address ‘period poverty’ brings UNMC in line with similar programs at institutions such as Harvard and Yale.
Jun 9, 2022
![From left, Benjamin McIntire, Hannah Nelson, Susan Greni and Aubree Ford were among the students who advocated for providing free menstrual products.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Menstrual060622.jpg)
A statement on recent gun violence
Wellness resources are available to the UNMC community as the country grapples with latest shooting tragedies.
Jun 2, 2022
![UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/GoldAOneicon.jpg)
Mask policy tightens as COVID-19 cases rise
Effective Monday, May 23, procedural masks must be worn in all areas on the UNMC campus.
May 20, 2022
![UNMC is updating its masking guidance due to a rise in COVID-19 transmission across the state and a sharp increase in the positivity rate for UNMC asymptomatic saliva PCR tests done on the med center campus.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Mask040620.jpg)
COVID-19 precautions still needed
On-campus positivity rates up sharply since earlier this year.
May 17, 2022
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UNMC for the record, May 13, 2022
Mini-science fair held this evening, retirements announced, CT contrast media supply is stable and this week’s food truck schedule.
May 13, 2022
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Public health scholars receive national fellowships
Dean Khan: Fellowships will help showcase LaKaija Johnson, Kylie Johnson and Christian Minter as “emerging national health leaders.”
May 11, 2022
![From left, LaKaija Johnson, Christian Minter and Kylie Johnson](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Fellows051022.jpg)
UNMC faculty among new NSRI fellows
Eight UNMC names among 49 new fellows announced Wednesday by the National Strategic Research Institute.
May 5, 2022
![Maj. Gen., USAF (Ret.) Rick Evans, NSRI director](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Evans010521.jpg)
1,062 UNMC students to receive diplomas during commencement ceremonies
Ceremonies, which will take place May 5 in Norfolk, Kearney and Lincoln and on May 7 in Omaha and Scottsbluff, also will be livestreamed for those who prefer or are unable to attend in person.
May 4, 2022
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UNMC, community volunteers to map heat inequities in Omaha this summer
Effort is part of 2022 Omaha summer campaign to prevent heat-related illnesses launched by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Apr 26, 2022
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Med student honored for public health efforts
Frantzlee LaCrete is a recipient of the United States Public Health Service Excellence in Public Health Award.
Apr 18, 2022
![Frantzlee LaCrete and family on Match Day.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/LaCrete1.jpg)