COVID-19
Next application cycle for ARPA funds opens Feb. 27
The Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska will accept funding proposals through April 10.
Feb 20, 2023
![Marley Doyle, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/MarleyDoyle021723-900x600.jpg)
Worksite flexibility addressed at campus forum
The goal is that more staff work in-person on campus, but remote work will remain in some form or fashion.
Feb 7, 2023
![Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, Anne Barnes, vice chancellor of business, finance and business development, and Jane Meza, PhD, interim executive director for the Office of Health Security](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/GoldBarnesMeza020123.jpg)
UNMC student presents public health ideas to Lesotho prime minister
College of Public Health student Mamello Makhele brings professional experience from her native country.
Feb 7, 2023
![Mamello Makhele](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/MamelloMakhele1020823-900x600.png)
Reminder: Chancellor’s all-campus forum is today
UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, will be joined online by UNMC’s Anne Barnes and Jane Meza, PhD.
Feb 6, 2023
![UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, Anne Barnes, vice chancellor for business, finance and business development, and Jane Meza, PhD, interim executive director for the Office of Health Security](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/GoldBarnesMeza020123.jpg)
Schwedhelm to join Rep. Bacon at State of the Union
The congressman praises Shelly Schwedhelm for serving on the front lines for the nation’s health safety.
Feb 3, 2023
![Shelly Schwedhelm](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/ShellySchwedhelm020223-900x600.jpg)
Integrated planning is key to addressing future pandemics
Jeremy Farrar, DPhil, urges global health leaders to move beyond the mindset of addressing a single health emergency.
Feb 1, 2023
![Jeremy Farrar, DPhil](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/JeremyFarrar2011923.jpg)
Chancellor’s all-campus forum is Feb. 6
UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, will be joined online by UNMC’s Anne Barnes and Jane Meza, PhD.
Feb 1, 2023
![UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, Anne Barnes, vice chancellor for business, finance and business development, and Jane Meza, PhD, interim executive director for the Office of Health Security](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/GoldBarnesMeza020123.jpg)
BHECN to award nearly $20 million in ARPA funds
The funds will boost Nebraska’s behavioral health workforce through 83 different projects.
Jan 26, 2023
![Marley Doyle, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/MarleyDoyle012623-900x600.jpg)
Never Again Summit discussion scheduled for Jan. 30
The guest speaker for the virtual discussion is Jeremy Farrar, MBBS, of the charitable foundation Wellcome.
Jan 18, 2023
![Jeremy Farrar, MBBS](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/JeremyFarrar2011923.jpg)
UNMC teams exploring extended-release COVID vaccine
Studies show proof-of-concept for new viral antigen delivery system.
Jan 17, 2023
![From left, UNMC researchers Bhavesh Kevadiya, PhD, Farah Shahjin, PhD, and Howard Gendelman, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/KevFarGend.jpg)